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RAVI KUMAR INDALA

RAVI KUMAR INDALA

PUNE

Summary

Dynamic Regional Manager with a proven track record in project management, building and structural maintenance of an aircraft. Certified mechanical trainer, trained thousands of aircraft maintenance engineers. Successfully assembled multiple certified aircrafts, demonstrating exceptional leadership and technical expertise. Recognized for training excellence and quality assurance, leveraging strong skills in various technical aspects and vendor management to drive operational success.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

REGIONAL MANAGER

CKD AEROSPACE PVT LTD
PUNE
11.2023 - Current
  • Involved in planning, designing, manufacturing and assembly of sports utility aircrafts.
  • So far assembled G1 SPYL aircraft and Murphy Moose aircraft, SF2 Archon and Tiger moth aircrafts.
  • Built four different sports utility certified aircrafts.

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTOR

INDIAN AIR FORCE AVIATION
CHENNAI
10.2019 - 06.2023
  • Posted to mechanical training institute as a technical instructor.
  • Involved in instructional duties to teach technicians who got enrolled in air force for various aircraft maintenance activities.
  • Cleared ground training instructor course with best grading and stood as best instructor.
  • Trained hundreds of young technicians to work on different aircrafts.
  • Graded as exceptional instructor for teaching skills.

AN-32 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

INDIAN AIR FORCE AVIATION
CHENNAI
06.2003 - 06.2023
  • Conducted minor and major repairs on AN-32 aircraft, focusing on hydraulics, systems, and components.
  • Supervised aircraft servicing planning and workforce deployment for daily operations.
  • Achieved supervisory clearance at an early age after passing required exams and practical evaluations.
  • Led quality assurance checks, ensuring compliance with standards in AOG production.
  • Specialized in major structural repairs and landing gear operations on the ground.
  • Executed hydraulic system testing using various rigs and methods, including PAMAS S-40 system.
  • Directed corrosion prevention programs to detect and mitigate corrosion effectively.
  • Possessed strong expertise in composite materials maintenance.

AN-32 JUNIOR ENGINEER

INDIAN AIR FORCE AVIATION
CHANDIGARH
07.2010 - 07.2015
  • Elevated to work on AN-32 1st line and 2nd line activities at new place.
  • Actively participated in minor and major snags of AN-32 aircraft which includes aircraft hydraulics, systems, components, air-conditioning, pressurisation, structure repair controls, corrosion and fuel systems.
  • Actively involved in deployment of technicians for various technical tasks on aircraft and proper documentation of each technical task.
  • Actively participated in major snag rectifications.
  • Aircraft control rudder system change, fin removal and fitment at small base is a remarkable job.
  • Aircraft fuel system flexible tank change at minor base is the biggest achievement which needs expertise and sound knowledge.
  • Recommended for commendation by commandeer-in-chief for remarkable job done in aircraft fuel system flexible tank.
  • Bagged three times aerospace safety awards and best technician for year in 2012.

AN-32 TECHNICIAN

INDIAN AIR FORCE AVIATION
AGRA
04.2005 - 06.2010
  • Worked on AN-32 1st line and 2nd line activities.
  • Daily maintenance, role change of aircraft, minor repair on aircraft hydraulics, systems, components, air-conditioning, pressurisation, structure repair and controls, corrosion and fuel systems.
  • Given independent in charge on preventive maintenance break down maintenance activities.
  • Result achieved on reducing break down hours.
  • Selected for abroad mission at very junior level.
  • Stood best technician consecutively for 03 years.
  • 2 times nominated for aerospace safety award.

AN-32 SPECIAL AIRCRAFT TRAINEE

INDIAN AIR FORCE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
KOLKATA
01.2005 - 04.2005
  • Special training and OJT on AN-32 1st line and 2nd line servicing.
  • Cleared training for Higher end maintenance of AN32 Aircraft.
  • Got Exceptional Grade & Gold Medal.

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TRAINEE

MECHANICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE
CHENNAI
01.2004 - 12.2004
  • Trained on aircraft maintenance engineering.
  • Completed Classroom and practical maintenance training and got expertise to individually perform aircraft maintenance activities.
  • Got selected for AN-32 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE (Russian aircraft)

AEROSPACE SAFETY TRAINEE

INDIAN AIR FORCE AVIATION INSTITUTE
06.2003 - 12.2003
  • Initial phase training on aerospace safety
  • Undergone all safety training as hands on experience.
  • Stood best in outdoor activities

Education

DME -

B.E. - (Mech)

M Tech - (Mech)

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Nondestructive Testing
  • Hydraulics
  • Pneumatics
  • Pressure Vessels
  • Structural Maintenance
  • Lean Module
  • Cellular System
  • Batch Processing
  • Value Stream Mapping
  • SMED
  • Metals and Materials Knowledge
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Skin Damage Identification
  • Riveting
  • Spot Welding
  • Brazing
  • Hydraulic Systems Knowledge
  • Hydraulic Maintenance
  • Hydraulic Pipeline Changing
  • Hydraulic Component Replacement
  • Ground Operating Rigs
  • Hydraulic Oil Contamination Checks
  • Composite Materials Inspection
  • Ground Equipment Maintenance
  • Corrosion Identification
  • Preventive Maintenance of Aircraft Systems
  • Quality Checks
  • Vendor Management
  • Fire Safety
  • Technical Documentation
  • Engineering Drawing Interpretation
  • Inspection Procedures
  • In-situ Checks
  • Calibration Preparation

Qualification

  • DME
  • B.E. (Mech)
  • M Tech (Mech)
  • Certified in PMP
  • Six Sigma Black & Green Belt
  • Level -II Certified NDE inspector in DPT
  • LPT
  • MPT
  • UT
  • RT
  • USTG
  • RTIF
  • ECT
  • LT
  • IT
  • VT

Certification

Certified in Project Management Professional (PMP)

Certified in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt & Green Belt

NDT Level II in (ASNT–SNT-TC-1A) ECT, UT, RT, DPT, VT, LT, IT, RFTI,

USTG, MPT

Solid Works and Art Cam soft wares

CNC Operation

Internal Auditor as per ISO 9001:2015

Languages

Telugu
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1

AIRCRAFT BUILDER

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER AND MECHANICAL TRAINER

Accomplishments

  • Best Maintenance Engineer
  • Best Instructor
  • Best regional Manager

Timeline

REGIONAL MANAGER

CKD AEROSPACE PVT LTD
11.2023 - Current

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTOR

INDIAN AIR FORCE AVIATION
10.2019 - 06.2023

AN-32 JUNIOR ENGINEER

INDIAN AIR FORCE AVIATION
07.2010 - 07.2015

AN-32 TECHNICIAN

INDIAN AIR FORCE AVIATION
04.2005 - 06.2010

AN-32 SPECIAL AIRCRAFT TRAINEE

INDIAN AIR FORCE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
01.2005 - 04.2005

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TRAINEE

MECHANICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE
01.2004 - 12.2004

AEROSPACE SAFETY TRAINEE

INDIAN AIR FORCE AVIATION INSTITUTE
06.2003 - 12.2003

AN-32 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

INDIAN AIR FORCE AVIATION
06.2003 - 06.2023

DME -

B.E. - (Mech)

M Tech - (Mech)

RAVI KUMAR INDALA