Rahul Semwal Email & Phone Number

Kalaikunda, West Bengal, India

✦ Spearheaded efficient planning and budgeting for capital procurement across various verticals within the Mechanical section of the base. This resulted in the acquisition of items worth 15 crores, aimed at enhancing work efficiency and providing effective training to personnel.✦ As the senior project manager, spearheaded 250 crore project for constructing advanced superstructures to store armament stores at the base. This initiative led to a significant increase in the base's storage capacity by 250 tons, facilitating efficient management of armament and enhancing the operational capability of the base.✦ As senior project manager, oversaw project worth 15 crores for the hydrant refueling system of the base in collaboration with Indian Oil Corporation. Through effective coordination and management, we completed the project within the stipulated timeframe, significantly enhancing the operational capability of the base.✦ As the head of Armament storage at the base, took proactive measures and initiated efficient optimization of the storage area. Through strategic planning and self-initiative, we successfully increased the storage capacity by 25%, enhancing the operational capabilities of the base.✦ Led team of 180 personnel’s towards comprehensive war (highest) level inspection across all verticals of mechanical section, achieving above-average grades in every domain. As recognition of my performance, I was honored with a book prize for ranking second in order of merit during the inspection.✦ Successfully led the Mechanical Transport team of the base in operationalizing the National Highway in Orissa to facilitate emergency landings of aircraft during operational contingencies. This initiative ensured swift response and enhanced safety measures during critical situations.

Kalaikunda, West Bengal, India

✦ As Senior Manager of Projects, I crafted the business case, focusing on production hours per month, and spearheaded a cross-functional team to ensure the timely delivery of projects. Our efforts maintained high-quality standards while adhering to all regulatory compliance requirements. Production increased by 10% with continuous sustenance.✦ Successfully completed the project to modify and replace the windshield of the Microlite aircraft, a first-time achievement in the Air Force using in-house resources, thereby saving 10 lakh to the exchequer. As a result, received commendation from the Commander in Chief on January 26th.✦ As senior engineer along with air crew conducted flight testing of the Microlite aircraft post-production and major snag rectification to ensure its airworthiness and optimal performance.✦ Collaborated with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the major snag rectification of five aircraft, ensuring their operational readiness. Subsequently, the aircraft were successfully produced and deployed for operational use. Thereby increasing the overall serviceability of the aircraft by 15%. ✦ Conducted numerous defect investigations and participated in courts of inquiry alongside Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Bangalore complex. The collaborative efforts aimed to identify root causes, find resolutions for defects, and suggest efficient implementation solutions. ✦ Conducted a comprehensive study on snags related to the Health Monitoring system of the aircraft, collaborating closely with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. Team efforts resulted in achieving 100% resolution of issues within a limited timeframe.

Bidar, Karnataka, India

✦ Successfully Applied principles of Project management to accomplish the objective of establishment and development of new fighter training unit. ✦ Conducted project on efficient tool crib management system and smooth transaction of tools with minimum human interference. Implemented RFID tagging for the better monitoring of the tool transaction. Reduced the tool transaction time by 60% and improvised on tool loss instances by 80%. ✦ Led cross functional team during the Galwan skirmishes, established efficient supply chain of spares with effective forecasting and planning. Instrumental in mobilizing aircraft assets and 100 tons of heavy load equipment’s.✦ Executed 100% implementation of electronic maintenance management of the aircraft from the paper based maintenance, thereby contributing to the theme of saving trees and cutting down the cost by 1 crore per annum. ✦Letter of Appreciation received from Commander in Chief for maintaining 100% serviceability of aircraft and its ground equipment’s during the operational deployment in the northern sector.

Bidar, Karnataka, India

✦ In-charge of the daily air operations and maintenance of advanced fighter trainer aircraft with high degree of safety and improvised the business value.✦ Handled aircraft assets worth more than 3500 crores, while ensuring high degree of reliability. Increased effectiveness in maintenance by 30 %, while optimizing supply chain of spares with effective data analysis of last three years consumption patterns.✦ As a servant leader, led team of more than 350+ personnel’s of varying ages. Understood the grass root level issues and achieved 100% satisfaction with collaborative measures. Planned leave, temporary duties and welfare oriented programs for boosting morale among the comrades. Did financial and personal counseling for the well-being of the individuals.✦ Led contingents of 50+ personnel in challenging terrains, to complete the operational and strategic assignments driven by the organization. ✦ Improved the overall serviceability of the aircraft from 68% to 79% with effective planning of men, materials and processes required for a particular job.✦ Digitization of visibility of the aircraft availability in the real time scenario for efficient operations and crew management with the help of Microsoft Excel.✦ Collaborated with British Aerospace Systems and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited towards repair, modification, factory acceptance test and field testing of the aircraft aggregates.

Bidar, Karnataka, India

✦ Specialization in all vertical on Hawk Mk-132 fighter aircraft system along with armament operations configuration.✦ Major and Minor maintenance training on Hawk Mk-132 aircraft.✦ Gained in-depth technical expertise in critical snag analysis of the Hawk Mk-132 aircraft.✦ Learned Production management techniques.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

✦Studied Aerodynamics, Propulsion System, Aircraft structure, Flight Mechanics, Electrical and Avionics System, Air Armament and Weapons System.✦Studied Aircraft design, Aerodynamic performance, Stability and control, Structural analysis. ✦Studied Aviation safety principles including accident investigations, risk management and human factors in aviation safety.✦Post Graduate degree in Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical) from VTU.

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

✦ Military training on theoretical studies of leadership principles, practical exercises on decision making and problem solving. ✦ Training on effective communication skills and physical endurance.✦ Practical exposure in risk mitigation, analytical thinking and leading small groups in challenging environments.

Certificate Program In Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Post Graduate Diploma, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering, Distinction

Activities and Societies: Activities and societies : Study tours, Theoretical and practical knowledge of the systems, Field tasks.

Bachelor Of Technology - Btech, Mechanical Engineering, First Class