Dedicated Team Leader promoting quality assurance, issue resolution and interpersonal communication skills. Bilingual and proficient at troubleshooting and supervising talented teams. Seeking similar position in retail management.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Team Supervisor
ETIHAD Engineering (ADQ)
Abudhabi, United Arab Emirates
2023.01 - Current
Optimized workplace procedures for safety, developing and updating processes based on latest research.
Monitored KPIs and implemented swift change management to address potential delays.
Documented technical specifications and requirements in alignment with departments-established protocols.
Team Lead
ETIHAD Airways Engineering
2014.08 - 2023.01
Provided leadership and direction for staff, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
Led team of 8 to 15 staff to achieve KPI targets and successfully complete assigned projects.
Upheld health and safety standards, maintaining complete compliance with department procedures.
Mentored and coached junior staff to produce high-performing, quality team members.
Engineer 1 for Cabin Maintenance
ADAT (GAMCO)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
2000.04 - 2014.08
Optimised workplace procedures for safety, developing and updating processes based on latest research.
Coordinated and supported audit and on-site inspections, liaising with regulatory agencies for smooth execution.
Supported management decision-making with expert-level technical guidance.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams, integrating engineering expertise with other areas of knowledge to achieve common goals.
Implemented policies and devices to improve workplace safety.
Aircraft Technician
GAMCO
Abudhabi, United Arab Emirates
1999.11 - 2000.04
Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) - Aeronautics
Hindustan College of Engineering Technology
1997.01 - 1999.05
Approved Aircraft Maintenance Course Training- Part 147 - AirBus A319/320/321 with IAE V2500 Engine B1 Mechanical Theoretical
Royal Brunei Airlines
Abudhabi
2008.05 - 2008.05
Some College (No Degree) - Airbus A350 (RR Trent XWB) Level 1 Category C
Etihad Training Center
Abu Dhabi
2023.10 - 2023.10
Some College (No Degree) - Management & &Leadership Skills
Institute of Leadership & Management
Abu Dhabi
2014.10 - 2014.10
Skills
Assessment of Staff as per aircraft inputs and ground checks
Managing budgets, timescales and specifications with customers
Theoretical and practical research of new projects for quotation and ground time
Measuring and improving aircraft cabin ground time
Proficient in soft skills Microsoft Office
Documentation and effective reports
Operating of heavy equipment's- large forklifts, small tractors, high lift platforms and Cherry boom
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Elementary
Tamil
Intermediate
Malayalam
Beginner
Training Courses
B/E Aerospace first class suite and seat maintenance September 2009
Aircraft Visual inspection training July 2008
EADS sogerma seat monument and seat assy maintenance overhaul and repair training - February 2008
FAA CFR part 145/43 documentation training - March 2008
EADS sogerma seat training - September 2008
Human factors in aircraft maintenance - March 2004 till current date
Integrated Management system (IMS) (ISO 9001-14001) course – Sep 2001
Assignment/utilization of Manpower to carry out job efficiently within the TAT
Liaising with other line managers and customers
Analyze and prepare daily reports at the end of shift
Carrying out inspections as per inspection/routine task cards
Carried out EO’s & modification as per time stipulation & engineering callup
Co-coordinating with Engineering for evaluation of defects
Re-inspection of defects rectified & certifying the same
Making sure cabin defects are rectified as per AMM /Airline operational standard & presenting the snag rectified to the utmost customer satisfaction Carried out “C” checks on primary customer Aircrafts Etihad Airways, Gulf Air and Air Arabia
Involvement in referring of aircraft cabin work scope, MPD task cards for the extent of work required on that particular type of ‘C’ checks
Allocating manpower & assigning jobs for various trade accesses within the cabin for routine inspection & modifications.
Coordinating with the customer for specific job requirement
Removal of most cabin interior decorative items as well as components for repair, overhaul & refurbishment Accomplishment of SB’s EO’s and EWI’s as and when required
Reassembling/installation of removed components as per (AMM)/ (CMM)
Re inspecting, the aircraft cabin for functional operation checks of components at the completion of ‘C’ checks prior to customer presentation of the cabin.
Was responsible for handling more than one project simultaneously with assigned man power
Carried out major “C” checks and major modifications, retro fits which requires complete stripe down of cabin interior parts and components for inspection purposes and refit component at the completion of inspection, overhaul and maintenance rework of components and parts. Cargo Aircrafts Aircraft types: A300-B2, B4 and A300-600
Carried out “A’ checks and “C” checks, complete stripe down of aircraft upper deck Cargo compartment (UDC) on major checks and re installation of parts on completion of inspection and repair Special Assignments
Team leader for cabin inspection of aircraft delivery MSN 1040 the last ordered ETD A340-600 Cabin engineer responsible for delivering the first ETD A320 with ETD cabin specifications from Manufacturer
Responsible to lead the team to carry out reconfiguration and refurbishment of the first A320/ MSN 350 before entering Etihad ETD operations
Cabin inspector for new aircraft delivery on behalf of Etihad airways which includes first article inspections on BFE components final cabin inspections and aircraft delivery from the year Nov 2006 on various occasions till date Inspected aircraft types: A320/A330/A340-500,600
Responsible to lead a team to carry out “A” checks outstations at several occasions for prime customers, Air Arabia and RAK Airways
Part of the team to start initial cabin maintenance operations for ETD (Etihad Airways) both in line and hangar in the year 2004
Was part of the team to start the carpet work shop unit separately in the year 2001
Was Leading a small group of cabin team, Including painters on board, When the whole world work was closing down especially the airlines sector during COVID in 2020 MAR, we as a team incited by our HOD to create a tiger team to close all cabin open defects and carry out a cabin ADOB enhancement program for ETD A380 & B787 fleet on ground which was highlighted by the Group CEO,
Was Part of the team to carry out Retrofit (VSB) for ETD A350 for 5 aircrafts this included simplified VSB bulletins for BE aero seat and Recaro seats in 2021
Currently leading a team to carry out 6 years check on ETD A380-861 MSN 00197 Re-induction to service
Timeline
Some College (No Degree) - Airbus A350 (RR Trent XWB) Level 1 Category C
Etihad Training Center
2023.10 - 2023.10
Team Supervisor
ETIHAD Engineering (ADQ)
2023.01 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Management & &Leadership Skills
Institute of Leadership & Management
2014.10 - 2014.10
Team Lead
ETIHAD Airways Engineering
2014.08 - 2023.01
Approved Aircraft Maintenance Course Training- Part 147 - AirBus A319/320/321 with IAE V2500 Engine B1 Mechanical Theoretical
Royal Brunei Airlines
2008.05 - 2008.05
Engineer 1 for Cabin Maintenance
ADAT (GAMCO)
2000.04 - 2014.08
Aircraft Technician
GAMCO
1999.11 - 2000.04
Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) - Aeronautics