Samet Sonmez

• Evaluating technical documentation effective to the Structural and Aircraft systems, structural components installed on our fleet and contracted operatorsʼ aircraft, executing necessary engineering work, issuing related documentation, or checking issued documentation for that purpose
• Optimized resource allocation for maximum productivity, effectively managing engineering personnel and budgets.
• Liaising with aircraft and component manufacturers and other relevant external entities
• Providing engineering support for solving technical difficulties encountered during line and heavy maintenance
• Executing necessary engineering work required for enhancement of maintenance, repair, and overhaul methods for Structural systems in coordination with maintenance personal
• Evaluating reliability reports to execute engineering works for the enhancement of Structural Systems related subjects
• Providing engineering support for requests from other departments
• Participating in projects related to area of expertise and providing necessary engineering support
• In the scope of technological advances, participating in, coordinating, or being responsible for projects that will elevate flight safety and flight comfort and will lower the maintenance and operational costs.
• Reduced production costs through continuous process improvement initiatives and equipment upgrades.

Projects

• Leading Teardown project in Arizona, United States for 2.5 months
• Leading Re-Certifying Landing Gear Project in Florida, United States for 1 month
• Leading C-Check Maintenance
• Participating delivery Project A330 P2F Aircraft

• Assessing the current state of the aircraft to determine the technical requirements for converting it into a cargo aircraft this includes identifying structural modifications, increasing cargo capacity, and other technical details.
• Assessing the current state of the aircraft to determine the technical
  requirements for converting it into a cargo aircraft. This includes identifying structural modifications, increasing cargo capacity, and other technical details.
• Managing the certification process from aviation authorities required for the aircraft conversion. It involves verifying that the modifications comply with aviation safety and regulations.
• Overseeing the procurement and management of materials and equipment needed for the project.
• Ensuring communication and coordination between different stages of the project. This includes facilitating collaboration between different teams, managing timelines, and budget control.
• Testing of the aircraft for cargo operations and conduct trial flights.
• Maintaining communication with the customer throughout the project and provide technical consultation and understanding the customer's needs and offer solutions that meet the project requirements.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Create Engineering Orders with instructions to ensure compliance with airworthiness directives and Service Bulletins
• Perform analysis of service bulletins and service letters in accordance with non-mandatory modification embodiment policy
• Control and update of Service Bulletins status
• Assist with repetitive/chronic defects analysis
• Maintain and update part numbers and part interchangeability information
• Coordinate, manage and communicate activities related to AD or SB
• Participate in A/C acceptance and re-delivery process
• Support logistics with required parts for SB accomplishment
• Liaise with aircraft, and component manufacturers when required.

• Supervising C-check maintenance tasks,
• Interpreting documents such as ADs (Airworthiness Directives) and SBs (Service Bulletins),
• Conducting inspections of aircraft modifications,
• Being present in the field with MRO during the cargo conversion project,
• Acting as a liaison between the aircraft owner and MRO, and overseeing the physical and documentation control of the aircraft, among other responsibilities.

Projects

• Leading C-Check Maintenances

• Compulsory military service has been completed.
• I authored a book focusing on F‑16 mechanical systems