Vinod Kumar Yadav
Panna,MP
Summary
Aircraft Maintenance Technician and Lab Supervisor with 20 years of extensive experience in system testing and instrumentation calibration. Demonstrated success in optimizing process control systems and improving equipment reliability through effective preventive maintenance strategies. Skilled in instrumentation and modifications across diverse fleets of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft and helicopters. Proficient in technical documentation and data analysis, promoting teamwork and training to drive operational excellence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
20
20
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Aircraft Maintenance & Instrument Lab Supervisor
Indian Air Force
Barmer, Rajasthan
05.2022 - 06.2025
- Executed testing and validation of newly installed systems prior to commissioning.
- Provided technical support through guidance, advice, and training on instrumentation projects.
- Maintained comprehensive records of maintenance changes and equipment repairs.
- Performed 1st line and 2nd line servicing of the instrument trade on the MiG-21 aircraft.
- Monitored operational performance of instrumentation systems
- Performed calibration, installation, and troubleshooting of various instruments.
- Collaborated with technicians to develop repair procedures for malfunctioning components.
- Optimized process control parameters, maximizing safety and production efficiency.
Aircraft Modification
Indian Air Force
Kanpur
05.2017 - 04.2022
- Diagnosed equipment issues using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other test equipment.
- Conducted preventive maintenance according to established schedules to enhance equipment reliability.
- Fabrication of cable looming of aviation standards.
- Experience in avionics modification on various fleets of aircraft and helicopters, both fixed and rotary wing, such as ACMI, RWR TARANG, ELT, SFW, SSCVR, SSFDR, WoW, and P-72 ACMI Launcher, etc.
- Fabrication of different types of connectors, such as electrical, BNC, Mil-Bus, and RF cable connectors.
- Utilized hand tools for cable splicing, wiring adjustments, and component installations.
- Participated in training programs to maintain up-to-date technical expertise.
Aircraft Instrumentation
Indian Air Force
Bengaluru
05.2012 - 04.2017
- Operated ground support equipment for aircraft maintenance and repair tasks.
- Programming of DAS, like KAM-500, for data logging/recording.
- Conducted tests on aircrafts' instrumentation to ensure accuracy of readings.
- Inspected and tested instrumentation to ensure accuracy and reliability of readings.
- Supervision for onboard and ground telemetry system programming, maintenance, and installation on different types of aircraft.
- Verified calibration data accuracy using multimeters, loop calibrators, and thermocouples.
- Executed MATLAB coding for flight data extraction for post-flight data analysis.
- Supervision for using a high-speed digital camera for aircraft weapon/guided bomb separation recording for analysis.
- Supervision for the feasibility study and tapping of aircraft parameters from the data bus, flight data recorder, AHRS system, transducers, and routing their data to the DAS.
- Drafted electrical schematics and developed logic diagrams for instrumentation systems.
- Performed troubleshooting, repairs, and calibrations of aircraft instruments, and drafting of electrical circuit diagrams.
Aircraft Technician
Indian Air Force
srinagar, J&K
05.2010 - 04.2012
- Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Inspected all received aircraft parts to verify compliance with FAA regulations.
- Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention, and safety.
- Maintained, repaired and rebuilt aircraft structures and fuel, electrical, and oxygen systems.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
Aircraft Technician
Indian Air Force
Jodhpur, Rajasthan
07.2006 - 04.2010
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects related to Instruments.
- Inspected all received aircraft parts to verify compliance with FAA regulations.
- Performed aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.
- Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention, and safety.
Education
Master of Science - Mathematics
Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalay
Santa06-2015
Bachelor of Science -
Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalay
Santa06-2013
Diploma in Electrical And Instrumentation - Electrical & Instrumentation
IGNOU
India06-2012
Certificate - Security Management of Strategic Installation
IGNOU
India12-2011
Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering - Instrumentation Engineering
Indian Air Force
New Delhi 06.2005 - 06.2025
Skills
- Aircraft System testing and calibration
- Preventive maintenance and troubleshooting
- Technical documentation and analysis
- Aircraft service and parts replacement
- Flight control maintenance
- Oxygen system servicing
- Aircraft towing
- Component installation and weight balance
- Aircraft modification expertise
- Servicing techniques
- Product modifications
- Armament system modification
- Rescue and firefighting operations
- Feasibility study for various project on various fleet of aircraft and system
- Electrical system modifications
- Loading and unloading aircraft
- Custom modifications expertise
- Aircraft checks and inspections
- Jet aircraft handling skills
- Operational proficiency in aircraft maintenance
- Fuel system modifications expertise
- Parts identification skills
- Systems expertise in aviation safety procedures
- Instrumentation calibration
- Data logging systems
- Precision measurement
- Sealant application
- Lab safety
Accomplishments
- Appreciation by Commandant in Aircraft & System Testing Establishment(ASTE)
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Affiliations
- First and second line activities on MiG-21 Bison aircraft
- Instrument lab technician and supervisor
- Flight test instrumentation carried on various types of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft
- Installation of Telemetry system and its Real time data analyzing
- Modification on various fleets of aircraft, i.e. "RWR TARANG, ACMI, SFW, SSFDR, WoW, ELT, SSCVR, P-72 launcher"
Certification
- Mig-21 Bison Tettra course
- Diploma in Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering
- Workshop cum training on Auto Pilot system
- Certification in security management and strategic installation
- Experience certificate from ASTE
- Experience Certificate from Aircraft Modification Unit
- No 1 Bird Hazard Control Management Course
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Aircraft Maintenance & Instrument Lab Supervisor
Indian Air Force
05.2022 - 06.2025
Aircraft Modification
Indian Air Force
05.2017 - 04.2022
Aircraft Instrumentation
Indian Air Force
05.2012 - 04.2017
Aircraft Technician
Indian Air Force
05.2010 - 04.2012
Aircraft Technician
Indian Air Force
07.2006 - 04.2010
Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering - Instrumentation Engineering
Indian Air Force
06.2005 - 06.2025
Master of Science - Mathematics
Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalay
Bachelor of Science -
Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalay
Diploma in Electrical And Instrumentation - Electrical & Instrumentation
IGNOU
Certificate - Security Management of Strategic Installation
IGNOU
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