Maureen A. O.

Experience

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  East African Aircharters

  Aug 2010 - Dec 2010

  Aircraft Mechanic

  Basic apprenticeship on Aircraft servicing, maintenance and repair.Routine aircraft checks on general airframe ,engines and avionics.Assist the aircraft maintenance engineers with the day to day job schedules in the hangar

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  WARIDI ASANTE ORGANISATION

  Jan 2012 - now

  Volunteer

  Co-Founding member & Volunteer at the Waridi Asante Organisation, my service in is spearheading strategic initiatives and setting goals to drive positive change in the community in Kenya and Africa as a whole. This is achieved through purpose-driven efforts, prioritizing collaboration, mentorship, and creating inclusive spaces for young individuals to dare to dream and to flourish.

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  Behip Talent Agency

  Sept 2012 - Sept 2013

  Events Hostess

  -create a warm and inviting atmosphere for guests and events attendees.-provide relevant information.-co-ordinating with organizers,staff,other hostesses to make sure event is on track.

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  Private

  Nov 2012 - Oct 2013

  Administration job details:-Computer skills:Microsoft Word,Excel,Power point,Publisher,Outlook & Graphic design-Organizational & Management skills-communication,flexibility and co-ordination . Tutoring homeschooled students ( between the ages of 7-15) in Mathematics, Sciences and Basic French.

  • Administrator

    May 2013 - Oct 2013

  • STEM Tutor

    Nov 2012 - Oct 2013
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  Mission Aviation Fellowship

  Jan 2014 - Jun 2016

  Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Avionics)

  *Major assignment included the Cessna C208B Avionics upgrades(G600) project for the entire MAF Cessna Caravan C208B fleet.*General aircraft servicing and maintenance.*Avionics software upgrades.*Avionics troubleshooting and fault diagnostics*And any other maintenance tasks as assigned by the supervisor.Role Highlight: Trained as part of the lead team carrying out the very first Avionics Upgrades on the Cessna 208B Caravans G600, Aircraft Compass Swings and the Test Flights after completion. Show less

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  Phoenix Aviation

  Jun 2016 - Dec 2016

  Avionics Technician

  Avionics related tasks on the Beechcraft KingAir, Cessna 208B Caravans, Cessna Citations, Cessna 206, Top Cub and all other customer/third party maintenance as per company's maintenance capability.Role Highlight: Test Flights on the KingAir and experience working on the Avionics systems on the Citations.

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  Kenya Airways

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2020

  The role includes all Safety and Security related issues regarding Base Maintenance personnel.The role includes but is not limited to First Aid, Fire-Marshalling, regular Safety briefings to team members & participation in the monthly and Quarterly Technical Hazard Mitigation and Risk Analysis committee.Additionally,I am a representative to the Technical Security and Safety Action Group (TSSAG) headed by the Technical Director.Role Highlight: Honored to have received the Safety Champion Technical award Certificate of 2018 from the KQ CEO for my dedication to Safety matters in the Technical department. Show less

  • System Implementation Specialist and Auditor

    Sept 2019 - Jan 2020

  • Safety Champion-Technical

    Apr 2017 - Jan 2020

  • Aircraft Maintenance Technician

    Jan 2017 - Jan 2020
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  Women in Aviation Int - Kenya Chapter

  Apr 2017 - Dec 2019

  plan,organise and facilitate local WAI outreach events.

  • Outreach Chairperson

    Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

  • Membership Chair

    Apr 2017 - Mar 2019
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  Lufthansa Technik

  Feb 2020 - Jun 2022

  Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

  1. European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's B2 Licence Holder.2. Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence Holder.3. Registered member of the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)4. Nominated as part of the Occupational Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Representatives team.

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  Sabena Engineering

  Jun 2022 - Nov 2023

  Aircraft Engineer

  Apart from my primary role as an Aircraft Engineer, I was also involved in part time Technical Support services. Growing my expertise in Continuing Airworthiness with respect to Maintenance Operations ( Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Safety).

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  African Leadership Academy

  Jul 2023 - Feb 2025

  Advisory Board Member - Student Enterprise Program

  Volunteered to support the Entrepreneurial Leadership Faculty team with the Student Enterprise programs for the 2023- 2024/ 2024-2025 academic years, bi-annually.

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  VistaJet

  Dec 2023 - Jan 2025

  MOC Engineer CAMO

  •AOG (Aircraft On Ground) Support for Flight Crew•Assessment of technical defects and advice Flight/Maintenance crew on actions (MEL, DIL, HIL etc)•Observation and on-time planning of unscheduled maintenance•Checking of aircraft flight logs•Checking of aircraft utilization and initiation of maintenance downtimes via IT software CAMP•Request and control of quotes•Preparation of work packs via CAMP•Communication with MROs and with TC Holders as well as vendors•Inspection and Verification of Aircraft Documentation before Archiving.Role Highlight: Humbled and greatly honored to be featured alongside phenomenal women at VistaGlobal network in the #IWD Special feature "Women Leading the Way in Aviation" in 2024 Show less