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Experienced Line Maintenance Engineer Resume
1. Resume
BENOIT TORDEURS
Allée Court St Etienne, 2A « Le floréal » 93410 VAUJOURS 00 33 6 98939209
benoittordeurs@yahoo.fr
MCC • LINE MAINTENANCE
Highly knowledgeable, analytical, and innovative aeronautic engineering and avionics
maintenance control management professional with over 20 years of experience ensuring
optimum performance of an extensive and diverse range of aircraft for a number of the world’s
leading airlines. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex maintenance issues and ensure
successful solutions. Possess strong technical communication skills to lead and guide multi-
cultural maintenance and line engineers to deliver flawless performance under pressure. Track
record establishing all aspects of maintenance control centres. A/C experience includes B777-
300ER, B737, B747-400, A330-300, A340-3/5-6, A310-2/3, and B747-400.
Core Competencies:
AOG Handling • Aircraft Recovery • Defect Monitoring • Fault Analysis • Troubleshooting
Supplier & Contractor Relationships • Team Leadership • KPIs • Component Tracking
Manpower/Materials Coordination • MEL/DLL Listing • Rectification Plans • Technical Training
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
XL FRANCE SENIOR LINE MAINTENANCE ENGINEER A330/A340: Day to day operation, into
an Airline company, providing many Engineering Order as well as trouble shooting when
necessary.
CAASC Europe Team Leader, on Air China , China eastern,China southern, current .
Line and light Maintenance at CDG with AWAC TECHNICS. Octobre2013
Line Engineer dealing with day to day dispatch of aircraft from various companies such as
EMIRATES, QATAR AIRWAYS, OMAN AIR, GULF AIR, AEROFLOT, SRI LANKA, PAKISTAN,
KOWEIT, CHINA, and CATHAY PACIFIC. Highly knowledgeable with all companies rules and
regulations. Daily trouble shooting, accomplish clients demands, avoid delay, maintaining high
level of safety, every day real challenge to fix on time, and deal with third parties, high knowledge
of the plane required as no maintenance IT tool available such as Airman, excepted on A380.
Line Maintenance Aircraft Engineer based at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport (CDG), working on
different types of aircraft such as: B737, B767, B777, B787, A300, A32S, A330, A340 & A380-
800.
DHL-EAT LIEPZIG MCC/MOC SENIOR COORDINATOR. Till May 2012.
Planning & Control maintenance of DHL express and aerologic B777F. MCC/ MOC between
fleets Germans, Irish, East-Midlands.
ETIHAD AIRWAYS, Abu Dhabi, UAE • 2007-2011
Operates over 1000 flights per week to 70 destinations in 46 countries with a fleet of 61 aircraft.
Fleet Field Support Engineer Performed long and mid-term troubleshooting duties on B777-
300ER and A340-500/600 In Base, Line, B1 and B2 including maintaining up to date listing of
fleet status and interfacing with all departments and manufacturers to ensure timely correction of
problems. Led daily meetings to assess aircraft issues and plan structural implementations.
Worked closely with planning department and ramp engineers and performed on-plane wiring
checks and data collection. Previously performed controller duties covering follow ups of all fleets
worldwide utilising ACARS, SAtcom, VHF, outstation, MEL/MMEL, and deviation guides.
Compiled daily reports for senior management regarding delays, IFE status, APU and all
operations penalties.
Partnered with IT department to ensure timely feedback from engineers by facilitating rapid
scanning of troubleshooting data. (Needs of feedback in very short terms).
Utilized extensive experience on AHM and AIRNAV to deliver significant informatics
improvements including updating defect related tools, summarising service letters, SIL, SB,
and maintenance tips.
Investigated Mmsg regarding fuel indication on B777-300ER and worked closely with Boeing
to correct issue by purging, changing couplers and implementing modification of the FQPU.
Corrected problem with malfunctioning chillers by personally checking wiring and identifying
discrepancies between the B777-300ER aircraft maintenance manual and the component
maintenance manual of Driessens Aircraft wiring diagram.
KLM, Schiphol, Amsterdam, the Netherlands • 2006-2007
Operates passenger and cargo services to over 90 destinations with over 30,000 employees.
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Line Maintenance Engineer Executed hands-on line checks on B777, B737, B747-400, and
A330 and oversaw check “A” at KLM’s hangar 11/10. Oversaw numerous tasks that existing
personnel were unable to accomplish and pioneered utilisation of special tools in KLM
hangar.Performed engine run up, trouble shooting, and bite and test of aircraft condition and
ensured resolutions to all problems.
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Secured additional rating licenses including MD 11 and B747 classic.
Rewarded with a 35% tax discount from the Netherlands government for being the only
employee with an A340/330 licence.
Corrected engine stall and vibration issues by running numerous tests and implementing a
VSV actuator replacement.
Received letter of recommendation from senior management.
EUROPE-AVIATION, Orly, Paris • 2004-2006
An aviation MRO company with over 500 employees.
MCC Manager
Supervised a team of controllers, a logistic team, and technical assistants servicing a fleet of Axis
B737, Aigle Azur A320, Air Caraibe, and Air Tahiti nui A330/340 with a focus on maintenance,
locating parts in emergencies, avoidance of delays and AOG, and manual referencing. Interfaced
with airborne captains by radio/phone and communicated with all engineers in both Orly and
outstations. Liaised with manufacturers and internal and external departments and performed
daily trouble shooting in Paris and outbound stations as well as airborne via VHF/HF. Performed
daily reviews of fleets A320/B737 status, met with customer representatives, and developed
engineering orders to overcome discrepancies. Managed contractors for B757 maintenance.
Authored new statement in the company MOE that was approved by authorities.
Delivered significant savings by reducing maintenance time through extensive knowledge
and experience of the B737, A340 and A320 without requiring references to manuals.
Provided instruction on MCC procedure and implemented structures and processes to
customise the MOE for approvals from GSAC.
Played key role in identifying B737 oscillations experienced by numerous airlines and
worked with Boeing personnel to successfully address the issue.
TNT AIRWAYS, Liege Airport, Belgium • 2001-2004
Operates chartered cargo and passenger flights to mainly European destinations.
Maintenance Control Engineer, 2003-2004
Oversaw daily management of the fleet and supervised KLM team contracted to ensure the fleet
remained in optimum operational condition. Led follow-up of 'A' check of B 737 and B747 as a
representative at Schiphol Airport. Assumed duties of AMS on-site representative for the BAE-
146 and aided engineers through effective management of priorities for on base maintenance.
Managed post-check flight test for B737, signed off check release, work package, and tally sheet.
Orchestrated integration of the B737QC into the TNT fleet and enhanced communications
with all relevant companies.
Secured BCAA authorisation to provide crews, outbound station, and line engineers with
training on new procedures and structures.
Engineered successful retrofit of B737-300 Fleet to Cargo Fleet.
Maintenance Control Engineer - Technical Coordination Centre, 2002-2003
Held oversight for coordinating all B747-400 (as JAR-145) operations with outstations
maintenance contractors. Performed ongoing follow up of worldwide operations and provided key
assistance to engineers. Conducted checks at Schiphol airport hangar 11 and signed off release,
work pack, tally sheet, and CRS statement.
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Maintenance Control Engineer, 2001-2002
Ensured all maintenance completed on time and that modifications were implemented to approve
standards. Followed up on repetitive defects to confirm that correct remedial action was taken to
avoid re-occurrence.
SABENA, Brussels • 1998-2001
The flag carrier for Belgium with over 10,000 employees.
Design Engineer
Performed avionics engineer role with oversight for overall communications of HF, VHF, SELCAL
and SATCOM systems on Sabena and third-party customer fleet including NATO, Virgin
Express, AXON, and City Bird. Supervised team of 4 overseeing ATA 23, IFE and
telecommunications. Played lead role in implementation of the Satcom System on all A340 Fleet
and oversaw development and implementation of aircraft and component SBs.
Performed complete modification of SATCOM installation for Sabena and Swissair and
installed Elmer UHF on AWACS for NATO.
Designed device to monitor electro-magnetic waves/harmonics of cell phones inflight.
Line Maintenance Certifying Engineer/Taxi Performer - Boeing B737/A340, 1991-1998
Maintenance Mechanic - Airbus A310-200/300, 1990-1991
Maintenance Mechanic - Boeing B707-B727-B737, 1989-1990
EDUCATION
Engineering Degree (Master) in Electronics and Communications
IESTE, Brussels, Belgium
TRAINING
Boeing B777-200 & B777-300ER Training Course EASA 147 Level III
A340-500/600 Training Course EASA 147 Level III
A330-300/300 Freighter Courses EASA 147 Level III / B747-400 Training Course, ATLAS air
BAE 146 series A/C (including EFIS) JAR-66 CAA Level III
BAE 146 CAA Full rating license certificate N°10209/10154
Avionics Satellite Communication & Telephony training
Honeywell MCS-3000 / MCS-6000 SATCOM qualified
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Fleet Field Support Engineer MCC / MCC Controller
LANGUAGES
Fluent in French, English and Dutch, German
COMPUTER SKILLS
Aviation Software: AHM, AIRMAN, AIRNAV, software designer, ORT software, ATSU
Operating Systems: MS-DOS, Windows, ORACLE. Microsoft Office
Programming Languages: Assembler, C, C++
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BENOIT TORDEURS
26 Avenue des Mélèzes • 1410 Waterloo, France
00 32 476 396522 • benoittordeurs@yahoo.fr
TORDEURS BENOIT
Monsieur
Dear Sir,
With over 20 years of aeronautic engineering and avionics maintenance control management
experience ensuring optimum performance of an extensive range of aircraft for a number of the
world’s leading airlines, I am now seeking the opportunity to join a company such as yours in a
ENGINEER; trouble Shooter position.
Possessing a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex maintenance issues and ensure
successful solutions, I have been able to consistently improve technical maintenance initiatives
for diverse airlines.
Having built a strong track record establishing all aspects of maintenance control centres and
overseeing maintenance on numerous aircraft including B777-300ER, B737-1/2/3/4/5, B747-400,
A330/A340-3-5/6, A310-2/3, and B747-400, I believe I can help elevate your avionic
maintenance efforts to the next level. My roles in the past have ranged from Fleet Field Support
Engineer and Line Maintenance Engineer to MCC and Maintenance Control Engineer. A sample
of my contributions includes:
Utilising extensive daily experience on AHM and AIRNAV to deliver significant informatics
improvements including updating defect related tools, summarising service letters, SIL, SB,
and maintenance tips.
Investigating Moms and FDE regarding faulty fuel indication on B777-300ER and worked
closely with Boeing to correct issue by purging, changing couplers and modifying the FQPU.
Correcting problem with malfunctioning chillers by personally checking wiring and identifying
discrepancy between the B777-300ER aircraft maintenance manual and the component
maintenance manual of Driessens Aircraft wiring diagram.
Correcting engine stall and vibration issues by running numerous tests and implementing a
VSV actuator replacement.
Delivering significant savings by reducing maintenance time through extensive knowledge
and experience of the B737, A340 and A320 without requiring references to manuals.
Playing key role in identifying B737 oscillations experienced by numerous airlines and
working with Boeing personnel to successfully address the issue.
For a more detailed presentation of my skills and background, please review the enclosed CV
and feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience. Thank you in advance for your
consideration and I look forward to your call.
Sincerely,
Benoit Tordeurs