NAVIN KUMAR
Gurgaon
Summary
14 Years of total aviation experience covering various aspects of airline engineering and maintenance. This includes 11 years working experience and 3 years Ab-initio training in Aircraft Maintenance Engineer. Managing Projects in Engineering & Maintenance with a mid-sized team. Part of management team for various assignments on aircraft configuration selection, aircraft transitions (Deliveries & Redeliveries), Negotiations, Short & Long term planning to meet company objectives, new initiatives. Quick execution plan in case of dynamic changes in any project. Worked with multi nationals and multi cultures during different assignments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader-Engineering Projects
SpiceJet Ltd
Gurgaon
04.2018 - Current
- Review the technical specification and technical term of lease agreement of new/ used aircraft and demonstrate the same to management for selection of aircraft
- Managed Technical records of Delivery & Re-delivery projects of aircraft and co-coordinated with internal departments (Tech Services, Tech Records, Procurement & logistics, Warranty and Airworthiness-ARC, C of A, C of R & AOP etc.) and third parties like OEM, Vendors, MROs and lessors etc
- Negotiation and finalizing technical acceptance and exceptions letter during EIS and EOL
- Managed regulators Audit during C of A and export C of A process of aircraft.
- Providing appropriate training to the Records staff for priorities the activity during aircraft transitions.
- Responsible for technical review & feasibility study, cost analysis of master change/EASA & FAA Minor/major modification/alteration and present a business case to the management along with execution plan
- Prepare an execution plan for project and share progress report with management and other stakeholders
- Track the project and make Quick execution plan in case of dynamic changes in any project
- Raise RFPs, Compare proposals for price & specifications and negotiate with vendors for reducing the cost to the company
- Communicate with vendors to ensure that the product/services arrives in a timely fashion
- Primary focal from engineering side for any new implementation in cabin interior on fleet required by Chairman’s office
- Handling of adhoc projects assigned by management, for Example: Sea Plane operations set ups, new hangar setup, CAR 145 repair shop setup, CAR part 21G production shop setup, major modification and AOG recovery etc.
Senior Project Engineer
SpiceJet Ltd
Gurgaon
10.2016 - 03.2018
- Leading role in Delivery & Re-delivery projects of aircraft and co-coordinating with Technical Services, Technical Records, Planning, Airworthiness and third party/lessor
- Ensuring compilation of delivery binders for lease returns.
- Advance plan for execution of delivery and re-delivery project of aircraft
- Assisting management in finalizing the configuration of new & used aircraft
- Assisting management for fleet configuration analysis & standardization in coordination with all concerned department
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders including OEMs to resolve Engineering issues for any SB and non-OEM modifications
- Setting up new stations and coordinating for internal and external Audit.
- Worked as a project leader in AOG recovery and Act as primary liaison between all internal and external stakeholders.
Technical Services Engineer
SpiceJet Ltd
Gurgaon
07.2015 - 09.2016
- Performed evaluation of technical documentations (SB & SLs) and regulatory documents (EASA/FAA ADs & DGCA Mandatory modification and prepare an Engineering Orders (EOs) /Work Cards for compliance fleet wide
- Performed evaluation of Non-OEM modification (FAA & EASA STC/Part 21 Minor mod/Major Mod) package and prepared engineering order for implementation on aircraft
- Prepared monthly reports to determine cause and failure trend analysis and coordinating with Manufacturer/OEM for appropriate guidelines for specific maintenance/modification required for defect rectification
- Assisting reliability team to improve system reliability by providing technical inputs based on evaluation of ADs, SBs & SLs and other technical data from Aircraft and components OEMs
- Conducted monthly meeting to finalize compliance time & procedure for AD,SB,SL by Board member
- Coordinated with maintenance team for critical modification and troubleshooting etc
- Assisted internal & external audits and investigations
- Performed analysis of Airplane Performance using Boeing Performance Software and issuing certificate after data analysis
- Carry out DFDR data analysis for mandatory parameters using Aero bytes Software.
Assistant Planning Engineer
SpiceJet Ltd
Gurgaon
12.2011 - 06.2015
- Scrutinizing and updating Work Packages, Schedules, Major Checks, AD, SB, EO and component history in electronics system
- Taking corrective actions for any discrepancy observed during review
- Archiving of completed work package and job cards
- Completion of Aircraft Log Books and audit of completed aircraft records
- Preparation of C of A, C of R and ARC documents as per yearly calendar shared by Airworthiness department
- Worked as an On-Site Technical Representative on Re-delivery check & C-checks of B737NG and managed Aircraft records /documentation
- Preparation of Delivery Binders post review of records and status report of HT, OC / CM & LLPs, AD / SB, Non-OEM Modifications and Structural Repairs DFPs Folder compilation and Lease Return work-scope preparation
- Worked as an On-Site Representative (Technical Records) during Wet Lease operation in Saudi Arabia with NAS air
- Good working knowledge in RAL (Russell Adams System) & AMOS.
Trainee Technician
Kingfisher Airlines
New Delhi
05.2011 - 11.2011
- Associated in carrying out planned & unplanned maintenance, which includes servicing, components replacement, modification & snag rectification on Aircraft (A-319, A-320, A-321, A-330, ATR-42 & ATR-72).
Apprentice
Air India
New Delhi
02.2010 - 08.2010
- Associated in carrying out maintenance & snag rectification in major maintenance (A-320) & Component overhauling shop.
On Job Training
School of Engg & Technology
Neemrana
03.2009 - 09.2009
- Associated in carrying out maintenance & snag rectification on Aircraft Fokker F-27 series-200 & 500
- Associated in carrying out New Shop setups.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Electronics
Vinayaka Mission University
Salem Tamilnadu, India2011
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering - Aircraft Maintenance
School of Engineering & Technology
New Delhi, India2009
Senior Secondary School - Science & Maths
Board of School Education
Haryana, India2005
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Other Training & Courses
Skills
- Coordinating team projects
- Aircraft Lease & Asset Management
- Technical Records Management
- Technical Services
- Production Planning
- Aircraft Delivery & Redelivery Management
- Fleet configuration analysis & standardization,
- Major/ Minor Modification and Alterations
- Heavy Maintenance Management
- B737NG passenger to freighter conversion,
- Communication with third party
Accomplishments
* Completed 50+ aircraft Delivery & redelivery projects and success in minimizing the cost for the organization during these projects. This number includes 28 old & 23 new aircraft transactions.
* SpiceJet cargo operation setup done successfully, starting from Pax-To-Cargo conversion till induction and starting of scheduled flight.
* Successfully implemented aircraft induction process in SpiceJet by preparing various Checklists for individual department & Work flow charts to avoid gaps in future inductions.
Timeline
Team Leader-Engineering Projects
SpiceJet Ltd
04.2018 - Current
Senior Project Engineer
SpiceJet Ltd
10.2016 - 03.2018
Technical Services Engineer
SpiceJet Ltd
07.2015 - 09.2016
Assistant Planning Engineer
SpiceJet Ltd
12.2011 - 06.2015
Trainee Technician
Kingfisher Airlines
05.2011 - 11.2011
Apprentice
Air India
02.2010 - 08.2010
On Job Training
School of Engg & Technology
03.2009 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Electronics
Vinayaka Mission University
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering - Aircraft Maintenance
School of Engineering & Technology
Senior Secondary School - Science & Maths
Board of School Education
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Other Training & Courses