Carrier Episode Narrative 1

C.E.1.1 I graduated from Institute Of Aviation Engineering and Technology Egyptian

Aviation Academy in (Embaba Airport). After completion of my Bachelor of Mechanical
Engineering (Specialized :Aeronautical) Degree in May 2008, I worked as a maintenance
engineer at Akhenaten Hotel, in addition, I secured a training at National Civil Aviation
Training Organization which was divided into two sessions as three months in 2007
(Undergraduate training) and another three months in 2008 (Postgraduate training). After this
training I got a certificate of completion for Basic Course For Aeronautical Engineers
(Airframe & Power plant), Moreover, I completed my training path at Egypt Air for
Maintenance and Engineering in 2010 as on job training engineer for one year to have
License Without Type Rating in aircraft maintenance engineering according to Egyptian
Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA).

Background
C.E1.2 Egypt Air for Maintenance and Engineering was established in 1971, it is a
subsidiary of Egypt Air Holding Company. It is the only full-maintenance, repair and
overhaul (MRO) service provider in Egypt. The principal role of Egypt Air M&E is to
support Egypt Airs mixed fleet of 45 aircraft and to serve the third-party market. Egypt Air
M&E holds an Egyptian Civil Aviation Approval and EASA 145 certificate allowing it to
offer MRO services to regional and European carriers. Egypt Air M&E has an authorized
capital of LE 500 million and a paid-in capital of LE 330 million distributed over 300,000
shares with a value of LE 100 each.

Licensed
Maintenance
Engineer (on-
Job Training)
C.E.1.3 Firstly, I did my training in National Civil Aviation Training Organization under
supervision of instructors as the following : Summer 2007 ( Airframe and Power plant ),
From June 2007 to August 2007, I got my training in these workshops (Piston workshop,
Piston workshop, Hydraulic System workshop, Pneumatic System workshop, Rigging
workshop, Instruments and Communication System). It was twice per week.
Summer 2008 ( Airframe and Power plant ) , From November 2008 to January 2009, I got
my training in these workshops ( Gas Turbine Engine workshop, Rigging workshop,
System workshop, Inspection workshop). It was twice per week.

C.E.1.4 Secondly, I did my On-Job training (OJT) in Egypt Air for Maintenance and
Engineering in Quality Assurance Department, From March 2010 to April 2010. During this
period I gained a well experience in quality assurance through the Maintenance Organization
Exposition (MOE) of the company, in addition to learning the several requirements of
Egyptian Civil Aviation Organization (ECAO), especially Part 145 which is related to the
requirements of both of line and base maintenance of aircrafts from checks, tools, workshops,
. etc. I seize this good experience in quality control to develop my engineering team at my
work.

C.E.1.5 Thirdly, I did my On-Job training (OJT) in Egypt Air for Maintenance and
Engineering in Base Maintenance Department, From April 2010 to April 2011. This training
was twice per week, and depends on the arrival of aircrafts. During this period I worked
under supervision of licensed aircraft maintenance engineers in these types (Airbus 320,
Airbus 330, Airbus 340, Boeing 737-800) and I did several tasks such as changing of
hydraulic pump, change of legs, checking braking system, etc. ,also I did several tasks in
engines such as engine wash, removing and installing of fan blades, etc. and generally I did
a lot of maintenance checks like ( Check 2A, Check C, Check D).

C.E.1.6 This is mechanical work at the skilled craftsman level involving the repair,
rebuilding, overhaul, maintenance and servicing of aircraft operated by the Air Division and
mechanical repair work on accessories, hangars, base equipment, and machinery. The
supervisory work involves responsibility for laying out working details, assigning duties,
supervising and inspecting the work of a small number of workers. Assignments are made to
employees in this class by means of oral or written instructions, and the work is reviewed
only for final results.

C.E.1.7 My specific duties were as follows :

Read and study Training Maintenance Manual (TMM) for airframe and engine.
Read Troubleshooting manual (TSM) for both airframe and engine components.
Read Structure Repair Manual (SRM) for airframe structure.
Read and work according to the Minimum Equipment List (MEL) for each task.
Read and study the removal and installation procedures of aircraft components.
 Under supervision of licensed engineer to check or directs checking of condition of
aircraft and engine, the making of repairs, replacements, and adjustments and the
inspection of essential components such as electrical or hydraulic systems, brakes,
floats, and controls.

Personal Engineering Activity

C.E1.8 I had gained theoretical knowledge from my studies in the university but this on - job
training was my first hands-on practical experience as a Aircraft Maintenance Engineer and I
found that application of work was different from what I had learned at university. With the
help of the licensed engineers, I succeeded to avoid obstacles and learned how to do the
several types of checks in a short period of time, Note that my on job training was at my
weekends.

C.E.1.9 I started my first practical skills while attending workshops training in National
Civil Aviation Training Organization. I started the first session from June 2007 to August
2007. The first workshop was Piston workshop, and I learned the difference between 2-
stroke and 4-stroke engines, the difference between Otto cycle and Diesel cycle engines,
piston engine components (cylinder piston - crank shaft cam shaft valves). The second
workshop was Piston workshop, and I learned the reciprocating engine components,
lubrication system, cooling system, fueling system, removal and installation. The third
workshop was Hydraulic System workshop, and I learned the difference between open
hydraulic system and closed hydraulic system, types of hydraulic pumps, types of reservoir,
types of filters, check valves, nor-return valves, piping and manifolds, pistons and actuators.
The fourth workshop was Pneumatic System workshop, and I learned pneumatic system
components, strainers, compressors, maintenance. The fifth workshop was Rigging
workshop, and I learned the system of ropes, cables, chains employed to support any
movable part. The last workshop was Instruments and Communication System, and I
learned the difference between ECAM and EICAS systems in aircrafts, navigation system.

C.E.1.10 I completed my training in the second session from November 2008 to January
2009. The first workshop was Gas Turbine Engine workshop, and I learned the difference
between turbofan & turbojet & turboprop components, low pressure & high pressure
compressors, combustion chamber, bearing, low pressure & high pressure turbine, exhaust.
The second workshop was Rigging workshop, and I learned the difference between fly
by cable system and fly by wire system. The third and fifth workshops were general
knowledge about the several systems such as lighting, batteries, etc.

C.E.1.11 I started my OJT (on-job training) in Egypt Air for Maintenance and Engineering
in Quality Assurance Department, and I learned the criteria of choosing suppliers, technical
auditing process, maintenance organization exposition, and part 145 in Egyptian Civil
Aviation Organization (ECAO), which is very necessary for maintenance engineers.
C.E.1.12 I started my OJT (on-job training) in Egypt Air for Maintenance and Engineering
in Base Maintenance Department, and I spent six months in hanger 8000 where is specialized
for Airbus types and another six months in hanger 7000 where is specialized for Boeing
types. I worked under supervision of licensed engineers on these types A320, A321 A330,
A340, B737-800, B777-200, B777-300. I did a lot of different checks such as check A (every
250 flight hour), check B (every 6 months), check C (every 2 years), check D (Overhaul or
Heavy Maintenance). I did a lot of heavy tasks such as corrosion prevention, structural work,
replacement of major components, interior refurbishment, etc. I did a lot of routine
inspections and Non-routine inspection through several checks.

C.E.1.13 It is a prerequisite for aircraft maintenance engineers to get Human Factor course
for maintenance engineers for five days in Egypt Air Training center before attending the
oral and written exams in Ministry of Civil Aviation. I got human Factor course and I
prepared all my work sheets during my OJT (on-job training), then I attended airframe exam
(oral and written), and Power Plant exam (oral and written). I passed in all exams and I got
the license without type rating (LWTR), from Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA).

C.E.1.14 In this period , I was authorized to do maintenance tasks for any aircraft with help
of authorized type rating engineer. I took the decision to add type rating to my license, so I
got Boeing 737-800 with CFM56-7B Engine theoretical course for maintenance engineers,
from Egypt Air Training center.

C.E.1.15 I succeed in attending all classes and exams for both of airframe and engine.
During this course, I learned Boeing philosophy in designing this type, the layout of this
aircraft, its range, all airframe systems such as hydraulic systems which was divided into 3-
systems with all components and its users (System A, System B, and System Standby),
Pressurization system with all its components, Air conditioning system with all its
components, Flight controls, Landing gears, Braking and steering systems, water and waste
system, Auxiliary Power Unit system, .etc. I learned CFM engine philosophy with all
systems and components of engine CFM56-7B. Now, I have type rating license which is
B737-800.

Summary

C.E.1.16 This period was my first hands-on experience as a qualified maintenance engineer,
and I learnt so much about the practical application of the job. I had just finished university
and I did not have any practical experience until I worked as a maintenance engineer at
Akhenaten Hotel, in addition to my practical trainings. I learned a lot of things such as how to
read aircraft maintenance manuals, leading technicians, communication with other
departments, etc.
C.E.1.17 I gained great knowledge and I enhanced my practical skills, For Example I knew
from my previous studies what is the meaning of Thrust Force { Thrust = air mass flow
rate*(exhaust air velocity - inlet air velocity)} ,and after this practical skills I found myself
classify aircraft type rates according to its maximum thrust such as maximum thrust of
Boeing 737-800 = 26,400 Ibf and maximum thrust of Boeing 777-300 is 115,000 Ibf . I felt
fortunate to be given the opportunity to lead this kind of maintenance tasks. It was also a
great honor for me to have the appreciation and recognition of my managers on completion
any task.