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Misha Junior Mwela

@mishajuniormwela

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Senior Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with 15+ years' experience.

Zambia

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking senior maintenance roles where I can lead teams, ensure regulatory compliance, manage airworthiness, and contribute to safe, mission-focused aviation operations while mentoring engineers.

I am a Senior Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with over 15 years' experience maintaining and repairing aircraft systems to ensure airworthiness and operational safety. I hold a Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering and type ratings on the Cessna 208B Caravan and PT6A engines.

I have been responsible for planning, supervising and executing routine and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting complex systems, certifying maintenance work, and ensuring compliance with regulations, service bulletins and airworthiness directives. My roles have included Senior Licensed Engineer, Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Technical Planning Officer and Technical Stores responsibilities.

I adapt well under pressure, mentor junior engineers, manage technical records and logistics, and contribute to mission-driven aviation operations with a strong safety and quality focus.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

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Zambia Flying Doctor Services

Sep 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Supervise and execute routine and unscheduled maintenance on Cessna 208B Caravan, Bell 212 and PT6 series engines, ensuring airworthiness and regulatory compliance; assist Chief Engineer in planning, certification and quality control of repairs.

Aircraft Maintenance Cessna 208B PT6A Engines Bell 212 Troubleshooting Technical Documentation

Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Zambia Flying Doctor Services

Nov 2012 - Sep 2022 (9 years 10 months)

Performed inspections, repairs and engine removals on Cessna 208B and PT6A-114A engines, maintained repair logs and collaborated on maintenance programs to uphold operational safety.

Cessna 208B PT6A 114A Engine Removal Troubleshooting Team Collaboration

Technical Planning Officer

Zambia Flying Doctor Services

Nov 2012 - May 2022 (9 years 6 months)

Managed technical planning and records, prepared work packages, monitored deferred defects and ensured maintenance releases complied with Zambian aviation regulations and manufacturer guidance.

Regulatory Compliance Technical Records Inventory Liaison Forecasting

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Proflight-Zambia

Oct 2010 - Oct 2012 (2 years)

Performed routine and unscheduled maintenance across a diverse fleet (Cessna series, BN2A Islander, Beech, Piper, Jetstream) including inspections of flight controls, landing gear and various engines to maintain serviceability.

Cessna 172 182 206 208 BN2A Islander Jetstream TPE331 PT6A Lycoming Inspections

Controller Technical Stores and Purchasing

Proflight-Zambia

Oct 2010 - Oct 2012 (2 years)

Managed technical stores and procurement processes, raised RFQs and purchase orders, tracked inventory and coordinated customs clearance to ensure timely availability of spares and calibrated tools.

Procurement Inventory Management RFQ Customs Clearance

Research Field Supervisor

Synovate Research Company

Apr 2009 - Sep 2010 (1 year 5 months)

Supervised field teams for quantitative and qualitative surveys, trained interviewers, managed logistics and quality checks, and produced daily field reports for multiple commercial research projects.

Field Supervision Survey Training Data Collection Quality Control Report Writing Logistics Coordination Data Entry Questionnaire Coding

Trainee Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Zamfari Flying Club

Jan 2009 - Apr 2009 (3 months)

Completed industrial attachment performing routine inspections and maintenance on light aircraft (Cessna 152/172/182/206/210), supporting daily maintenance operations and learning airframe systems.

Cessna 152 172 182 206 210 Maintenance Troubleshooting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Mega Aero Training Academy (MATA)

Rotorcraft General Introduction Certificate, Rotorcraft Introduction

2025 - 2025

Rotorcraft general introduction course completed from 2 April 2025 to 5 April 2025.

Mega Aero Training Academy (MATA)

Pratt & Whitney PT6T–3B Twin Pack Engine (CAT C) Certificate, Engine Type Training

2025 - 2025

Pratt & Whitney PT6T–3B Twin Pack Engine (CAT C) training completed from 7 April 2025 to 11 April 2025.

Mega Aero Academy (MATA)

Bell 212 Helicopter Airframes (CAT A) Certificate, Helicopter Airframes

2025 - 2025

Bell 212 Helicopter Airframes (CAT A) course completed from 22 April 2025 to 25 April 2025.

CT Aviation (Midrand)

Pratt & Whitney PT6A Series (CAT C) Certificate, Engine Type Training

2022 - 2022

Pratt & Whitney PT6A Series (CAT C) type training conducted from 11 April 2022 to 14 April 2022.

CT Aviation (Lanseria)

Cessna 208B Caravan (CAT A) Certificate, Aircraft Type Rating

2022 - 2022

Cessna 208B Caravan (CAT A) type rating course completed over 4–8 April 2022.

Zambia Air Service Training Institute

Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

2006 - 2009

Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering covering aircraft systems, electricals, instruments, materials, engineering mathematics, physics, drawing and principles of flight.