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Habib Sater

@habibsater

Senior avionics engineer and leader delivering avionics, IFE, and retrofit solutions for airlines.

Italy
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What I'm looking for

I am seeking senior engineering or technical services roles where I can lead avionics/IFE retrofit and reliability projects, mentor teams, and improve operational dispatch and passenger experience.

I am a senior avionics engineer with decades of hands-on and managerial experience in airline engineering and technical services. I have led avionics teams, driven retrofit and evaluation projects, and supported line maintenance to maintain high dispatch reliability.

My career spans major carriers where I managed avionics programs, evaluated BFE and IFE systems, and delivered retrofit installations including live TV, full-browsing internet, and EFB implementations. I combine deep technical training from Airbus, Boeing, Panasonic and others with practical workshop and test-bench development experience.

I have led cross-functional projects for cabin reconfiguration, ATSU/FANS upgrades, and networked IFE/communications systems, and participated in aircraft type evaluations such as B787 and A350. I have also instructed avionics programs and managed technical projects in the region.

I bring leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills, fluency in Arabic, English and French, and a commitment to improving safety, reliability and passenger experience through thoughtful technical solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Qatar Airways logoQA

Manager Avionics

Qatar Airways

Dec 2004 - Mar 2017 (12 years 3 months)

Led avionics technical services and avionics reliability programs, drove avionics/IFE retrofit and evaluation projects (B787/A350/B777/A330/A340), and supported line maintenance to reduce defects and maintain dispatch reliability.

Middle East Airlines logoMA

Senior Avionics Engineer

Middle East Airlines

Jan 1981 - Dec 2004 (23 years 11 months)

Provided on-site technical services, led avionics maintenance and modifications, and developed workshop bench-test capabilities to support overhaul and repair activities across the fleet.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

SC

SABENA (certification)

First Category Avionics Engineer, Avionics

Awarded First Category Avionics Engineer certification by SABENA in 2000.

DL

Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) Lebanon

B2 License (Avionics), Avionics

Obtained B2 License in Avionics issued by the DGAC Lebanon in 1986.

Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Rennes logoIR

Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Rennes

Diplôme de Préparation (Genie Electrique), Electrical Engineering

Completed the Diplôme de Préparation en Génie Électrique at INSA Rennes in June 1984.

IL

Institut Supérieur Technique, Université Libanaise

Diplôme de Technicien Supérieur, Electronics

Completed the Diplôme de Technicien Supérieur en Électronique at the Institut Supérieur Technique in June 1982.

CA

Collège Chevrolier, Angers

Bachelier Électrotechnique, Electrotechnics

Awarded the Bachelier Électrotechnique from Collège Chevrolier in Angers in June 1977.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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