Alireza Rajabi
Leipzig
Summary
Highly experienced and results-oriented Licensed Aircraft Engineer (EASA Part-66 AML B1 certified) with over two decades of comprehensive expertise in line and light maintenance, troubleshooting, and defect rectification for diverse aircraft fleets including Airbus (A320, A330, A340, A350) and Boeing (B787, B747-400). Proven leader and manager with extensive experience overseeing technical operations, leading high-performing teams, managing budgets, and ensuring stringent regulatory compliance at multiple international stations. Adept at critical AOG recovery, strategic resource management, and delivering high-quality, time-sensitive maintenance services in dynamic airport environments. Fluent in English and Persian, with a strong command of aviation-specific software.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LICENSED AIRCRAFT ENGINEER - CAT B1
EUROPEAN AIR TRANSPORT
09.2024 - Current
- Expertly executes all facets of line and light maintenance, including precise troubleshooting and effective defect rectification on the EAT-LEJ fleet and partner airlines, ensuring strict adherence to OEM approved maintenance data.
- Proactively conducts scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks, encompassing Line checks, planned troubleshooting, and critical AOG recovery, within the Leipzig/Halle airport hangar space.
STATION MAINTENANCE MANAGER
IRAN QATAR AIRWAYS
07.2020 - 07.2024
- Successfully managed and optimized technical operations across numerous Iranian stations, consistently ensuring aircraft compliance with stringent airworthiness requirements.
- Demonstrated strong leadership by overseeing technical teams, strategically planning man-hours, and effectively managing budgets to enhance operational efficiency.
- Performed as a certifying engineer, conducting comprehensive line maintenance, troubleshooting, and defect rectification, which significantly contributed to the airworthiness of QTR and customer aircraft.
- Orchestrated critical AOG recovery missions for QTR and customer aircraft at various Iranian airports, successfully reducing recovery time by 20% through the strategic assignment of a dedicated team of certified engineers and round-the-clock operations.
- Effectively leveraged resource management and seamless coordination with MOCC to minimize downtime during critical events.
STATION ENGINEER
LUFTHANSA GERMAN AIRLINES
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Executed all line maintenance activities, including complex troubleshooting and efficient defect rectification on LH and OS aircraft, consistently ensuring full compliance with company and regulatory airworthiness requirements.
- Contributed directly to maintaining the operational readiness and safety of aircraft through meticulous maintenance practices.
TECHNICAL STATION MANAGER - THR
AUSTRIAN AIRLINES
11.2015 - 12.2018
- Successfully managed all technical operations for Austrian Airlines in Tehran, leading and directing a team of certifying engineers and aircraft mechanics to achieve maintenance objectives.
- Oversaw and completed all line maintenance activities, from initial troubleshooting to final defect rectification, ensuring high standards of aircraft readiness and safety.
- Strategically managed station operations, including comprehensive budget oversight, effective training planning, and successful accommodation of regulatory station audits.
- Acted as a hands-on certifying engineer, directly contributing to maintenance tasks and providing expert technical guidance.
DUTY ENGINEER
QATAR AIRWAYS
09.2013 - 11.2015
- Independently performed comprehensive line maintenance activities on Qatar Airways aircraft and their customer airlines, ensuring rapid turnaround and operational readiness.
- Applied expert troubleshooting skills to diagnose and rectify a wide range of aircraft defects, minimizing ground time and supporting on-time departures.
- Maintained strict adherence to all regulatory and company airworthiness standards, consistently ensuring the safety and compliance of serviced aircraft.
LINE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR & CERTIFYING ENGINEER
MAHAN AIR
02.2005 - 09.2013
- Supervised and supported all line maintenance operations for the airline, ensuring efficient and compliant aircraft readiness.
- Conducted in-depth troubleshooting of recurrent failures, implementing effective solutions to enhance fleet reliability and reduce repeat incidents.
- Performed duties as a certifying engineer, contributing directly to the airworthiness and operational safety of the fleet.
- Served as an Aircraft Type Training Instructor for approximately 5 years, providing essential training on Airbus family aircraft to new and developing engineers, enhancing team capabilities and operational standards.
Education
Aircraft Type Ratings / Specialized Training - B787-8/9/10 - GEnX
Turkish Technik Training Center
05.2022
Aircraft Type Ratings / Specialized Training - A350 - Trent XWB
Qatar Airways Technical Training Center
01.2022
Aircraft Type Ratings / Specialized Training - A320 / CFM LEAP1-A
Lufthansa Technical Training
02.2019
Aircraft Type Ratings / Specialized Training - A330 PW4000/CF6/Trent 700
Turkish Technik Training Center
12.2018
Aircraft Type Ratings / Specialized Training - A340/CFM56
Turkish Technik Training Center
12.2018
Aircraft Type Ratings / Specialized Training - A320/V2500/CFM56
Lufthansa Technical Training
02.2018
Bachelor of Science - AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING
Civil Aviation Technology College
Tehran04.2003
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint)
- Oracle User
- Trax MRO Airline Fleet Management Software
- AMOS - Swiss Aviation Software
- Social Media (Proficient with professional networking platforms)
- Aircraft maintenance expertise
- Decision-making
- Continuous learning attitude
- Advanced diagnostics
Certification
- EASA PART-66 AML, Austro Control, A320-CFM56/V2500/LEAP1-A, A330-PW4000/CF6/Trent 700, A340-CFM56, A350-Trent XWB, B787-GEnX
- Qatar QCAA Part-66 AML, A320-CFM56/V2500/LEAP1-A, A330-CF6/Trent 700, A350-Trent XWB, B787-GEnX
- Iran CAA Part-66 AML, A310/A300-600 CF6-80, A320/V2500, A300B2/B4 CF6-50, B747-400/PW4000
- English Proficiency Certificate, IELTS C1, Total 7.5
Timeline
LICENSED AIRCRAFT ENGINEER - CAT B1
EUROPEAN AIR TRANSPORT
09.2024 - Current
STATION MAINTENANCE MANAGER
IRAN QATAR AIRWAYS
07.2020 - 07.2024
STATION ENGINEER
LUFTHANSA GERMAN AIRLINES
01.2019 - 12.2019
TECHNICAL STATION MANAGER - THR
AUSTRIAN AIRLINES
11.2015 - 12.2018
DUTY ENGINEER
QATAR AIRWAYS
09.2013 - 11.2015
LINE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR & CERTIFYING ENGINEER
MAHAN AIR
02.2005 - 09.2013
Aircraft Type Ratings / Specialized Training - A350 - Trent XWB
Qatar Airways Technical Training Center
Aircraft Type Ratings / Specialized Training - A320 / CFM LEAP1-A
Lufthansa Technical Training
Aircraft Type Ratings / Specialized Training - A330 PW4000/CF6/Trent 700
Turkish Technik Training Center
Aircraft Type Ratings / Specialized Training - A340/CFM56
Turkish Technik Training Center
Aircraft Type Ratings / Specialized Training - A320/V2500/CFM56
Lufthansa Technical Training
Aircraft Type Ratings / Specialized Training - B787-8/9/10 - GEnX
Turkish Technik Training Center
Bachelor of Science - AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING
Civil Aviation Technology College
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