AKHILESH BABU THOPPIL
Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Aviation expert with a strong background in Planning, aircraft records management, and material management. Track record of success in risk management, strategic planning, and fleet management, including contractual analysis. Committed to enhancing program support capabilities within the aviation industry.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Supervisor -Planning & Technical Logistics
Global Aerospace Logistics
Abu Dhabi
06.2023 - 02.2026
- Coordinated planning activities among groups at HQ to align objectives and streamline processes.
- Oversaw contract management and monitored KPIs for third-party assignments to meet organisational standards.
- Revived and finalized SOWs for key contracts likes of Airbus, Safran, AMMROC etc.
- Assisted technical logistics team with unit-level technical and material forecasting to enhance operational readiness.
- Supported budgeting and repair planning processes to ensure fleet serviceability.
- Facilitated ERP request processes to improve priority management and increase request effectiveness.
- Identified potential risks and mitigated them through proactive measures.
- Oversaw inventory management to avoid any shortage or excess stock issues.
Maintenance Planner
Global Aerospace Logistics
Abudhabi
03.2018 - 05.2023
- Scheduled and coordinated preventive maintenance tasks, resulting in improved equipment uptime.
- Streamlined workflow processes for maintenance teams by monitoring performance metrics and adjusting task priorities accordingly.
- Analysed equipment history, failure modes, and cost factors to enhance asset life cycle.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, ensuring optimal stock availability for essential maintenance items.
- Created detailed work orders specifying required tasks, materials, tools, and resources for efficient execution by technicians.
- Conducted root cause analyses on recurring equipment failures, identifying solutions to prevent future occurrences.
- Planned and controlled maintenance at the AVUM/Depot while overseeing daily activities of the Fixed Wing Group fleet (DHC 300/400).
- Monitored spare parts inventory to maintain compliance with safety regulations and standards for the DHC6 fleet and its engines.
- Followed up on material needs for scheduled inspections to facilitate seamless operations, liaising with the inventory team for prompt provision.
- Managed resources effectively to meet repair deadlines.
Production Controller (AVUM/AVIM)
Global Aerospace Logistics
Abudhabi
01.2016 - 02.2018
- Responsible for planning and controlling the maintenance at the AVUM/AVIM and oversee the daily activities of Twin otter fleet(DHC6-400/300) using MIS systems
- Coordinate and establish priorities of work with the maintenance manager/team lead, to include the following: quality control, aviation repair shops, the armament section & technical supply
- Work with Customer to create production schedule, scope of work and prioritizes job-orders for production optimization
- Monitor technical publications, completed work packages and log book entries (ADR)
- Develop task cards for recurring tasks, prepare, assemble, and issue work packages (EMMA packs) for scheduled maintenance tasks
- Monitoring operational readiness rate, KPI for the fleet and develop monthly & annual reports.
Lead Technician (Production & Kaizen)
STRATA PJSC
Al Ain, UAE
10.2014 - 12.2015
- Coordinate logistics (parts and fasteners), material flow and documentation activities as per production delivery plan
- Working for Kaizen promotion office to find new opportunities, improvements, cost effective ways and process planning for new proposals & initiatives
- Improved operator-machine-tool interfaces, resulting in improved production TAT time and material flow
- Assisted in preparation of BOM, Projection, initiate and follow up PR/PO
- Production Planning and target allocation for Aileron Assembly and repair team as per customer requirement and align production status in conjunction with KPI
- Appreciation from top management for implementation reliability of fasteners & tools by a standardized process which saved an average of 1.4 million AED/year.
Aerospace Technician (Composites)
STRATA PJSC
Al Ain, UAE
08.2012 - 10.2014
- Manufacturing of A 330-340 Long Range ailerons, and Flap track fairings
- Repair and modification of A330-340 ailerons as per OEM repair scheme
- Duplicate inspection on new/repaired parts and tools from supplier/logistics, verification of its serial number, part number and TA work orders
- Manage and plan repairs on parts, fastening tools and calibration of TMDE
- Inspect individual parts, assemblies, and installations for conformance to specifications and building codes, using measuring instruments such as calipers, scales, and micrometers.
- Maintained detailed records of maintenance activities, contributing to improved regulatory compliance and documentation accuracy.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, minimizing waste while maintaining adequate stock for critical repairs.
Junior Aerodynamics Engineer
BLOOMINGFELD
Chennai, INDIA
07.2011 - 07.2012
- Assist in developing design of Turbine Blades, the tasks of collecting, processing and analyzing data and perform all practical operations for the team
- Support staff in analyzing test data and in developing ways to reduce the cost and improve product quality.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
Aircraft Technician
Nehru Group
Coimbatore, India
03.2010 - 07.2011
- Maintaining the Fleet of Cessna & C-90 aircrafts, Servicing of Cirrus major and Continental Piston engines, Rolls Royce Avon -200 series Jet Engine
- Maintenance & Repair of Power plants, Inventory and servicing of tools and machineries under safety precautions.
Education
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering - Mechanical
Nehru College of Aeronautics And Applied Sciences
Coimbatore, IndiaBachelor of Science - Aircraft Technology
Singhania University
Jaipur, IndiaMBA - Business Administration And Management
Rabindra Nath Tagore University
Dubai, UAESkills
- Aviation regulations knowledge
- Aircraft records management
- Material & Inventory management
- Reliability program
- Program support & Data analysis aptitude
- CAD proficiency
- Other Skills: SAP Systems, MS Office ,C
- Risk management & Strategic planning
- Contractual analysis
- Fleet management experience
- Materials identification and handling
Certification
- Certified International Supply Chain Professional (CISCP) & Certified International Supply Chain Manager (CISCM) from IPSCMI ,USA
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (ICYB) from Benchmark Six Sigma
- Kaizen,5's and Lean manufacturing process from Shingijutsu, Japan - Strata ,UAE
- Crew Resource Management with Human factors , Joint Aviation Institute ,UAE
- CAMO (Form 35) Trained , Qualified on TAMMS and AADMIS systems
- Aileron assembly program trained and certified from AIRBUS, France
- DGCA Paper-I (Aviation rules & Human Factors ) & Paper-II (GE & CAR 145 )
LANGUAGES
English: Advanced
Fluent
Hindi: Advanced (C1)
Fluent
Malayalam: Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Native
Arabic
Elementary
REFERENCES
- Cory, Forrester, PC Manager, Fixed Wing group, Cory.forrester@gal.ae, +971501063608, GAL, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Said, Nait, Production Manager, Engineering, SBenouhmane@strata.ae, +971559008686, Strata Manf., Al Ain, UAE
TRAINING
- Mesco Airlines, India, 06 Months, Assisted in post flight and preflight inspection of AS-350 BA Euro copter fitted with 1B Arriel Engine, Servicing of Structures, cabin safety equipment etc.
- AIRINDIA, MUMBAI, India, 06 Months, Assisted in Overhaul/repair/modification of Landing Gear, Wheels & Brakes Mechanical components, water, oil and fuel system of B747 and A310 aircrafts Assisted in Servicing & Testing of Heat Exchangers, Escape slide/rafts Life vests & Pressure vessels And Fluorescent particle Inspection, MPI& Boroscopic inspections
DISCLAIMER
I solemnly declare that all the cited things are true to my knowledge and belief.
DATE
- Place : Abudhabi
- Update on: 2024-07-02
Timeline
Supervisor -Planning & Technical Logistics
Global Aerospace Logistics
06.2023 - 02.2026
Maintenance Planner
Global Aerospace Logistics
03.2018 - 05.2023
Production Controller (AVUM/AVIM)
Global Aerospace Logistics
01.2016 - 02.2018
Lead Technician (Production & Kaizen)
STRATA PJSC
10.2014 - 12.2015
Aerospace Technician (Composites)
STRATA PJSC
08.2012 - 10.2014
Junior Aerodynamics Engineer
BLOOMINGFELD
07.2011 - 07.2012
Aircraft Technician
Nehru Group
03.2010 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science - Aircraft Technology
Singhania University
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Rabindra Nath Tagore University
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering - Mechanical
Nehru College of Aeronautics And Applied Sciences