Development Support Engineer
QuEST
Total years of experience :16 years, 8 Months
* Successfully led the Life Management Program (LMP) on Rolls-Royce aero engines to meet regulatory requirements and also, supervised three other engineers.
* Directed, led and supported other engineering and skilled personnel in managing and executing multiple tasks and projects.
* Reviewed load capacity at inspection locations quarterly and resolved all queries raised by the customer.
* Collaborated with internal departments to resolve technical issues and for preparing customer communications, presentations and technical reports.
* Managed forecasting of parts and generating fleet leader to all Life Limited Parts.
* Built new strategies to meet yearly KPI targets and implemented them within the team.
* Cancellation of Non-Modification Service Bulletins to reduce the maintenance burden on overhaul shops and operators.
* Participated in Technical Life Review (TLR) represented as a member of Rolls-Royce Service Engineering, along with Materials and Critical Part Lifing, to identify and report any issues that may affect component life or integrity, and to
initiate corrective action.
* Placed in Rolls-Royce Plc, Derby UK, as a ‘Service Engineering Coordinator' for two years to accurately implement a revamped LMP process and to manage the closure of LMP inspection reports, which was achieved ahead of schedule.
* Periodically, presented the status of Life Management Plan in the Project to the Safety Review Board.
* Ensured aircraft maintenance is performed in compliance with federal regulations and industry standards.
* Responsible for the removal and installation of aircraft engines (Prat & Whitney 127F and IAE V2527-A5), auxiliary power units (Honeywell 131-9A), aircraft line removal units for repair, overhaul, inspection and troubleshooting, including snag rectification, repair, and servicing.
* Conducted ground operations of aircraft maintenance and performed routine inspections and administrative responsibilities.
* Performed pre-flight, extended transit, daily and weekly inspections, monthly/yearly and 15 monthly checks on both Airbus and ATR aircraft.
* Supported in accomplishing borescope inspection on PW-127F, IAE V2530-A5, IAE V2527-A5 engines and PW4168A.
* Extensive knowledge on Inflight Entertainment System (IFE) and minor cabin repairs.
* Recorded all data provided in the aircraft log book, history cards, aircraft registers and other quality controlled documentation into a tool called Airline Resource Management System (ARMS).
Air Deccan was the first Indian low-cost carrier; it merged with Kingfisher Airlines in April 2008.
* Assisted in pre-flight, extended transit, daily & weekly Inspection on both Airbus & ATRs and verifying work packages/work orders.
* Performed minor troubleshooting of snags on ATR & Airbus and monitored Service Bulletins and Advisory Directives.
Modules: Introduction to Air Transport Industry, Research Method and Statistics, Theory and Application of Air Transport Economics and Finance, Air Law and Regulatory Policy, Air Transport Operations, Air Transport Market Analysis and Forecasting, Air Transport Strategic Management, Aviation Safety Management, Air Transport Marketing, Group Project : Created a Business Plan for an ultra-low-cost carrier (Fly Namaste) in India. Individual Research: Introduction of a new product which could save water consumption in aircraft galley and lavatory by upto 65% and thereby, airline have operational and environmental benefit.
Modules: Air Transport Fundamentals, Airport Operations, Converting Strategy into Actions, Airline Revenue Management, Leadership for Strategic Execution, Executing Complex Programs
Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Science and Civilization, English, Hindi, Indian Heritage and Culture. Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Modules: Rules and Regulations, Basic Electricity, Aircraft Materials, Engineering Drawing, Theory of Flight, Basic Electronics and Computer, Aircraft Systems, Aerodynamics, Piston Engine, Jet Engine, Aircraft Structure, Aircraft Instrument, Propeller, Aircraft Inspection and Document and Aircraft Radio Systems. BAMEC License holder on Heavy Aircraft and Jet Engine from DGCA, India.