chandana kumara samarasundara, Aircraft Towing Opertor

chandana kumara samarasundara

Aircraft Towing Opertor

Dnata

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Diploma, Aeronautical Engineering
Experience
21 years, 10 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :21 years, 10 Months

Aircraft Towing Opertor at Dnata
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since September 2014

 In this safety-sensitive role, I am responsible to perform a smooth and safe tow operation at Dubai International Airport.

 Coordinate Emirates Engineering hangar activities with hangar coordinator to achieve effective parking positions and GSE for hangar requirements.

 The current holder of Aircraft Towing license for cross runway and non-cross runway tows on Emirates B777-200/300/300ER, B777F, A330-200, A340-300/500, A380-800 aircraft.

Aircraft Technician at Sri Lanka Air Force
  • Sri Lanka - Colombo 1
  • May 1995 to May 2007

 In this role I was responsible to complete routine aircraft servicing tasks in accordance with maintenance manual procedures and all safety procedures to the Full Mission Capability standard
 5 years engine experience on BELL 206/Allison 250-C20B and BELL 212/P&W PT6T-3B Helicopters
 5 years engine experience on KFIR C2/TC2/C7 (GE J79-J1E) Fighter Jet Aircraft
 3 years supervisory experience in certifying Engine Second Line maintenance including engine removal, preparation and installation, Special engine inspections, component changes, Engine washing and cleaning activities, Engine and control adjustments and riggings
 Completed daily, weekly, non-flying, periodic, Intermediate servicing and modifications
 Carried out engine and systems functional checks and leak checks during ground runs, Notified and reported any engine abnormality/malfunctions, Promptly attended engine snags and performed troubleshooting
 On arrival reviewed tech-log entries with flight crew and rectified reported defects, performed Line maintenance activities (Refuelling, Fuel tank sump drain checks)
 Performed Cock-pit I/C duties on Kfir Fighter Jet Aircraft including cockpit preparation, fighter pilot strapping, pre-flight checks, pre and post start-up checks, aircraft marshalling and towing, FOD inspection
 Maintained aircraft/engine log books, historical data and records
 Participated in recovery of AOG aircraft including major repairs on engines and associated components
 Monitored parts availability (Nil stock/AOG), Raised parts requests for ADD
 Actively participated in making annual engine spares, materials and tooling requirement list
 Properly handled removed engines and components for repair and overhaul, aircraft washing and cleaning, preventive maintenance on GSE
 Provided on the job training and class room training sessions for assigned SLAF trainees
 Fully complied with safety procedures regarding aircraft engines
 Performed and supervised daily workload in the section (carry out immediate repairs to meet the urgent operational requirements

Education

Diploma, Aeronautical Engineering
  • at Sri Lanka Air Force
  • May 1997

Specialties & Skills

Human Factors
Computer Skills
Maintenance Safety,Human Factors & General Engineering Practices.
Aircraft Maintenance Documentation
Airport Driving Permit

Languages

English
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

KFIR C2/C7/TC2(GE J79-J1E) FIGHTER JET AIRCRAFT TYPE TRAINING. (Training)
Training Institute:
Sri Lanka Air Force
Date Attended:
January 2002
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SPECIAL COURSE (Training)
Training Institute:
Sri Lanka Air Force
Date Attended:
September 2005
BELL206(ALLISON 250) & BELL212(PW PT6T-3) HELICOPTER TYPE TRAINING. (Training)
Training Institute:
Sri Lanka Air Force
Date Attended:
January 1998
AIRCRAFT TOWING (B777,A330/340 & A380) (Training)
Training Institute:
Emirates Engineering Training
Date Attended:
December 2010
AIRCRAFT GROUND HANDLING & GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT. (Training)
Training Institute:
dnata Technical Training
Date Attended:
May 2007
AIRCRAFT GROUND SERVICING ON B727-200/ATR72/F100. (Training)
Training Institute:
Iran Aseman Airlines
Date Attended:
August 2011
AERO ENGINE MECHANIC BASIC & ADVANCED COURSE. (Training)
Training Institute:
Sri Lanka Air Force
Date Attended:
May 1995
HUMAN FACTORS IN AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE (Training)
Training Institute:
Emirates Engineering Training
Date Attended:
December 2011