FATIH NIYAZI CAPALI
ISTANBUL
Summary
Adept Senior Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with a proven track record at TURKISH TECHNIC, specializing in aerospace engineering and structural repair techniques. Leveraged organizational skills and a continuous improvement mindset to enhance team productivity and reduce aircraft downtime significantly. Excelled in quality assurance management, ensuring meticulous attention to detail in all projects.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
TURKISH TECHNIC
12.2009 - Current
- Enhanced team productivity with consistent communication, collaboration, and effective delegation of tasks.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by optimizing resource utilization during scheduled aircraft maintenance checks.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop comprehensive strategies for fleet-wide preventative maintenance programs.
- Acted as a liaison between maintenance team and upper management to effectively communicate progress, challenges, and achievements.
- Reduced aircraft downtime by conducting thorough inspections and promptly addressing any issues found.
- Developed expertise in specialized areas such as avionics systems or composite materials repairs, becoming a valuable resource for colleagues seeking advice on these topics.
- Managed complex repair projects, coordinating resources and personnel to ensure timely completion within budget constraints.
- Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
Airbus FAL Representative
Airbus
11.2014 - 05.2015
- Managed and observed FAL process of A330 MSN 1550, 1616,1620,1622,1624
- Exceeded performance targets through diligent work ethic and focus on results-driven tasks.
- Responded to customer questions via telephone and written correspondence regarding insurance benefits, provider contracts, eligibility, and claims.
Backoffice Engineer
BELBIM A.S.
12.2006 - 10.2009
- Provided timely resolution of system issues and concerns, maintaining a consistently high level of customer satisfaction.
- Led the migration from legacy systems to modern platforms, minimizing disruption to daily operations while achieving significant time savings in routine tasks.
- Generated backoffice reporting systems for smart card usage
Ground Operations Officer
Celebi Ground Handling
01.2005 - 10.2006
- Expedited passenger boarding process by accurately validating travel documents and efficiently managing gate queues.
- Reduced turnaround times for aircraft handling procedures by implementing time-saving strategies in collaboration with team members.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and orderly ramp area by conducting timely inspections and addressing potential hazards.
- Ensured accurate flight documentation through meticulous verification of load sheets, passenger manifests, and cargo documents.
- Minimized delays related to aircraft servicing with proactive coordination among catering, fueling, cleaning teams, and crew members.
- Coordinated with other agencies to maintain safe and secure airfield environment.
- Investigated and reported accidents, incidents, or safety concerns to appropriate personnel and authorities.
Sales Engineer
Fırat Plastik Kauçuk San. Ve Tic. A.Ş.
05.2004 - 12.2004
- Captured opportunities for additional sales during project implementation and rollout with existing accounts.
- Recommended changes, improvements, or enhancements in products to product development team based on customer feedback.
- Suggested ideas for product evolution and new product variants.
- Provided technical troubleshooting and problem solving for clients with installed equipment or system issues.
- Delivered technical sales presentations to prospects and presented benefits and value of products.
- Optimized sales pipeline management by regularly reviewing progress against goals and adjusting strategies as needed to stay on track towards annual objectives.
Education
Master of Science - Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering
Istanbul Technical University
Maslak, Turkey06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
Istanbul University
Avcılar06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Faculty of Business Administration
Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Eskişehir, Turkey05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Faculty of Engineering/Mechanical Engineering
Istanbul University
Avcilar, Turkey05.2008
Skills
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Environmental Control Systems
- Structural Repair Techniques
- Quality Assurance Management
- Aerospace Engineering Knowledge
- Technical Documentation Mastery
- Ground Support Equipment Handling
- Reading technical manuals
- Quality Control
- Troubleshooting issues
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
Languages
Turkish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
German
Intermediate
B1
French
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Airbus FAL Representative
Airbus
11.2014 - 05.2015
Senior Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
TURKISH TECHNIC
12.2009 - Current
Backoffice Engineer
BELBIM A.S.
12.2006 - 10.2009
Ground Operations Officer
Celebi Ground Handling
01.2005 - 10.2006
Sales Engineer
Fırat Plastik Kauçuk San. Ve Tic. A.Ş.
05.2004 - 12.2004
Master of Science - Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering
Istanbul Technical University
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
Istanbul University
Bachelor of Science - Faculty of Business Administration
Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Bachelor of Science - Faculty of Engineering/Mechanical Engineering
Istanbul University
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