Praphulla Salunkhe
Flight And Corporate Safety
Dwarka
Summary
To excel in the field of Aviation through knowledge and hard work.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Chief Manager – Flight Safety (Investigation / ERP Nodal / Auditor)
Air India Express Ltd
10.2024 - Current
- Performed the investigation of incidents.
- Maintained the air safety occurrence reporting database for analysis and dissemination of deidentified data as case studies
- Carried out safety audits and inspections.
- Assisted in keeping oversight of the Flight Data Analysis Programme
- Liaised with group ERP section for managing the emergency response plan
Deputy Chief of Flight Safety (DGCA Approved Holder)
AIX Connect Pvt Ltd
10.2022 - 10.2024
- Monitored safety reporting system Coruson to identify safety hazards and mitigate them.
- Maintained the air safety occurrence reporting database for analysis and dissemination of deidentified data as case studies.
- SPOC for the DGCA Mandatory Occurrence Reporting requirements.
- Attended the Regulatory Safety Review Board meeting and Company Board Meetings.
- Performed the investigation of incidents.
- Carried out safety audits and inspections.
- Assisted in keeping oversight of the Flight Data Analysis Programme
- Contributed and coordinated for publishing the periodic Company flight safety magazine.
- Liaised with OEM, Engineering and other relevant departments for safety investigations and safety promotions.
Maintenance Operations Controller
AirAsia India Ltd.
12.2017 - 10.2022
- Provided guidance to AME’s in Line Maintenance Department for snag rectification
- Liaising with QA, CAMO, Flight safety & OCC in case of incident/ accident & occurrences.
- Liaising with tech services, logistics, PPG, Base In charges for speedy recovery of AOG aircraft.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
AirAsia India Ltd.
05.2016 - 12.2017
- Airbus A320-216 / 214 aircraft fitted with CFM56-5B engines.
- Carried out Transit, Daily, Weekly and E checks, snag rectification and scheduled call outs.
Technician Approval Holder
AirAsia India Ltd.
01.2014 - 04.2016
- Airbus A320-216 / 214 aircraft fitted with CFM56-5B engines.
- Associated with carrying out Transit, daily, weekly and E checks, snag rectification and scheduled call outs.
Aircraft Technician
Air Arabia, Sharjah, UAE
09.2013 - 12.2013
- Airbus A320-214 aircraft fitted with CFM56-5B Engines
- Associated AME’s in Line Maintenance Department with carrying out transit, Daily, weekly, A1, A2, A3 & A4 checks and snag rectifications.
Aircraft Technician
Kingfisher Airlines Ltd.
03.2009 - 09.2013
- Airbus A320 family aircraft fitted with IAE V2500-A5 Engines
- Certified Transit Inspection on Airframe and Engine systems as per schedule.
- ATR 72-212A aircraft fitted with PW 127F engines.
- Carried out up to 4A check inspections, Scheduled Call Outs and snag rectification
Transition AME
Kingfisher Airlines Ltd.
11.2008 - 02.2009
- Airbus A320 family aircraft fitted with IAE V2500-A5 Engines
- Certified Transit Inspection with MEL invoking on Airframe and Engine systems as per schedule.
- ATR 72-212A aircraft fitted with PW 127F engines.
- Carried out up to Weekly Check inspections and snag rectification.
Aircraft Technician
Kingfisher Airlines
12.2005 - 11.2006
- Airbus A320 family aircraft fitted with IAE V2500-A5 Engines
- Associated to carry out up to 6A, 15 Monthly Inspection and snag rectification.
Aircraft Technician
Air Deccan, Mumbai
04.2004 - 12.2005
- Airbus A320-232 Aircraft fitted with IAE V2527-A5 Engines.
- Associated to carry out up to Daily Inspection and minor snag rectification.
- ATR 42-320 and ATR 42-500 aircraft fitted with PW 121 & PW 127E engines respectively.
- Associated with carrying out up to Weekly Inspection, Major and minor snag rectification, Propeller Blade replacement, Engine Change, etc.
Apprentice (Trainee)
Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd., Mumbai
07.2001 - 07.2002
- MI - 172 Helicopters fitted with TV3-117VM Engines.
- Associated to carry out up to 2000 Hrs Inspection, snag rectification, engine change, etc.
- SA365N DAUPHIN II Helicopters fitted with Arriel 1 C Engines.
- Associated with carrying out up to 1000 Hrs (2T) Inspection, snag rectification, 500 Hrs Inspection of Engines, engine change, etc.
Education
Course in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering - AME
Air Technical Training Institute
Kolkata12.2001
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - undefined
Government Polytechnic
Miraj06.1998
Higher Secondary Certificate - 12th Science
Yashvantarao Chavan College of Science
Karad06.1995
Skills
Compliance management
Certification
Holding DGCA AME licence No. 8228 in B1 category, duly endorsed with Type rating for
Other Activities
- Completed IATA Flight Data Analysis Fundaments e-learning course.
- As an In-charge of shift handled, the shift manpower, correspondence with Management, other departments and Regulatory Agencies.
- Handled the Internal and regulatory audits, spot checks.
Timeline
Chief Manager – Flight Safety (Investigation / ERP Nodal / Auditor)
Air India Express Ltd
10.2024 - Current
Deputy Chief of Flight Safety (DGCA Approved Holder)
AIX Connect Pvt Ltd
10.2022 - 10.2024
Maintenance Operations Controller
AirAsia India Ltd.
12.2017 - 10.2022
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
AirAsia India Ltd.
05.2016 - 12.2017
Technician Approval Holder
AirAsia India Ltd.
01.2014 - 04.2016
Aircraft Technician
Air Arabia, Sharjah, UAE
09.2013 - 12.2013
Aircraft Technician
Kingfisher Airlines Ltd.
03.2009 - 09.2013
Transition AME
Kingfisher Airlines Ltd.
11.2008 - 02.2009
Aircraft Technician
Kingfisher Airlines
12.2005 - 11.2006
Aircraft Technician
Air Deccan, Mumbai
04.2004 - 12.2005
Apprentice (Trainee)
Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd., Mumbai
07.2001 - 07.2002
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - undefined
Government Polytechnic
Higher Secondary Certificate - 12th Science
Yashvantarao Chavan College of Science
Course in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering - AME
Air Technical Training Institute