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AMIT KUMAR

AMIT KUMAR

Ahmedabad

Summary

Dynamic professional dedicated to emerging technologies and innovative methodologies. Committed to continuous learning and applying industry best practices to drive project efficiency and effectiveness. Proven ability to adapt quickly to new tools and trends, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Passionate about leveraging expertise to contribute to team success and enhance overall performance.


Total Aviation Experience: 18 years 01 months.

Total Working Experience: 15 years 01 months.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Supply Chain & Logistics Head – Air Transport

IRM Pvt. Ltd.
04.2021 - Current
  • Company Overview: www.irmgroup.co.in
  • Responsible for procurement, import/export/domestic logistics of IRM Group, office administration, finance, and engineering stores management.
  • Coordination with planning, engineering, CAMO, Quality, Operation and finance for all aircraft maintenance activity.
  • Aircraft Service Program (Gulfstream AOS, Rolls-Royce Corporate Care, Honeywell MSP Mechanical, JSSI) contracts management.
  • Supplier, Contracted and Sub-Contracted vendor management.
  • Freight Forwarders account setup, contracts negotiation and management.
  • Logistic and Maintenance AOG support to foreign registered airplanes.
  • Import and re-export custom clearance of complete aircraft, and induction under AOP.
  • Responsible for schedule maintenance work scope review, preparing detailed costing and sales quotation for JSSI (Jet Support Services, Inc.), getting it approved, oversee maintenance update, billing and claim settlement (schedule and unscheduled) after completion of task and aircraft release to service.
  • Procurement and Logistics support to DGCA approved CAR 147 (Basic) IRM’s AME training institute.
  • Oversee payment collection, and timely payment to suppliers and service providers.

Deputy Manager-Supply Chain

Air Works India Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
10.2019 - 03.2021
  • Company Overview: www.airworks.aero
  • Responsible for identifying potential opportunity of Avionics Retrofit, Modification and Upgrades on fixed-wings and helicopters, identification of suitable SB/STC, detailed engineering evaluation and making list of material for complete solution, pricing, preparing comprehensive installation package, negotiation and meeting customers expectation and approval, coordination with OEMs and Regulatory Agencies, validation of STC, procurement and import/export logistics management of materials/tooling/GSE for complete solution, coordination with stores, planning and engineering for installation, closing of paperwork, billing, payment collection and Return to Service.

Assistant Manager-Supply Chain

Air Works India Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
05.2015 - 09.2019
  • Company Overview: www.airworks.aero
  • Monitoring of all incoming requests for quotation from customers and ensuring timely response to each enquiry with competitive quotation.
  • Monitoring of Tenders published by State Government, BSF, Indian Coast Guard, Aviation Research Centre, NRSC, Indian Air Force, Pawan Hans etc. and submission of bids as per tender terms and conditions before due date.
  • Close follow ups and negotiation on each RFQ and Quotations with suppliers and customers until receipt of order.
  • Monitoring of materials indent raised by CAMO and Planning department for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
  • Order processing under respective OEM’s service programs like CASP, MSP-Mechanical/Avionics, Smart Parts, Pro Parts, Plane Parts, EEC, P&W ESP etc.
  • Managing claims, related to warranty, service programs, disputes etc.
  • Monitoring of order processing, regular updates to customer, internal department and ensure delivery of materials on time.
  • Responsible for planning with management to reorder and maintain minimum stock level of frequently required spares and consumables needed for aircraft maintenance.
  • Managing inbound and outbound logistics which includes selection of freight forwarder, follow ups for shipping details, shipment tracking, documentation, custom clearance and delivery.
  • Responsible to ensure import/export shipment are processed with accurate documents, custom cleared under correct tariff code, and applicable customs notification is followed.
  • Responsible for validity extension of customs End Use Continuity Bond and its top up registered at Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore customs. Submission of consumption report and cancellation of bond.
  • Alert legal team to get company group marine policies for domestic as well as international shipment movements are renewed on time.
  • Responsible to get tools and equipment recalibrated and return to inventory on time.
  • Monitoring of core, DOA (defective on arrival) parts and rental return within time limit.
  • Monitoring of billing for each transaction.
  • Increasing supplier database, establish contract and maintaining business relationship.
  • Responsible for engineering evaluation of modifications being carried out on the aircraft like ADS-B Out, GPS WAAS, DBU, LPV, FMS, Pro Line 21 Advanced, Pro Line Fusion etc. Pricing of the installation package, offer to customer, closing of deal, planning and execution of modification.
  • Payment collection from customer. Also ensure suppliers are paid on time.
  • Mentoring team members in all functions involved in procurement, logistics, custom clearance, stores transactions, billing and business development.
  • Responsible for getting all regulatory permissions/import license from Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organization, WPC-Ministry of Communication & Information Technology, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, Directorate General of Civil Aviation, required for compliance before import of restricted commodities like fully charged Oxygen Cylinder, Fire Extinguisher, Radio Navigation and Communication Equipment, Parts containing Radio Active materials, Cartridges, etc.
  • 24 x 7 AOG support in delivery of materials to both Indian and Foreign registered aircraft inside as well as outside the country.
  • Contract negotiation and renewal with material suppliers, freight forwarders, and Custom House Agents (CHA).
  • Escalation of any issues if needed. Management reporting about on going and pipeline projects.

Senior Executive-Sales & Logistics

Air Works India Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
08.2012 - 04.2015
  • Company Overview: www.airworks.aero
  • Responsible for monitoring Indents raised by Planning/CAMO department for parts, modification kits, components and consumables required for aircrafts which are in AMC. Also monitoring RFQ received from non-AMC customers and supply them parts and consumables as per their requirement after quote approval.
  • Ensuring timely procurement of parts, materials and services from approved suppliers in accordance with the applicable Aviation Regulations and company procedures at most competitive price and at right time to meet operational and maintenance requirements of routine and special environment.
  • Selection of freight carrier depending upon nature and volume of shipment, follow up for shipping details and sending reminder for open orders. Sending order updates to concern internal department and customers.
  • Off core tracking, follow up for core return with planning, stores and customers to avoid delay. Giving export instruction to dispatch section for returning the core units and intimation of shipping details to respective suppliers.
  • Processing of Loan/Rental Orders and Repair Orders for tools, GSE, Engine, APU and other components.
  • Proper follow up of purchase orders for timely closure including certification papers, link to accounts and goods entry in bonded store.
  • Processing of Bailment Agreement for loaner Engine/APU to support customers Engine/APU events like unscheduled repair, HSI, CZI and MPI.
  • Evaluation of Service Bulletins and coordination with OEM for getting quotes, aircraft scheduling and processing of orders for SB kits, components and spares as per SB terms and condition as well as current aircraft’s service program.

Sales Executive

Magnum Aviation Pvt. Ltd.
10.2010 - 08.2012
  • Company Overview: www.magnumaviation.in
  • Floating RFQ to vendors and follow up for quotations.
  • Preparation of quotation and sending to customers.
  • Follow up and negotiation with customers on provided quotations for getting orders to meet the target.
  • Processing of Purchase Orders and preparation of order status to follow up on backorders.
  • Giving clearance instruction to logistics team for shipments against each order.
  • Follow up with customers for timely return of core units against exchange transactions.
  • Purchasing of spares and consumable material required for wheel & brake shop and avionics shop.
  • Providing details of each PO received from customer to finance department for booking of an Invoice.
  • Apart from the above work, being from an engineering background, I had also associated in carrying out maintenance work in avionics shop on airborne radio communication/navigation equipment and ELT.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

BVIMR, New Delhi
01.2010

12th -

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, West Champaran, Bihar
01.2007

10th -

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, West Champaran, Bihar
01.2005

Skills

  • AME (Avionics stream), Computer No: E-08046924
  • Institute: Indian Institute of Aeronautical Science, New Delhi
  • Aviation Authority: DGCA, Govt of India
  • Percentage: 843%
  • Duration: 3 years (June 2007-July 2010)
  • Basic AME (B2) Modules/paper details
  • Module: 200-Paper I, Subject/Category: Aircraft Rules & Regulations, Marks Obtained: 91/100, Session of passing: Oct 2008

    Module: 201-Paper II, Subject/Category: Aircraft General Engineering & Maintenance Practices, Marks Obtained: 84/100, Session of passing: Oct 2009

    Module: 207-Paper III, Subject/Category: Aircraft Electrical System (ES), Marks Obtained: 70/100, Session of passing: Jun 2010

    Module: 211-Paper III, Subject/Category: Aircraft Instrument System (IS), Marks Obtained: 76/100, Session of passing: Jun 2011

    Module: 1303, Subject/Category: Aircraft Radio Navigation System (RN), Marks Obtained: 48/52, Session of passing: Dec 2023

  • On Job Training (22 Jan 2010 – 21 July 2010)
  • During this period associated in carried out maintenance of operational Learjet-24 aircraft fitted with General Electric CJ610-6 Turbojet engines in Avionics Stream (ES & IS) from JRN Institute of Aviation Technology, New Delhi

  • Possessing Indian RTR (Aero) License
  • Cleared exam in Feb 2014 session

Accomplishments

  • Set up of IRM’s CAR 145 AMO and CAR 147 (Basic) AME Training Institute.
  • Air Works Star Performer Special Performance Award in March 2020 for efficiently and successfully managing the ADS-B Out modification on Indian Registered Hawker 900XP/850XP, Cessna 560XLS+, Gulfstream G200, Beechcraft B200GT, Beech 390 Premier 1/1A, and Cessna CJ2 starting from solutioning till delivery of the aircrafts.
  • Air Works High Flyer Team Special Performance Award in Aug 2019 for rendering a prompt support in servicing a Gulfstream make Canadian Business Jet G-V C-GLFV grounded at Chennai because of fuel leak from LH Wing Tank Access Panel during weekends with proper coordination and managed to achieve Return to Service (RTS). The OEM Gulfstream Aerospace as well as customer Skyservice Business Aviation both had appreciated and applauded the team for the continued support.
  • Partner Appreciation Award presented by Bombardier on April 13, 2017 to Air Works PartSupport team for best logistical and parts distribution in India.
  • Air Works Founder’s Day Award for year 2014-15 for exemplary performance and demonstration of Air Works values.
  • Air Works High Flyer Special Performance Award in October 2014 for arranging spares for all the major checks, coordination with planning department and vendors to ensure smooth delivery of spares at any given point of time resulting in timely completion of checks.
  • Appreciation letter dated Sep 4, 2014 from Air Works Director-GAMRO for successful handling and coordination of logistics part of work during heavy maintenance on VP-CBR aircraft.
  • Certificate and cash award on successful completion of 21 days training program conducted in Jan 2010 under "EWYL-CWG 2010" scheme of Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India.
  • Secured first position in AME Paper-I exam in Delhi region and second position at country level in Oct 2008 session.
  • Scholarship of INR 37,000.00 as a 50% reduction in second year fee for becoming topper in consecutive AME semester I and II.
  • Prize award for becoming topper in AME 2nd semester.
  • Prize award for becoming topper in AME 1st semester.

Certification

  • Internal Auditor Training Program on AS 9110 C QMS for Aviation Maintenance Organizations from TUV SUD South Asia Pvt. Ltd.
  • The Safety Management System, refresher, 1 Day program conducted by Redbird Flight Training Academy Pvt. Ltd. on Oct 11, 2024.
  • Train The Trainer certification from Ahmedabad Management Association on Sep 14, 2024.
  • Aircraft General Familiarization Training (Equivalent to Level 1 as per appendix III of CAR 66) on Gulfstream GV-SP (G550) airplane fitted with RRD BR710 Engines.
  • Certification Authorisation for Stores Inspection and Certification (G1) by IRM Pvt. Ltd., valid until 31 Dec 2025.
  • Successfully completed Continuation Training (General) which covered changes in MOE, CAR 145, CAR M, CAR 66, Marshalling, HF, SMS, FTS, EWIS and Special Operations (RVSM, PBN and NAT HLA) from Dec 30, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 conducted by IRM Pvt. Ltd.
  • Successfully completed Initial EDTO, CAT II and CAT III Landing training as per the requirement of CAR 145.A.30.
  • Aircraft General Familiarization Training (Equivalent to Level 1 as per appendix III of CAR 66) on Cessna 510 airplane fitted with PWC PW615 Engines.
  • Dangerous Goods Regulations (Recurrent) training for shippers and persons undertaking the responsibilities of shippers.

Languages known

English & Hindi

Timeline

Supply Chain & Logistics Head – Air Transport

IRM Pvt. Ltd.
04.2021 - Current

Deputy Manager-Supply Chain

Air Works India Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
10.2019 - 03.2021

Assistant Manager-Supply Chain

Air Works India Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
05.2015 - 09.2019

Senior Executive-Sales & Logistics

Air Works India Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
08.2012 - 04.2015

Sales Executive

Magnum Aviation Pvt. Ltd.
10.2010 - 08.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

BVIMR, New Delhi

12th -

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, West Champaran, Bihar

10th -

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, West Champaran, Bihar

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the information’s given by me are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. 


Date: Sep 13, 2025 Place: Ahmedabad, India

AMIT KUMAR