Varun Bhartiya
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Engineering projects professional with specialization in Cabin Interiors Projects, IFE Programs, Aircraft Modifications and Reliability Programs.
Having over 11 years’ experience - leading complex cabin interior projects, IFE programs, and LOPA management and STC modifications. Expert in defining technical specifications, leading cross-functional teams, managing OEM and supplier relationships, and ensuring regulatory compliance from concept to certification and entry into service. Recognised for delivering high-impact retrofits, fleet inductions, and passenger-experience upgrades ahead of schedule, including cost savings. Adept at aligning engineering expertise with brand, safety, and operational excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Technical Services Engineer – Cabin Interiors
flydubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
01.2019 - 08.2025
- Led cabin interior retrofit of 20 Boeing 737NG aircraft, including on-site prototype installation oversight.
- Developed critical path process efficiencies at MRO to resolve issues on-time.
- Negotiated project scope changes, avoiding over $200,000 in NRE and change request costs on retrofits.
- Managed LOPA configurations on more than 40 aircraft inductions in last 3 years based on 4 different programs from work scope definition to entry-into service.
- Delivered retrofitting of overhead stowage's for life raft provision on 7 aircraft in collaboration with Boeing Ireland.
- Managed certification of business class seats with advanced IFE features.
- Introduced crew rest areas and implemented passenger-experience upgrades, including Bluetooth module integration on Thompson business class seats.
- Proficient in conducting First Article Inspections (FAI) of new installations
- Currently handling Projects involving Boeing Space Bin Retrofits and new IFE installations.
Technical Services Engineer – Modification & Reliability
SpiceJet Ltd
Gurugram
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Led reliability functions across Boeing and Bombardier fleet.
- Implemented Boeing recommended statistical improvement strategies in reliability analysis.
- Projected Reliability analysis based aircraft selections for lease extensions.
- Reduced operational maintenance costs of pool parts by 4% year on year enhancing reliability programs and modifications.
- Served as the focal and leader for engineering & maintenance AMOS implementation and Boeing In-service Data Program.
- Negotiated costs and component programs during Technical Review Meetings (TRM) with TC Holders and vendors.
Project Associate
Airports Authority of India
Delhi
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Contributed to tariff proposals and operational efficiency studies for major airports in India.
- Honored for submittals of approach papers for tariff determination for Ahmedabad and Trivandrum airports.
Education
B.Tech - Aerospace Engineering
Amity Institute of Aerospace Engineering
01.2008 - 01.2012
Higher Secondary School - undefined
Delhi Public School, Mathura Road
01.2006 - 01.2008
Skills
- Aircraft cabin interiors and IFE systems
- STC modifications
- Cabin retrofit and reconfigurations
- Project management and process optimization
- Cross-functional team leadership
- OEM and supplier negotiations
- Maintenance and reliability programs
- Fleet induction and phase-out management
- Safety equipment management
- Aircraft configuration and LOPA management
Websites
Certification
- IATA – Aviation Quality Auditing Technique
- BSI – Lean Management, Quality Management Systems
- SWISS-AS – AMOS (Engineering – Key User)
- CADD – CATIA V5 Design
- Boeing Maintenance Reliability and Cost Analysis
- Safety Management System (SMS)
- AMSAFE Seats – Airbag Maintenance Training
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate
Affiliations
- Basketball
Timeline
Technical Services Engineer – Cabin Interiors
flydubai
01.2019 - 08.2025
Technical Services Engineer – Modification & Reliability
SpiceJet Ltd
01.2014 - 01.2019
Project Associate
Airports Authority of India
01.2013 - 01.2014
B.Tech - Aerospace Engineering
Amity Institute of Aerospace Engineering
01.2008 - 01.2012
Higher Secondary School - undefined
Delhi Public School, Mathura Road
01.2006 - 01.2008
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