Ghazi Alharbi
Jeddah
Summary
Highly experienced Avionics and Flight Recorders Specialist with over 30 years of expertise in aviation investigation, avionics testing, and maintenance. Skilled in complex analysis, troubleshooting, and data extraction for critical flight data and cockpit voice recorders. Extensive background in managing advanced testing systems and leading technical teams, with proven abilities in enhancing diagnostic capabilities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing technical training. Bilingual in Arabic and English.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Flight Recorders Specialist
Aviation Investigation Bureau
10.2015 - Current
- Perform comprehensive data extraction and analysis for Flight Data Recorders (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorders (CVR) within the Aviation Investigation Bureau's lab.
Avionics Shop Designee Supervisor / Technician
Saudi Arabian Airlines
09.1987 - 10.2015
- Directed integration and calibration of Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) across various aircraft platforms, including Airbus, Boeing, and ATR families.
Skills
- Maintenance and repair
- Quality Assurance
- Technical communication
- System installations
Technicalexpertise
Skilled in downloading, analyzing, and troubleshooting all types of flight recorders, including DVDR, SSCVR, SSFDR, and OQAR., Proficient with IRS-1200, IRS-2000, Avtron K825B, Honeywell SATCOM and TCAS systems, Thales TB3 and TB4, and ATEC Series 6, with a strong focus on navigation, autopilot, power control, and collision avoidance systems., Extensive experience with critical aircraft units across platforms such as B747, B777, AB300-600, MD-11, MD-90, including autopilot, flight management, in-flight entertainment, and satellite communications., Coordinated with manufacturers for software and hardware updates, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Languages
Arabic
English
Educationcertifications
- Diploma in Aviation Technology, U.S.A, 1986
- Aircraft Accident Investigation and Management, Embry-Riddle University, 2016
- Advanced Accident Investigation, Embry-Riddle University, 2016
- GACA Airman Certificate RM-003746
- Air Transport Safety Investigation
- Human Factors for Transport Safety Investigation
- Advanced Aircraft Accident Investigation
- Advanced BGA Chip-Off
- Flight Data Analysis
- Safety Management Systems for Civil Aviation
- FAS software
- Crash Damage Recovery Equipment
- Aircraft Accident Investigation and Management
- متطلبات دوره اسعافات اوليه
- مقدمه في الراقبه الجويه
- Safety Board Flight Recorders Data Retrieval Methods by Honeywell
- Multiple Specialized Training Programs
- Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance (Rockwell, 1992)
- SATCOM H/W (Honeywell, 1999)
- ECU for GE-90 B777 Engine (CFM France, 2006)
Professional Development
- Insight Suite Training Course, Flightscape, Canada, 2016
- Advanced Training in TCAS, SATCOM, and IRS Systems, Various programs in U.S.A, U.K., France
Timeline
Flight Recorders Specialist
Aviation Investigation Bureau
10.2015 - Current
Avionics Shop Designee Supervisor / Technician
Saudi Arabian Airlines
09.1987 - 10.2015
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