Hi, I’m
EAPEN FERNANDES
B1 Licenced Engineer
ANDHERI, MUMBAI
Summary
To gain a challenging and responsible position in an established organization where my professional experience will have valuable application towards proper maintenance of aviation systems. Highly motivated and seasoned aviation professional with extensive field and managerial experience in all aspects of Airline/AMO Engineering and Maintenance operations. -Possess strong leadership, planning, execution, efficiency development and people skills with broad experience in areas of Aircraft Maintenance management, Continued Airworthiness Management and Quality Assurance functions
Overview
25
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Indigo Airlines LtdMumbai
Associate Director & Base Manager
04.2006 - Current
Job overview
- Averaging 190 daily transit flights /40 Night halts and checks up to 6000FH/4500FC inspection checks at station.
- Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
- Supported continuous process and performance improvement for manufacturing issues, robustness and compliance.
AIRLINESMUMBAI
Sr Manager Maintenance
04.2006 - Current
Job overview
- Managing all line maintenance activities of
stations and Third Party Customers & ensure high
standards of maintenance
Monitoring, coordination & planning all AOG
activities
Reducing minimum delays in schedule operations
Cost cutting & production initiatives
Team building , mentoring of all staff at station
Maintenance Manager
01.2010 - 01.2016
Job overview
- B1 Type rated on following aircrafts
- AIRBUS A319/320/321
- V2500/CFM56-5B/PW1100G/CFM LEAP1/ Aircraft
- A321-211P2F
- Holding Airbus valid Taxi Approval on V2500/PW1100/CFM LEAP1A
- Instructor Pilot Transit Training
- JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To ensure that all daily operations are completed meeting quantum standards and deadlines including:daily flights, 25 base halts, with station approval of up-to 6000FH/4500FC inspections
- Scheduled and unscheduled tasks, component replacements and t/s a
- Oversee all base maintenance operations
- B
- Ensure safety in the workplace
- C
- Hiring of employees including scheduling, training, and payroll processes d
- Administering personnel documents, handling employee issues, and submitting required documents to corporate office
- E
- Control expenses and monitor the base budget
- F
- Liaison with local airport authority, regulatory authority (DGCA) and ensure compliance
- LINE MAINTENANCE CHECKS INCLUDING UNSHEDULED MAINTENANCE a
- Carrying out Line Maintenance duties on company aircraft
- B
- Overseeing the work requirements necessary for the completion of work packages and release aircraft for return to service
- C
- Ensuring that safety policies and procedures are followed
- D
- Complete and certify logbooks and work sheets for work accomplished
- E
- Performing duties in accordance with established policies and procedures while giving primary consideration to personal safety, the safety of co-workers and customers
- DELAY/DEFECT REPORTING TO LOCAL AIRWORTHINESS AUTHORITIES
- LOCAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT GROUP MEMBER
- (LSAG) a
- Identify Safety hazards and create awareness, discuss and provide solution to eliminate hazard
- B
- Coordinate Safety Training c
- Responsible for all preparing and coordinating all Engineering audit conducted by
- Flight safety, DGCA, QA and also ensuring completing and filing of action taken report.
AIR SAHARA PVT LTDMumbai
B1 Licensed Engineer
11.2003 - 08.2009
Job overview
- A
- Supervise daily line station operations including inspection and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft & Night halt aircrafts b
- Responsible for ensuring highest dispatch reliability
- C
- Managing All line station falling under the preview of western Region d
- Planning monthly shift patterns
- MAINTENANCE CONTROL CELL
- A
- Kept track of all fleet and co-ordinated with key units throughout the operations, maintenance and engineering activities so that maintenance, when needed, could be planned, co-ordinated and expedited to minimize delays and down time
- B
- Dispatched the necessary personnel within the company who can provide whatever maintenance, troubleshooting, or parts assistance that is needed to support the operational phase of the activity.
VISAA AIRWAYS (P) LTD
Trainee Engineer
03.2003 - 11.2003
AIR INDIA
08.2000 - 03.2002
Job overview
- Underwent practical training with Air India in their Major Maintenance Division on the following aircrafts:
- BOEING 747-200, 747-300 COMBI, 747-400
- AIRBUS: A310-300, A300B4
AIR INDIA
01.2000 - 07.2000
Job overview
- Underwent practical training in their Component Overhaul Division in the following divisions: UNDERCARRIAGE SECTION:
- Landing Gear: 747B-200, 747-300 COMBI, 747-400
- Wheels & Brakes : A300B4, A310-300 SYSTEM CONTROL GROUP
STRUCTUAL REPAIR GROUP INCLUIDING, AIRWORKS INDIA PVT LTD
06.1999 - 01.2000
Job overview
- Underwent practical training on:
- Beech craft C90, C90A, B100, B200 SUPERKING AIR
- Engine: PT6A-21, PT6A41, GARRET
- Comprehensive Maintenance Experience as under:
- BOEING : 737-300, 737-400,737-500
- Engine-CFM 56-3C-1, APU’S- Air Research GTCP 85- 129H/J&K
- BEECHCRAFT: C90, C90A, B100, B200 SUPERKING AIR
- Engine; PT6A-21, GARRET, and PT6A-41
- Ads Associated with periodic inspection and maintenance
- BOEING : B-737-300, B-737-400
- Associated with disassembly, assembly & maintenance of N/W & M/W
- NON - DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) SHOP: Associated in carrying out Eddy current, Die penetrant, Magnaflux & Ultrasonic inspections
Education
Aeronautical Training Centre India
Aircraft from Maintenance Engineering
01.1997 - 04.1999
St. Andrews College
HSC from Science
01.1995 - 04.1996
St. Dominic Savio School
SSC
01.1993 - 04.1994
Skills
Troubleshooting expertise
Field inspection
Good Telephone Etiquette
Multitasking Abilities
Written Communication
Active Listening
Teambuilding
Maintenance and Repair
Excellent Communication
Critical Thinking
Planning and Coordination
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
01.2010 - 01.2016
Associate Director & Base Manager
Indigo Airlines Ltd
04.2006 - Current
Sr Manager Maintenance
AIRLINES
04.2006 - Current
B1 Licensed Engineer
AIR SAHARA PVT LTD
11.2003 - 08.2009
Trainee Engineer
VISAA AIRWAYS (P) LTD
03.2003 - 11.2003
AIR INDIA
08.2000 - 03.2002
AIR INDIA
01.2000 - 07.2000
STRUCTUAL REPAIR GROUP INCLUIDING, AIRWORKS INDIA PVT LTD
06.1999 - 01.2000
Aeronautical Training Centre India
Aircraft from Maintenance Engineering
01.1997 - 04.1999
St. Andrews College
HSC from Science
01.1995 - 04.1996
St. Dominic Savio School
SSC
01.1993 - 04.1994