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Mehdi EL KAROUI

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En résumé

My objective is to work in a strategic & challenging job ideally in relation with engineering/manufacturing/quality/training projects / program development & management, revenue optimization & skills team improvement.

My target is to be a key player of strategic program & project in aerospace & aviation field.

I am Tenacious, Enthusiastic, Hard Worker, Friendly, Honest. I have the capability to develop multi-domain engineering expertise.

I have developed engineering skills on the entire aircraft life cycle.
Development Engineering from 1997 to 2003 in AIRBUS FRANCE,
Industrialization & manufacturing engineering from 2003 to 2012 in AIRBUS FRANCE,
General management, business development, after sales and product support from 2012 up to now in AKKA TECHNOLOGIES GROUP.

I have experienced company general management, teams (from several nationalities) & projects management. I am able to adapt to new environment. I am graduated from French National Aviation School, the top French Civil Aviation School.

Mes compétences :
Stratége
Direction de projet
Business development
Direction technique
Gestion de la qualité
Gestion des compétences

Entreprises

  • Zodiac Aerospace - Directeur Programme

    Plaisir 2017 - maintenant Mission: Mise en place de l'organisation programme (gestion de projets, qualité, industrialisation)
    Produits: Production des coques composites pour sièges business class
  • Independent - Senior Aerospace & IT Consultant

    2015 - maintenant - Aerospace Consulting:
    Design & manufacturing organization & operation management
    Program & risk management
    Certification program management (DOA, POA, Part 145, EN9100),
    Aerospace training programs

    - Digital solutions
    Innovative engine search, big data management
    Wed design, E-boutique & Web marketing
    Specific Software solution
    Mobile & Touch

    - International Business Development
    Strategic Consulting, business plan & sales strategy development
  • Akka Technologies - Directeur technique

    Paris 2013 - 2015 Chief Technical Officer (45 people) & Aircraft Customer Service Business Developer
    2nd Executive in the company
    My mission is to develop the Aerospace Business Unit in Middle East. I sell the following services:
    • Air Transport Services for Airline & Lessors: Aircraft Modification (under DOA Part21 J), Maintenance and Asset management, Flight Operation
    • Engineering services for OEM (mainly AIRBUS): Aeronautical General Studies & Modeling, Aircraft System Development, Validation and In-service support (ATA 22, 24, 34, 45 ...)
    I am responsible for the economic performance of my Business Unit and for:
    • The transfer of the activities from AEROCONSEIL Tunisia to AKKA Middle East
    • The quality management: EN9100 certification, ISO9001
    • The operational management of THE TEAM (avionic, mechanical, electrical, maintenance engineers & technicians)
    • The engineering design office organization definition, KPI monitoring, skills improvement.
  • AEROCONSEIL TUNISIA - Akka Technologies Group - Directeur Général

    2012 - 2013 The company sells the following engineering services to Airlines and OEM:
    • Air Transport Services, Aircraft Modification, Maintenance and Flight Operation
    • Aeronautical General Studies
    • Aircraft System Development, Validation and In-service support
    My mission is to:
    • Conduct the subsidiary management and structure the operations with a particular emphasis on productivity, On Time Delivery, quality and internal customer satisfaction
    • Obtain the EN9100 Quality certification
    • Formally represents AEROCONSEIL with respect to employees, authorities and local customers if any and legally accountable
    • Implement the strategy of AEROCONSEIL Tunisia
    • Manage the development of AEROCONSEIL Tunisia competences
    • Conduct the operational management of AEROCONSEIL Tunisia, coordinate operations with the other AEROCONSEIL entities, be responsible for the economic performance (P&L)
    • Represents Tunisia in AEROCONSEIL initiatives to develop low-cost businesses
    • Reports to the AEROCONSEIL CEO
  • Airbus - Responsable département essais au sol

    Blagnac 2003 - 2012 Head of AIRBUS A330 - A340 Ground Test Design Department (30 persons) on A330 / A340 Final Assembly Line

    My mission is to manage a team of 30 persons in charge of the testing of all A/C systems (Avionic, Cabin & Cargo). My team performs:
    • A330-A340 Electrical and Pipes connection Verification on new produced long-range aircraft,
    • A330-A340 Aircraft Systems Tests on new produced long-range aircraft,
    • A330-A340 Manufacturing Test Tools Design,
    • A350 ground test design project implementation

    Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and A/C Test Management:
    • Define A/C Ground Test Strategy and Test architecture for all A330/A340 systems
    • Work with all Airbus Design Office (Center Of Competence) and Airbus Section Manufacturer (Center Of Expertise) in order to optimize ground testing in term of time and costs impact on the manufacturing process with the same level of quality
    • Establish the quality rules and survey their applicability through risk analysis method
    • A350: Manage Final Assembly Line tests requirements integration in A350 high level specifications
    • Implement lean methods (Kaizen, Six Sigma)

    Team Management:
    • Organize & plan team activities focusing on team spirit and taken into account people evolution need
    • Establish the forecast budget and control the costs
    • Define & manage sub-contractor work-package (10 persons)
    From 2008 to 2009, I am responsible for Airframe systems perimeter (10 persons) under Airbus France, Airbus UK & Airbus Spain Responsibility (ATA 20, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 34, 36, 45, 46, 49, 7x)
    From 2003 to 2008, I am responsible for Cabin & Cargo systems perimeter (10 persons) under Airbus Germany Responsibility (ATA 21, 23, 25, 26, 30, 33, 35, 38, 46, and 52). During these 5 years, I developed expertise of IFE, CIDS, Connectivity systems (TV on Boad, ALNA AIRBUS system) & more generally all cabin & Cargo systems. I work closely with Airbus Germany design office.
  • Airbus - Ingénieur système

    Blagnac 1999 - 2003 Single Aisle / Long Range / A380 Flight Management (FMS) & Cockpit Display System Designer, Flight Operation Specialist, Performance Function, Data-loading & Technical Expert, Certification, Validation & Verification Manager

    My mission is to:
    • Coordinate multi-program technical experts
    • Specify, validate and certify the FMS & MCDU (Multi Control Display Unit) 2nd generation for Single Aisle Airbus program
    • Manage the Data loading activity for the FMS department (certification, technical, regulations, logistic and documentary aspects)
    • Release the FMS & MCDU certification for SA equipment & specification documents for SA & LR equipment
    • Plan & manage the validation of the second generation FMS & MCDU 2nd generation
    • Write A380 System Validation Objectives
    • Define a multi-program FMS Improvement Data Base
    • Audit A310 new FMS validation process
  • Aeroconseil - Concepteur System

    Blagnac 1997 - 1999 Single Aisle / Long Range FMS & MCDU DESIGN OFFICE SYSTEM ENGINEER
    Flight Operation & Performance Engineer

    My mission is to:
    • Develop FMS Vertical function and Performance Operation (guidance & flight plan definition) functions
    • Release FMS Detailed Technical Specification
    • Define & Certify a new Performance Data Base Generation/Modification & Approval process

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