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Benjamin RUTAREKA

@benjaminrutareka

Internationally licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer specializing in rotary- and fixed-wing maintenance, compliance, and reliability.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I want to leverage my internationally licensed rotary- and fixed-wing maintenance expertise to support safe, reliable Canadian operations, while applying strong documentation, auditing, and continuous-improvement habits in a collaborative team.

I’m an experienced, internationally licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with over four years of hands-on experience in rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft maintenance. I focus on inspections, troubleshooting, defect rectification, and regulatory compliance—always with safety, airworthiness, and operational reliability as the priority.

I hold aircraft maintenance licenses issued by the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority and the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority. I’ve also completed manufacturer-approved Leonardo Agusta A119/AW119 MkII airframe maintenance type training (theoretical and practical) and Boeing 737 NG systems training, supported by an IATA Aviation Internal Auditor certification.

In my recent professional role, I interpreted aircraft technical manuals and engineering drawings to ensure compliance with manufacturer and regulatory requirements. I supported troubleshooting and root cause analysis, collaborated with engineering and maintenance teams on corrective actions, and conducted inspections and audits to verify conformity and drive continuous improvement.

Earlier, I built a strong technical foundation through IT support & systems administration and application security work, including IBM Security AppScan V8.7 and CCNA routing and switching. Now, I’m eager to bring that structured, quality-first approach—paired with aviation-focused diligence—to support Canadian helicopter operations with dependable, well-documented maintenance outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Aircraft Engineer & Internal Auditor

Akagera Aviation

Oct 2023 - May 2026 (2 years 7 months)

Worked as an aircraft engineer and IATA-certified aviation internal auditor, performing troubleshooting and inspections to support aircraft serviceability and continuous improvement. Interpreted maintenance documentation and coordinated corrective actions to meet manufacturer and regulatory requirements.

Engineering Drawings Troubleshooting Root Cause Analysis Technical Documentation Inspections Quality Improvement Regulatory Compliance

Agusta A119/AW119MKII Type Rating

Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters

Nov 2025 - Dec 2025 (1 month)

Completed Agusta A119/AW119 MkII (CAT B1.3, PT6 engine included) airframe maintenance type training, including scheduled inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and aircraft system testing. Maintained maintenance records and completed pre-flight and post-maintenance airworthiness inspections to manufacturer standards.

AW119 B1.3 PT6 Record Maintenance

Aviation Internal Audit (IATA)

IATA

Oct 2023 - Dec 2023 (2 months)

Completed IATA aviation internal audit training covering scheduled and unscheduled audits of maintenance operations and safety management systems. Produced audit reports evaluating compliance with ICAO, EASA, FAA, and local authority requirements.

Internal Audit Audit Scheduling EASA Compliance Audit Reporting

Boeing 737-NG System Training

Ethiopian Aviation University

May 2023 - Jul 2023 (2 months)

Completed Boeing 737-NG systems class training focused on aircraft systems integration, maintenance procedures, troubleshooting, and technical documentation. Conducted system evaluations and troubleshooting exercises to identify errors and improve operational reliability.

Boeing 737 NG Systems System Integration Maintenance Troubleshooting Technical Documentation Aircraft System Performance Assessment

Application Security Specialist

University of Rwanda

May 2016 - Jul 2018 (2 years 2 months)

Served as an application security specialist, building foundational knowledge in application security analysis and system integrity. Also gained networking concepts and Cisco routing knowledge using IBM Security AppScan and CCNA-focused materials.

IBM AppScan Application Security CCNA Networking Concepts

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Rwanda

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Hons), Computer Science (Information Security)

2019 - 2023

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Hons), with coursework in software engineering, database systems, information security, computer networks, and systems analysis/design.

Ethiopia Aviation University

Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance, Aircraft Maintenance (Aircraft Engineering)

2014 - 2018

Completed a Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance (Aircraft Engineering), with coursework covering aviation regulation, power plant, avionics, airframe, and systems engineering.