Candidate

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First Name: Dean
E-Mail Address: micallefdean@yahoo.com
Country: Malta
Phone: 99278018
Current Job Designation: Airworthiness Inspector
Job Designation Applying For: Compliance Auditor
Total Years of Experience: 16
Copy your Resume / CV in this box: Dean Micallef 37, Guze Cardona Street, Qormi, Malta Email: micallefdean@yahoo.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-micallef-8a7521a0/
Personal Profile
Experienced and dedicated Airworthiness Inspector with over 15 years of hands-on expertise in aircraft certification, audit techniques, quality assurance, and EASA regulatory compliance. Recognized as a key contributor in both line and base maintenance and as the lead inspector for EASA Part-CAMO and Part-145 organizations. Committed to enhancing aviation safety, process optimization, and regulatory oversight within the civil aviation sector.
Core Competencies
• Initial & Continuing Airworthiness
• Aircraft Maintenance & Certification
• Regulatory Compliance (EASA Part-145 & CAMO)
• Quality Assurance & Control
• Auditing & Risk Management
• Maintenance Program Approvals
• Change & Project Management
• Component Maintenance
• Process Optimization
• Airworthiness Review
Professional Experience
Transport Malta Civil Aviation Directorate Airworthiness Inspector (Sep 2019 – Present) Team Leader – EASA MOA Foreign Part-145 (Jan 2024 – Present)
• Oversight of EASA Part-145 and CAMO organizations, including foreign entities on behalf of EASA.
• Review and approval of MOEs, CAMEs, AMP, and MELs.
• Conduct airworthiness reviews and issue corresponding certificates.
• Participate in EASA standardization audits and draft regulatory material.
• Issue Part-66 licenses, Export CofAs, Permits to Fly, and exemptions per Article 71.
• Perform physical aircraft inspections and internal process audits.
SR Technics, Malta Team Leader – Licensed Aircraft Engineer (EASA B1.1) (Sep 2016 – Aug 2019)
• Led maintenance teams on Airbus A320 family aircraft.
• Delivered high-quality end-of-lease checks and cabin modifications.
• Planned and supervised scheduled maintenance and inspections.
• Ensured compliance with approved documentation and safety standards.
Various International Roles – Licensed Aircraft Engineer (EASA Category A) (Sep 2013 – Aug 2016)
• Performed base and line maintenance on VIP and commercial aircraft.
• Worked with Medavia (Malta), Saudi Airlines (Saudi Arabia), Tarmac Aragon (Spain), and Jet Aviation (Switzerland).
• Released aircraft to service under Category A privileges.
• Supported troubleshooting and acted as Flight Engineer for B747-400 cargo aircraft.
Aircraft Mechanic Lufthansa Technik (Malta), Thomas Cook Engineering (UK) (Nov 2009 – Jun 2013)
• Performed heavy base and line maintenance on Airbus and Boeing aircraft.
• Worked collaboratively with cross-functional teams to meet operational goals.
Certifications & Training
Transport Malta – Civil Aviation Directorate (2019–Present)
• Airbus Reliability & Scheduled Maintenance Program Seminars
• JAA TO Courses: Part-145, Part-CAMO, Auditing Techniques
• UK CAA Safety Management System
• SAFA Ramp Inspection
• NDT Methods (EN 4179)
• Camp Systems International
• Pilot Standard English Proficiency
• Cat C Falcon 6X (PW812D)
• Part-IS Training
SR Technics Training Services (2017–2018)
• EASA B1/B2 Airbus A320 (CFM56, V2500) – Level 2 & 3
• EASA B1/B2 Airbus A320neo (LEAP-1A) – Level 3
Transport Malta (2014–2016)
• EASA Category B1.1 Aircraft Maintenance License
Lufthansa Technik (2008–2009)
• Lufthansa Technik Category A Course
• EASA Category A License
St. Ignatius College (2003–2007)
• 7 MQF Level 3 Subjects (incl. Mathematics, Physics, English)
Languages
• Maltese – Native
• English – Fluent
• Italian – Fluent
Interests
• Swimming
• CrossFit
• Yachting
• Trekking
References
Available upon request.
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