Engineering Professional with strategic vision, leading high-performance teams, successfully increased efficiency & productivity whilst reducing costs and inadequacies. Aviation experience in all phases of airline operation & aircraft transition management with technical knowledge of the Boeing 767, 757, 737, Airbus A340, A330, A320, A320N, Bombardier CRJ- 200/Dash8-Q400 and Embraer ERJ 190 aircraft.

- Deal all aspects of configuration management process for A320-NEO aircraft fitted with CFM LEAP-1A engines.- Manage aircraft modification/retrofit programs on A320-CEO fleet fitted with CFM56-5 engines.- Accomplish transitioning aircraft programs and supervise acquisition.- Source parts for aircraft programs through well-known vendors and OEM’s.- Review/negotiate contracts terms, quotes, and Technical Documentation.- Team-up with Technical/Engineering department to evaluate aircraft reconfiguration, ensure equipment availability on delivery dates for target aircraft and identify alternate parts solutions.- Manage vendor/manufacturer relationships & obtain OEM certification and data requests.- Manage key vendor partners, ensure contract terms are being upheld with continual monitoring of performance.- Management of Buyer Furnished Equipment (BFE) for the new aircraft in pipeline.

Set-up Technical & Logistic department with overall administration, evaluation of contracts related to C-Checks, Spare Parts Pooling, Engine/APU Shop Visits, and other MRO related activities for Airbus A320 fleet (IAE-V2500 engines) & sourcing/acquisition of aircraft parts, spares, equipment, tooling, and engineering services

Lead teams of Technical, Inflight & Ground Services from Tender Process for the selection/acquisition of the Product up toexecution of the Agreement to maintain mix fleet of thirty (30) aircraft comprising Boeing 767, 757 Airbus A320 & Embraer 190

Managed team of consultants handling “C” checks, aircraft delivery, re-delivery, technical record, contracts and negotiations with MRO, working financial compensation and recoveries from the Lessee on behalf Lessors/ Owners/ Operators Bankers and Investors. Accomplished fleet planning/management, asset management during lease period, aircraft hangar refurbishment to FAA/EASA standards and their supervision including pre-purchase inspection, acceptance of aircraft, N registration and FAA- C of A under US FAR Part 91 with following jobs: -Negotiate all technical specs of transactions with respect to owned, managed and debt financed aircraft fleet -Project management of all technical/OEM/MRO/BFE work undertaken on fleet to facilitate overall business objectives including aircraft transition -Oversight and active asset management of the fleet for technical condition including inspections, technical due diligence on airline clients, approval of maintenance work and associated reserve claims -Engaged with industry participants to remain current with all aspects of the aircraft asset management function -Lease Negotiation for new/ used aircraft -Engage with Airframe & Engine OEM/MRO to facilitate aircraft deliveries/re-deliveries and Lease documentation -Accomplished re-delivery projects including budget management, contractor management, customer liaison, airworthiness authority liaison and MRO control -Interface with other departments within the organization to enhance the understanding and measurement of the risks associated with aircraft ownership -Set airframe maintenance reserve rates through the maintenance review board process and monitor the exposure associated with fleet maintenance and operational issues -Accomplish airframe maintenance from workscope through final invoice payments and process related maintenance reserve claims for owned and managed aircraft -Business Relationship Management representing AP Aviation at Industry & OEM conferences

Performed as Continuing Airworthiness Manager (Form 4 post holder from DGCA India) reporting to Accountable Manager; delivering services for on-time departure with highest dispatch reliability for fleet of thirty-five (35) Boeing and twelve (12) Q400 aircraft leased from nine different Lessor’s around the world. - Accountable for Continued Airworthiness Management under Part M (Subpart G & I) including issue/re-issue of C of A / ARC (Airworthiness Review Certificate); compilation of Technical manuals (CAME, MOE & departmental manuals- Supervise team of 85 with 5 direct reports -Technical Services, Production Planning, Airworthiness, Engineering Business Contracts and Supplies / Logistic department - Budgeting & Forecasting up-to US$150M for Engineering department - In-charge of Aircraft inductions from production to entry into service including finalization of technical specifications, sale and lease back of aircrafts, negotiation with Lessor & Vendors for all technical issues for purchases of new Boeing 737-800/900ER & Bombardier Dash 8 Q400- Negotiate and finalize Technical/Engineering contracts of Airframe ‘C’ checks, PBH for components, Engines & APU ensuring coverage of all CAR M regulatory requirements- Responsible for Warranty & Insurance management of Aircraft, Engines, Vendor Parts, C checks- Accomplish Lease transition and Bridging activities including coordination with regulator, maintenance agency and flight operation for quick and efficient transition of aircraft around the world- Deliver direct input to determine asset value through review of maintenance status, age, operation type and maintenance program. Analyze maintenance events and lease requirements to claim supplementary rent/ maintenance reserves- Succeeded delivery stream with Boeing from initial specification, validation through build to final delivery and ensured that records and the aircraft specifications are uploaded to internal systems

Quality Control Manager (Post holder from DGCA India) reporting to Accountable Manager, leading cross-functional teams with representatives from manufacturer, customer services, technical services, quality, IT, sourcing, accounts receivable and logistics ensuring timely and effective support for technical issues. Maintained fleet of twenty-seven (27) B737 series with Seven (7) CRJ200 aircraft, ensuring that all lease maintenance, including regulatory, operational and heavy maintenance requirements are well-preserved resulting in asset value. - Quality Monitoring within organization including surveillance of sub-contracting work, audit of line/base stations and act on Safety & Internal Audit reports related to in-service experience.- Steer quality audits of engineering, C of A process of fleet including contracts/subcontracts etc.- Co-ordinate and liaison with Airworthiness Authorities on engineering and maintenance aspects- Monitor quality system through independent audits to ensure compliance of Civil Aviation requirements, OEM's recommendations & adequacy of procedures invoking good maintenance practices/standards.- Responsible for Quality feedback to specified persons/Accountable Manager to ensure proper and timely corrective action in response to quality audit non-conformance reports- Part of PIB (Permanent Investigation Board) to assist Airworthiness Authorities and undertake defect investigation to adopt suitable measures and prevent re-occurrence of such defects on fleet- Safeguard compliance of maintenance program; mandatory modifications issued by Airworthiness Authority/ OEM of aircraft/engine/components or items of equipment; reconfiguration work- Familiar with aircraft technical publications such as AMM’s, IPC’s, Service Bulletins, AD’s- Establish, implement and maintain SMS (Safety Management System) to promote positive safety culture

Schedule, Non-scheduled maintenance and modification of :• HS125 aircraft fitted with Rolls Royce Viper 522 engines• Bell Jet Ranger III Helicopter fitted with Allison 250C engines