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
Documentation and reporting
Emergency Response Planning
Positive attitude
Team development
Multitasking Abilities
Interpersonal relations
Corporate governance
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