IŞIL VATANSEVER
Aerospace Engineer
Kurtkoy,Istanbul
Summary
Aviation professional with over 10 years of combined MRO and airline experience, specializing in aircraft transition projects (delivery and re-delivery), records management, and aircraft maintenance programmes. Experienced in managing complex projects through closure as a project coordinator, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and on-time delivery.
Proven expertise in people management, team leadership, and training, with the ability to act as a key point of contact across all levels—customers, technicians, engineering, and senior management. Adept at solving complex technical challenges and addressing AOG issues under pressure, while maintaining safety and operational standards.
Skilled in business development support, including preparing and delivering technical presentations, collaborating closely with sales teams, and interpreting contractual terms. Strong commercial acumen with solid negotiation experience, complemented by excellent communication skills and a detail-oriented approach to balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Innovative and adaptable professional, quick to learn, resilient under pressure, and highly effective as a collaborative team player.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Deputy Manager- A/C Maintenance
THY Technic
10.2019 - Current
- Manage and coordinate maintenance team with project coordinators to ensure compliance with company quality standards and on-time delivery of maintenance projects.
- Setting production standards to enhance efficiency, minimize waste, and maximize manpower utilization during maintenance checks.
- Guiding and overseeing project coordinators to ensure timely correction of all physical and documentation findings of customers
- Deliver technical insights for GTAs (General Terms Agreement) regarding lease return checks or base maintenance services.
- Collaborating with senior management team to enhance business offering
- Facilitating global company activities to provide expertise on all technical and asset management issues.
- Delivering technical support to internal departments, including Finance and Marketing.
- Collaborated with auditors internally and externally to address inquiries, participating in opening and closing meetings, and analyzing audit findings.
Project Coordinator- A/C Maintenance
THY Technic
09.2014 - 10.2019
- Identifying key areas of agreements for maintenance services and informing related departments including maintenance team.
- Coordinating pre-input meetings and notifying departments about milestones, major tasks, zonal maintenance specifics, and removals.
- Facilitating interdepartmental coordination and delivering technical support to maintenance team throughout project, ensuring on-time completion according to Gantt Chart
- Being responsible for all technical aspects of A/C maintenance.(C Check, Delivery, Re-Delivery)
- Compiling daily project report encompassing all technical details of maintenance process including routine work flow and major findings.
- Convene periodically with aircraft operator representatives to ensure timely resolution of physical findings and documentation queries.
- Facilitating timely correction of all DFP findings
- Setting production standards for efficiency, minimizing waste, and maximizing manpower utilization during maintenance checks.
- Delivering technical assistance to internal departments on maintenance invoice matters, analyzing feedback following maintenance, and communicating updates to Finance Department accordingly.
A/C Systems Engineer
ONUR AIR
07.2013 - 09.2014
- Managing, controlling and executing all engineering services related to A/C systems within Chapters 05-10, 12-21, 26-30, 32, 35, 36, 38, 47 as per ATA 100 System and all components of these systems installed on ONUR AIR and in accordance with Turkish DGCA directives, national and international aviation legislation and manufacturer recommendations
- Reviewing compliance documentation for A/C technical records (ADs, SBs, STCs, LG LLPs).
- Preparing Maintenance Status of all A/Cs as per MPD.
- Assessing technical documentation relevant to systems, components, and equipment installed on ONUR AIR, executing essential engineering tasks and generating associated documentation.
- Delivered engineering support to resolve technical challenges during maintenance
- Delivering engineering support for requests from other departments.
- Facilitating implementation of essential corrective and preventive actions within Engineering department.
Production & Planning Engineer and Maintenance Coordinator
MNG TECHNIC
09.2010 - 06.2013
- Preparing proposals of newly coming A/Cs’ work packages.
- Submitting weekly and monthly man hour planning reports of company.
- Preparing work packages regarding maintenance programme and work index provided by operators by Wings Software.
- Planning of tools and parts that will be used during the maintenance.
- Developed workflow chart prior to maintenance, illustrating all major steps and process boundaries to inform maintenance team about project milestones and key tasks.
- Facilitated pre-input meetings and notified departments about milestones, major tasks, zonal maintenance updates, and removals.
- Coordinating departments and delivering technical assistance to maintenance team throughout project ensuring timely completion.
- Oversaw all technical aspects of A/C maintenance.
- Conducting regular meetings with customers to promptly resolve physical findings and documentation inquiries.
- Compiling daily project report detailing technical aspects of maintenance process, including routine workflow and significant findings.
- Supervising special mechanical modifications to be performed in hangar such as Cabin Configuration, Pylon Modifications (Strut Improvement Program), Winglet.
- Engaging with manufacturers (Airbus, Boeing, Honeywell, etc.) regarding challenges encountered during maintenance and material procurement coordination during maintenance.
- A/C Models worked on A300 & A300-600 & A320 & A330 & B727& B737 CL& B737NG B757&B767&DQC8 MD80
A/C Systems Engineer
ACT TECHNIC
11.2009 - 09.2010
- Ensuring continued airworthiness of the fleet.
- Planning, coordinating and monitoring periodic maintenance activities and line operations.
- Building customized maintenance programme and keeping it up-to-date.
- Following and implementing the regulations of aviation authorities (EASA, FAA, etc)
- Preparing status reports (AD/SB compliance, repair,mod, etc.) and reliability analysis.
- A/C models worked on Airbus A300 & A300-600 ( after passenger- to- freighter conversion)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Middle East Technical University (METU)
Ankara01.2009
High School Diploma -
Aydin Science High School
AydinSkills
- MRO Systems: Wings, Trax, AMOS
- Aviation Programs: MBF Portal, AIB Portal, Airman, AHM, Airnav, AirnavX
- Operating Systems: Windows Operating Systems
- Office Tools: Microsoft Office
Key Skills
- Aircraft Transition Management (Delivery & Re-Delivery)
- MRO & Airline Operations
- Aircraft Maintenance Programmes (AMP)
- Records Management & Compliance
- Project Coordination & Closure
- AOG Support & Technical Problem-Solving
- People Management & Team Leadership
- Business Development & Negotiation
- Contract Interpretation & Commercial Acumen
- Strong Communication & Presentation Skills
Certification
- Safety Management Systems (Initial)
References
References available upon request
Interests
Innovative, quick learner, ability to adapt quickly to a challenge, Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Timeline
Deputy Manager- A/C Maintenance
THY Technic
10.2019 - Current
Project Coordinator- A/C Maintenance
THY Technic
09.2014 - 10.2019
A/C Systems Engineer
ONUR AIR
07.2013 - 09.2014
Production & Planning Engineer and Maintenance Coordinator
MNG TECHNIC
09.2010 - 06.2013
A/C Systems Engineer
ACT TECHNIC
11.2009 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Middle East Technical University (METU)
High School Diploma -
Aydin Science High School