Murat CAGAN

Airbus Military Services 
Cankaya Ankara TURKEY 06550
Phone: + (90) 533 938-57-36
E-mail: muratcagan@muratcagan.com

Education

 
  • M.S. Management Information Systems October 2006 – January 2008
    Information Technologies and Engineering Faculty Ahmet Yesevi University Ankara, TURKEY
    Term Project Title: “"Data Security"

  • B.S. Business Administration October 2001 – June 2006

  • Air Force Language School September 1998 – June 1999

  • NCO Aircraft Navigation Systems Technician Academy September 1997 – August 1998

  • Vocational High School Electronic  September 1994 – June 1997

Work Experience

     Aircraft Technical Field Service Representative at Airbus Defence and Space Jan. 2013 - Present


      "You Call We Listen and Answer on the spot"

        "I am the best" & " I know it all there is to know" are the only two expressions that will never be the way i
         see my job. Still a student of science and aviation, will continue to do so.
        Working as an Aircraft Technical Field Service Representative After delivery of Airbus Family Airplanes to
        assigned programs and countries. Responsibility of this post is helping aircraft maintenance organizations to
        adapt Airbus Maintenance Concept including entering the service and providing hands on training.

        United Arab Emirates A330 MRTT June 2014- Still

        Cameroon CN235 Duration 3 Weeks March 2014

        United Arab Emirates Airbus A330 MRTT Duration 3 weeks January 2014

        Cameroon CN235 Duration 3 Months September - November 2013


  • Aircraft Avionics Technician, Cigli Air Force Base Izmir TURKEY, July 2010 – Present
    KT-1T (Korean Basic Trainer)
    • Managed the team of 18 personnel.
    • Worked as an Avionics Technician.
    • Performed daily inspections and readiness procedures for the 20 aircraft at initial stage.
    • Performed planned Quality Assurance checks and make the necessary documentation.
    • Applied T.C.T.O published by the aircraft manufacturer.
    • Used various kinds of test equipments to isolate the problems occurred on the aircraft.
    • Also followed all steps required to follow for calibration of these test sets.
    • Worked collaboratively with the KAI (Korean Aero Space Industries) Engineers.
    • Instructed courses to the pilot (students/instructors) as a substitute teacher.
  • Aircraft Avionics Technician, Incirlik Air Force Base Adana TURKEY, July 1999 – June 2010
    KC-135R
    • KC-135R is a Turkish Air refueling aircraft. This particular aircraft plays an important role in not only in the world but also in Turkish Air Force. It removes the all the constraints that comes with the fighter aircrafts readiness. Although located in one base still provides all the necessary support that is needed by the Air Force. Aircraft itself is a unique model. Converted from Boeing 707 and has gone through various upgrade programs to match the needs of the time.
    • Worked collaboratively with the team of 20 personnel.
    • Performed daily inspections and operation readiness procedures for KC-135R.
    • Performed planned Quality Assurance checks and make the necessary documentation.
    • Applied T.C.T.O published by the manufacturer and the component manufacturers.
    • Used various kinds of test equipments to isolate the problems occurred on the aircraft.
    • Also followed all steps required to follow for calibration of these test equipments.
    • Worked collaboratively with the other branches of the KC-135R (Fuel, Engine, Hydraulics and Airframe Shops).
    • Worked as a Liaison personnel between Turkish Air Force and US Air Force 2005 – 2010 with the counterpart.
    • As a Liaison my responsibility was to help US KC135R aircrafts and personnel for any issues they might encounter while stationed at Incirlik Air Force Base. Also had to ask for anything that Turkish Tankers need.
    • While stationed in Incirlik Tanker aircraft went under various modifications minor and major. Minor modifications included installation of new V/UHF Radio ARC-210 and removal of the redundant radio system, installation of new HF radio with Automatic Communication System capabilities and removal of the redundant radio systems, installation of FM Immunity VOR system and removal of redundant parts/cables, renewal of CSDFDR system with the better and upgraded version. After modernization took place it brought a lot of issues from hardware to software. Participated in the team US Engineers/Instructors and Turkish counterparts to solve these issues.
    • Took part in various operational missions in country and outside of the country.
    • When the mission took place out of country was given more than one role. Through the mission worked as Avionics Technician, helped Maintenance Operations act as a POC to prevent the misunderstandings between different nations.
    • Because of the special position Tankers held in Turkish Air Force flied more than 100 hours to solve the problems that couldn’t be repeated on the ground.
    • Due to the experience gained through the years hold the flying health certificate between 2005 and 2010. And flied for different purposes for example Quality Assurance, Supporting the mission in the air if encountered any problem and was ready with tools and parts to fix the issue and etc.
    • Instructed courses to the flight crew (pilots, boomers), maintenance personnel, and maintenance officers as a substitute teacher.
    • Worked collaboratively with the Air Force Logistics Command as a Point of Contact (POC) to solve helping all kinds of issued Tankers face.

Certifications & Courses

 
  • SMS Safety Management Systems Resource Group License 00000518 October 2014
  • FOD Prevention Resource Group License 00000517 October 2014
  • Certificate of Recognition ( A330 B1/B2 EASA Part 147 Theory&Practical Type Training SR Technics Group May 2014
  • Fuel Tank Safety Phase II LRTT Resource Group Technical Training UK License 2366616 April 2014
  • Fuel Tank Safety Phase 1 LRTT Resource Group Technical Training UK License 2366540 April 2014
  • Human Factors Initial LRTT Resource Group Technical Training UK License 2366523 April 2014
  • ISO 9001:2008 Overview and Internal Auditor 360 Training License 02/16/2014
  • EWIS (Electrical Wiring Interconnections Systems) LRTT Lufthansa Resources Tech. Training UK License 2357103\
  • EASA Part 145 Familiarisation Course LRTT Lufthansa Resources Technical Training UK License 2349336
  • EASA Part M Familiarisation Course LRTT Lufthansa Resources Technical Training Course UK License 2349337
  • TESOL(Teaching English To Speakers Of Other Languages) General English
  • TESOL(Teaching English To Speakers Of Other Languges) Business English
  • Certificado De Asistencia Curso Nocturno De Espanol Academia Internacional De Lenguas Madrid January 2013
  • Avionics and Instrumentation System Course 8 March 2010 – 2 April 2010
    Korean Aero Space Industries Sacheon, South Korea
  • Quality Assurance Course 11 January 2010 – 22 January 2010
    10th Tanker Air Base Technical Training Section Incirlik, Adana TURKEY
  • Aircraft Wiring & Harness Maintenance Course 04 February 2008 – 08 February 2008
    Air Force Aircraft Maintenance School Gaziemir, Izmir TURKEY
  • KC-135R Avionics System Differential Course 18 April 2005 – 20 May 2005
    10th Tanker Air Base Technical Training Section Incirlik, Adana TURKEY
  • Avionics System Technician Basic Differential Course 06 December 2004 – 17 December 2004
    Air Force Aircraft Maintenance School Gaziemir, Izmir TURKEY
  • High Frequency Radio ALE/SELCAL Training 22 March 2005 – 23 March 2005
    The United States Air Force Certificate Of Training Incirlik, Adana TURKEY
  • NCO Personal Development Course 11 October 2004 – 25 March 2005
    Air Force Distance Training Branch Guzelyali, Izmir TURKEY
  • Maintenance and Operation Training of KC135 FDR/CVR 9 Februry 2005
    ARINC Oklahoma City Certificate Of Completion Incirlik, Adana TURKEY
  • AN/ARC-210 RT-1794(C)Organizational Maintenance and Operation 40 Hours 03 October 2003
    Rockwell Collins Radio Systems Certificate Of Completion Incirlik, Adana TURKEY
  • Certificate of Advanced English Course 15 June 2001
    Uzman School Of English Gazipasa, Adana TURKEY
  • Certificate of Intermediate English Course 06 January 2001
    Uzman School Of English Gazipasa, Adana TURKEY
  • KC135R Pacer Crag Block 30 Course 25 September 2000 – 06 October 2000
    10th Tanker Air Base Technical Training Section Incirlik, Adana TURKEY
  • KC135R Communication and Navigation Systems Course 18 October 1999 – 24 November 1999
    10th Tanker Air Base Technical Training Section Incirlik, Adana TURKEY
  • KC135R Communication and Navigation Systems Differential Course 20 September 1999 – 24 September 1999
    10th Tanker Air Base Technical Training Section Incirlik, Adana TURKEY
  • Certificate of Completion of 360 Hours Computer Programming Course January 1996 – November 1996
    Ozel Bartin Berk Avci Computer Course Bartin TURKEY


    Languages

        Turkish (Native or bilingual proficiency)

        English (Native or bilingual proficiency)

        Spanish (Elementary proficiency)

        Arabic (Elementary proficiency)
 

Certificates of Appreciation

  • For Outstanding Service 28 September 2008 – 17 November 2008
    507th Air Refueling Wing Maintenance Teams Incirlik, Adana TURKEY
  • Superior Performance 31 July 2008
    Red Flag Exercise 08-3 Nellis Air Force Base Las Vegas NEVADA
  • For Supporting the Mission 15 December 2005
    940th Air Refueling Wing Maintenance Teams Incirlik, Adana TURKEY

Computer Skills

 
  • Working knowledge of Windows Office Applications
  • Working knowledge of computer networking.