Henry KALISA
Kigali
Summary
Diligent senior licensed aircraft maintenance engineer with over 12 years comprehensive background in aircraft maintenance engineering, specializing in diagnosing and repairing complex mechanical and avionics issues. Recognized for implementing innovative maintenance procedures and ensuring optimal aircraft performance. Demonstrated ability in team leadership and precision in technical documentation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
RwandAir Ltd
09.2013 - Current
- Maintenance of Avionics and mechanical systems on B737NG series, CRJ 700/705/900/100 and DHC8-400/Q400 and A330 series
- Coordinated closely with other departments such as planning or engineering teams to ensure smooth workflow during major projects or routine checks.
- Reduced downtime for aircraft by effectively troubleshooting and resolving mechanical issues in a timely manner.
- Trained junior technicians on proper maintenance techniques, boosting overall team competency and performance.
Instructor
RwandAir Ltd
08.2014 - Current
- Conducting Human factors, Approved Maintenance Procedures, EWIS, FTS, Aircraft cargo/cabin access doors courses and any other courses assigned by training department.
- Evaluated student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
- Developed training manuals, course plans and contents, ensuring alignment with state standards and best practices for effective instruction.
Electronics Engineer
Crystal Ventures Ltd
05.2010 - 05.2011
- Technical support in repairing, maintenance and operating electronics and IT equipments and the mobile communication vehicle
Tutorial assistant
University of Rwanda - College of Science and Tech
02.2010 - 10.2010
- Assisting Senior lecturers in handling tutorial and laboratory classes of linear integrated circuits, Microprocessors, microcomputers and microcontrollers, Digital communications, analogue systems and others related modules.
- Provided guidance on study habits and time management strategies to help students achieve their academic goals more efficiently.
- Collaborated with lead lecturers and professors to develop lesson plans, ensuring alignment with curriculum standards.
Math and Physics Teacher
Kagarama Secondary School
01.2007 - 12.2009
- To deliver mathematics and physics lessons, to inspire, motivate, encourage and educate learners
- Preparation of Mathematics lesson plans to help in improving the delivery of science subjects under the follow-up of the president’s office
- Training high school teachers on how to deliver science subjects and carrying out practical examples while delivering the lesson so that learners can understand the subject
- Training high school teachers on how to apply ICT in the delivery of lessons
Electrical Technician
Light for Life (LFL)
01.2009 - 09.2009
- Technical support in repairing, maintaining and checking motherboards, assembling and fixing LFL electrical and electronics equipments
Education
MBA - Business Administration-International Business
Amity University
Uttar Pradesh, India11-2016
Trade certificate - Aircraft Maintenance
South African Airways Technical (SAAT) Training
Johannesburg, South Africa01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
University of Rwanda - College of Science And Tech
Kigali, Rwanda03-2010
High School Diploma -
Kiziguro Secondary School
Eastern Province, Rwanda09-2003
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Maintenance supervision
- Technical documentation
- Microprocessor programming language
- Strong communication skills and public speaking
- Aircraft inspection proficiency
- Advanced Troubleshooting skills
- Project management abilities
Training
- EASA B737NG B1.1 &B2 Structured On Job Training (SOJT), 02/15/23 to 03/16/23, Ostrava, Czech Republic at Job Air technicks.
- FATIGUE RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (FRMS) course, 01/23/23 to 01/25/23, Kigali, Rwanda
- EASA 737NG B1.1 &B2 Type rating system initial course Practical, 08/23/22 to 09/02/22, Luqa, Malta, offered by AVIET Ltd.
- EASA 737NG B1.1 &B2 Type rating system initial course Theory, 07/05/22 to 08/25/22, Luqa, Malta, offered by AVIET Ltd.
- EASA continuing Airworthiness Instructor course, 10/25/21 to 10/26/21, Online, Train the trainer course offered by SOFEMA aviation services.
- Bombardier CRJ900 CF34 engine run up & taxing course, 10/25/21 to 10/26/21, Berlin, Germany, offered by Luftansa Training techniks.
- Airbus A330 B1.1&B2 systems Initial course, 06/08/17to 07/18/17, kigali, Rwanda.
- CRJ700/705/900/1000 B1.1 &B2 On Job Training (OJT), 03/07/16 to 05/01/16, Valencia, Spain at Air Nostrum.
- Safety Management System(SMS), 07/21/15, Kigali, Rwanda.
- Human Factors for Instructors, 11/10/14 to 11/14/14, Singapore, Somerset offered by IATA
- Instructional Design for Instructors, 09/01/14 to 09/05/14, Kigali, Rwanda offered by AFRAA
- Instructional Techniques for instructors, 09/25/14 to 09/29/14, Kigali, Rwanda offered by AFRAA.
- Emergency Response Planning, 09/09/14 to 09/10/14, Kigali, Rwanda offered by Kenya Airways.
- Bombardier DCH8-400, B2 Initial course, 05/12/14 to 06/06/14, Kigali, Rwanda, offered by Flight Safety International.
- Dangerous Goods Category 10, 05/09/14, Kigali, Rwanda offered by Kenya Airways.
- B1&B2 Bombardier CRJ700/705/900/1000 Initial course, 09/19/13 to 10/18/13, Kigali, Rwanda offered by Bombardier Aerospace Training Centre.
- Aircraft Maintenance Basic Training, 05/2011 to 08/2013, Johannesburg, South Africa, Aircraft maintenance –Avionics basic training course offered by SAAT.
- Airside Safety and Regulations, 01/2012, Johannesburg, South Africa offered by SAAT.
- First Aid, 01/2011, Johannesburg, South Africa, First aid level 1 training course offered by SAAT.
- Internship in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), 08/2009 to 10/2009, Kigali, Rwanda, Specializing in Hardware, Software, Networking offered by University of Rwanda.
Certification
- EASA license, B1.1 & B2 B737NG since 02/03/22,
- ICAO type II licese (RCAA license), CRJ900 and B737NG B1.1 and B2, Dash8-Q400 B2 since 01/06/16,
- National Driver's license CatB
- Airside driver's license CatB
Languages
kinyarwanda
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Intermediate
B1
luganda
Proficient
C2
Authorizations
- SAMCO - The Netherlands Aircraft Maintenance Organisation, EASA 145 approved with approval number NL.145.1120. CatA authorization to issue the Certificate of Release to Service of Bombardier CRJ700/705/900/1000, since 03/18/16
- RwandAir Quality department, RCAA approved with approval number WB-AMO-006. Category B1.1, B2 and engine run authorization to issue the Certificate of Release to Service of Bombardier CRJ/700/705/900/1000 since 01/2023. Q400 B2 and B737NG B1.1 and B2 authorization process in progress.
Other accomplishments
- RwandAir airlines technical representative of the CRJ900 during the 9 years Corrosion Preventive Control project done by Air Nostrum at Valencia-Spain., 11/03/21 to 11/20/21
- RwandAir technical representative of the CRJ900 maintenance project which included engine change and some major and minor tasks done by SAMCO in Maastricht-Netherlands., 10/01/15 to 10/16/15
- President of the University of Rwanda –college of science and technology (former KIST) Students Association (KISTAS) Representative Board., 01/2008 to 12/2009
- Vice President of the University of Rwanda –college of science and technology (former KIST) Eastern Students Association., 01/2007, 12/2008
- Assistant class representative., 01/2006 to 12/2007
- Chairperson of the Debating Club., 01/2001 to 12/2002
Personal Information
- Citizenship: Rwandan
- Date of Birth: 01/10/84
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
Current address
Rwanda, Kigali City, Kicukiro, Masaka, Cyimo, Kabeza
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing chess, pool, Draft and Volley ball
- Making friends
- Reading
- Browsing
- Researching
References
- Mr. John Wagner, SAMCO engineer (former SAMCO UMS – KIGALI), +31621250802, john.wagner@samco.aero
- Mr. Alphonse RUSUMBANTWARI, Maintenance Supervisor, RWANDAIR, (+250)788767844, alphonse.rusumbantwari@rwandair.com
- Mr. Frank MWEZI, Airside manager, Rwanda Airport Company (RAC), (+250)788550224, mwefra81@yahoo.com
Disclaimer
I declare that the information given above is true to the awareness of my knowledge.
Timeline
Instructor
RwandAir Ltd
08.2014 - Current
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
RwandAir Ltd
09.2013 - Current
Electronics Engineer
Crystal Ventures Ltd
05.2010 - 05.2011
Tutorial assistant
University of Rwanda - College of Science and Tech
02.2010 - 10.2010
Electrical Technician
Light for Life (LFL)
01.2009 - 09.2009
Math and Physics Teacher
Kagarama Secondary School
01.2007 - 12.2009
MBA - Business Administration-International Business
Amity University
Trade certificate - Aircraft Maintenance
South African Airways Technical (SAAT) Training
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
University of Rwanda - College of Science And Tech
High School Diploma -
Kiziguro Secondary School
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