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☆☆| Author | Former Director General, Engineering, Sri Lanka Air Force
Location: Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka 13 work roles 4 schools
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☆☆| Author | Former Director General, Engineering, Sri Lanka Air Force
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Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

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Nihal J. previously worked as Director, General Engineering at Sri Lanka Air Force and Director General Welfare at Sri Lanka Air Force. Nihal J. holds Master Of Science - Ms, Defence And Strategic Studies from General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.

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Researcher/lecturer in "Aerodynamics" with over 20 years of research experience including the following.14 years of maintenance experience on 'Super Scout', 'Searcher MK II' and 'Blue Horizon' UAV Systems. Expert on aerodynamic optimization of unmanned aerial vehicles and high-performance wing design, fabrication and integration. Design and fabrication team lead of the 'Centenary X' ultra-light aircraft and 'Lihiniya MK I E' UAV. Author of the 'Don's Theory on Aerodynamic Lift' (New Aerodynamic Lift Theory - The vector sum of centripetal forces induced due to the circular motion of air molecules in non-turbulent streamlines around convex and concave surfaces of an aero foil is equal to the useful aerodynamic lift generated). Served as the Project Manager / Principal Designer and subject matter expert for the UAV R&D Program in the Sri Lanka Air Force under the Ministry of Defense.

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Director, General Engineering

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

  • Member of the Air Force Board of Mgt
  • Attending Standing Cabinet Appointed Procurement Committees (SCAPC)
  • Head of Major high value technical tenders (aircraft purchases etc)
  • Head of human resource Mgt of 07 technical trades (2500 personnel)
  • Mgt of Rs 1.2 billion annual budget
  • Responsible for the handling of all munitions
May 1988 - Jul 2023

Director General Welfare

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

  • Member of the Air Force Board of Mgt
  • Administration of over Rs 1billion non-public welfare funds
  • Responsible for the Welfare of 30,000 personnel
  • Initiation of new welfare projects
Oct 2022 - Jan 2023

Deputy Director Aeronautical Engineering

  • Deputize DAE in all responsibilities.
  • Handling of technical investigations and Court of Inquiries
  • Handling of R & D related to Aeronautical Engineering
Mar 2022 - Jan 2023

Base Commander At Sri Lanka Air Force Base Ratmalana (With 03 Flying Squadrons)

Sri Lanka

  • Administration of the following aspects of the Air Base with 200 officers,2900 men and women of multiple professions/trades:
  • Discipline
  • Logistics (food, transport, accommodation, accounts, clothing etc.)
  • Head of the regional tender board
  • Flight Safety
  • Security of the Area of Responsibility (AoR) during civil riots
Apr 2022 - Oct 2022

Command Quality Assurance Officer

Sri Lanka

  • Quality compliance in all aeronautical engineering activities
  • Quality training
  • Systematic introduction of quality concepts to other areas
  • Quality Audits
  • Quality Manuals
Nov 2020 - Sep 2021

Commanding Officer, Air Force Museum (Afm)

Sri Lanka

  • Periodic and preventive maintenance of all exhibit aircraft
  • Administration of funds
  • Continuous improvement
Mar 2017 - Nov 2020

Chief Instructor At Junior Command And Staff College, Sri Lanka Air Force Academy

Trincomalee, Sri Lanka

Aug 2013 - May 2015

Staff Officer To The Commander Of The Air Force

Sri Lanka

Feb 2012 - Aug 2013

Staff Officer Aeronautical Engineering Iii (Soae Iii)

Sri Lanka

Directorate of Aeronautical Engineering AFHQ Colombo

Jul 2002 - Feb 2012

Officer Commanding Maintenance (Ocm) No 111 Uav Squadron

Sri Lanka

  • Operational Maintenance of Searcher MK II UAV system(Flight Line and Depot Level)
  • Training of technicians
  • Management of the Technical Control
  • Spares and other technical requisitions
  • Carry out technical evaluations.
  • Personnel administration of all technicians (approx. 50)
Mar 2006 - Aug 2010

Project Engineer - Design And Fabrication Of 'Centenary X' Ultra Light Aircraft

Sri Lanka

Functioned as the Chief Project Engineer of the design and fabrication of the 'Centenary X' ultra light aircraft powered by 'Sachs SF 350' Israeli Built 'Super Scout' UAV engine. First demonstration flight was done on 17 Dec 2003 (celebrating the 100 years since the first powered flight).

Mar 2001 - Dec 2003

Engineering Officer No 02 Heavy Transport Squadron

Sri Lanka

Sep 1990 - Mar 1992
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Nihal J. education

Aircraft Maintenance Officer’S Course, Airframe Mechanics And Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

82Nd Training Wing, Shepherd Air Force Base, Texas

Junior Command And Staff Course, Military Operational Art And Science/Studies

Royal Malaysian Air Force Academy
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Nihal J. is based in Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka.

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Nihal J. has worked for Sri Lanka Air Force and Ministry Of Defence Sri Lanka.

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Nihal J. holds Master Of Science - Ms, Defence And Strategic Studies from General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.

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