Sami Cherni, Technical Support Engineer

Sami Cherni

Technical Support Engineer

Panasonic Avionics Corporation

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Bachelor's degree, Aircraft Engineer
Experience
16 years, 10 Months

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Total years of experience :16 years, 10 Months

Technical Support Engineer at Panasonic Avionics Corporation
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since May 2014

Certification of IFEC on B787-9/10, A380-800, B777-300/200, A330-200/300, A320 and A321 fleet.
• Analysis of system data and logs and providing corrective and preventive maintenance actions.
• Documentation review, and revisions request (EWIs, Eos, AMM).
• Coordination with the different departments, and escalation of the issue whenever the Troubleshooting plans and possible causes been exhausted.
• Coordination with the customers FSES, MCC to escalate the issues related to the aircraft/ Cabin side.
• Giving on-site system training to the line team and new joiner.
• Performing the IFEC systems (H/W and S/W) modifications, retrofit, upgrade and installation (Parts and documentation preparation, and onsite support for the installation commissioning and testing…)
• Developed an excellent working knowledge and use all engineering applications to disseminate technical/engineering issues throughout Panasonic
• Resolved applications and service issues on a priority basis and ensured customer satisfaction.
• Defect control and parts / system performance review, along with the certification of the on hold / declared serviceable units removed for Troubleshooting.

Licensed Aircraft Engineer B2 Maintenance Service Representative at Panasonic Avionics Corporation
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • May 2014 to April 2015

Develop excellent working knowledge and use all engineering applications to disseminate technical/engineering issues throughout Panasonic.
• Communicate and interface with customers.
• Assist troubleshoot and work to resolve system problems to liaise with and/or involve Panasonic customer support engineers when systemic issues are concerned.
Develop and maintain system performance reporting criteria and report to external customer stakeholders and Panasonic

B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer (LINE AND BASE maintenance) at tunisair
  • Tunisia - Tunis
  • July 2007 to May 2014

Carried out Major Maintenance Division Work On Avionics and simple mechanical tasks Covering Servicing, Modifications, Repair, Replacements, test operation &Inspection& of Aircraft Component & Items of Equipment During Major Checks in line and base Maintenance,
• Performing unscheduled inspection and defect rectifications.
• Post-flight inspection, pre-flight inspection, troubleshooting.
• Performing: schedule inspection A & C Checks.
• Modification ADs, SBs and Eos.

Maintenance Aircraft Instructor / MCC at tunisair
  • Tunisia - Tunis
  • June 2013 to May 2014

Build-up of the 01st African Part 147 Training Center based in Tunisia as cooperation between Tunisair and Airbus, by setting up all the required processes (training, requirements, archives, staff, training center requirements.)
• Provide theoretical and practical Aircraft type courses.
• Providing Initial and continuations training to Tunisair staff (EWIS, HF, FTS, A/C Type refresh.)

Education

Bachelor's degree, Aircraft Engineer
  • at Tunisian Aviation academy
  • July 2007

Specialties & Skills

Aircraft Performance
Customer Support
Instructing
Troubleshooting
Aircraft Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Compliance management
Deep knowledge of aeronautical safety policies
Multi-tasking
Ability to interpret aircraft technical documentation
Ability to stay focused on work for long periods.
Team Building & Leadership
Training and development
Wide experience in aircraft avionics and mechanical engineering.
Sound knowledge of aircraft repair and maintenance techniques.
Positive, cheerful, and friendly professional with excellent written as well as verbal communication
Skilled in handling multiple tasks and work under pressure
High passion and interest in aircraft engineering
Extensive knowledge of flight operations, aviation rules and regulations, and maintenance procedures
Ability to work under deadline durations and in a team environment.
Strong computer and math skills.
Quick learner who excels at mastering new technology and equipment
Possesses strong management, organizational, and communication skills.
Exceptional capability to focus on various schedules.

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert
French
Expert

Training and Certifications

GCS System Differences Training for B787-9 with 3G eXPhone (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2016
Panasonic GCS System and antenna Line maintenance training (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2014
Panasonic S3ki IFE System Line maintenance training (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2014
Panasonic eX3 IFE System Line maintenance training (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2014
Panasonic eX2 IFE System Line maintenance training (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2014
Panasonic eX1 IFE System Line maintenance training (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2014
B737 NG ( CFM56 Engine ) Type qualification (Training)
Training Institute:
Tunisair Technics Training Center
Date Attended:
July 2011
A320 Family ( CFM56/ V2500 Engines ) Type qualification (Training)
Training Institute:
Tunisiar Training Center
Date Attended:
May 2008
B787-10 (GEnx) from B787-9 (GEnx) Difference. Etihad Technical Training (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2018
A340 IFE Gen Fam Certificate (Certificate)
A330 IFE Gen Fam Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2014
B777 IFE Gen Fam Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2014
A380 IFE Gen Fam Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2015
B787-9 (GEnx) GEN FAM Etihad Technical Training (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2018
B1 and B2 EASA Modules (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2020