Khawla, the first Emirati to examine the parts of the aircraft X - ray

Between the engines of the giant aircraft and maintenance and inspection equipment, the UAE engineer Khawla Al-Raisi has spent years, working diary, trying to discover all the secrets of this world, and know the details of all parts of the aircraft, and how to deal with them professionally, starting with some types of «Airbus» and «Boeing» , Down to the helicopter, and other military aircraft.

Khawla, a maintenance engineer at the Abu Dhabi Police Department, has become the first Emirati to receive a third level certificate for non-destructive examination of aircraft parts by X-rays and ultrasound, expressing in her interview with Emirates Today that she is delighted to enter this different field.

“I succeeded in being one of the first Emirati women to break into this world, having a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the UAE University. At Strata Manufacturing, which specializes in the manufacture of airframe components in Al Ain.

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Khawla succeeded in completing the third level examinations for this examination, which was conducted by the British company (AIT), one of the finest companies specialized in granting this certificate, which is accredited by the European Aviation Safety Organization and the US Federal Aviation Administration.

After a month of joining Strata, she sent a training program to the Italian company Alenia Ermaki to train non-destructive inspection of aircraft parts, and in 2011 became an engineer specialized in this type of testing.

Khawla, who sees gender differences as psychological barriers, said: “I loved the world of airplanes, and with every passing day, my passion grows to create a great challenge for me to go deeper into this field, discover all its secrets, and acquire more skills, which made me recognize all Parts of the aircraft, and have the skills to deal with emergencies professionally ».

The first experiment

Khawla admits that her first experience with the aircraft was not without hesitation: “The task was challenging, and over time, she quickly overcame fear to replace him with a real desire to go deeper into this profession and discover all its aspects and secrets.”

Khawla's insistence on excellence in a field that was limited to foreigners made her to join him steadily, and pass all the necessary training to qualify them to deal with aircraft professionally, stressing that «storming into this world reflected on her personality and make it do not throw difficulties, became patience and focus and speed of intuition its approach in all Her daily dealings have taken analytical thinking a way of dealing with all the problems she faces at work and beyond. ”

Permanent evolution

Khawla's passion for this world has made her overcome obstacles that did not stand in the way of realizing her dreams. “Those who work in this field realize that the road to challenges is long, and the real challenge is that the study does not stop getting a university degree. The aviation industry is in constant development, and there are many modern aircraft that the world is witnessing every day, which requires us to know what is new by participating in specialized international conferences, and joining specialized workshops that increase the efficiency And the experience of workers in this field. ”

“The sense of responsibility towards my country, being one of the first citizens working in this field, made me realize from the first day of work the size of the task I have chosen, so I made my mastery of the tasks assigned to me by the mirror that reflects to the whole world the ability of Emirati women to give and excellence. And excellence. ”

Appreciation look

“I have found great encouragement from my colleagues who work with me, both in the first company and at present. The outlook has changed, and our leadership believes in the role of women in driving development, and my happiness doubles when I feel I have succeeded in my mission, and my passion for my work makes me think outside times. Official Work.

"Since my inception, I have never felt stressed. My belief is that my work is an important social message that drives me to accomplish it to the fullest, and increases the enthusiasm of the glances of pride and appreciation that I see in all who deal with me, to prove and all the daughters of my country in various fields that Emirati women have all the skills Qualifies them to work in the field with all the difficulties and challenges.

A message to the daughters of her generation

In the celebrations of the UAE Women's Day, which falls on August 28th, Khawla Al Raisi invited her generation daughters to join her in the world of aircraft maintenance and flying in all fields of field work, considering that serving the nation and giving back to the Secretariat in the necks of all the sons of the UAE, female and male.

She hoped that her experience would inspire girls of her generation and encourage them to knock on new doors of work, without hesitation.

From Boeing to the helicopter

The Airbus, Boeing, A380, and 787 are the most important types dealt with by the engineer Khawla Al-Raisi during her journey in the world of flight inspection in «Cerata», but in the field of maintenance was able to deal with the helicopter Justic and Al-Bail 412.