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W. Nirmal Samarasena

W. Nirmal Samarasena

Aircraft Technician - Avionics
Etihad Plaza, Abu Dhabi

Summary

An overall experience of 13 Years in Line and Base Maintenance Aviation Industry. Ability to obtain and understand Aircraft AMM,CMM,IPC,SWPM. Worked/Carried out major checks, Modifications, component change on Boeing & Airbus. Approved to operate all aircraft ground operated Vehicles.

Worked on the following aircraft type: Boeing 737,767,777,787. Airbus 320,321 NEO,330,340,350,380

Engines handled - ROLLS ROYCE • PRATT & WHITNEY • GE90 • CFM56 • GENx

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Aircraft Technician Avoinics-B2

Etihad Airways Engineering
04.2021 - Current

Carried out scheduled and unscheduled Aircraft Maintenance including Major Aircraft modifications and troubleshooting in Heavy Maintenance (C-Checks) for Airbus A380,A350, A340, A330,A321 NEO, A320 and Boeing B787,B777,B767,B737 aircrafts

  • Performed Major Cabin Retrofit Modifications on Boeing 777, 787 & Airbus 320
  • Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions
  • Tested electrical aircraft systems, components and equipment for compliance with standards and to uncover any malfunctions
  • Carried out Fuel tank harness change and Repair
  • Cabin maintenance & IFE maintenance
  • Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety
  • Repaired and installed wiring, connectors, control boxes, antennas and other pieces
  • Performed thorough visual and physical inspections of all electrical parts
  • Removed components such as landing gear, engines and flight control.

HSEO

Etihad Airways Engineering
03.2020 - 03.2021
  • Developing the H&S manual
  • Inspecting production equipment and processes to make sure they are safe
  • Investigating causes of accidents and other unsafe conditions on the job site
  • Focusing on prevention by keeping up with equipment maintenance and employee training
  • Meeting company health and safety goals
  • Participating in continuing education to update knowledge of health and safety protocols and techniques
  • Investigating causes of accidents and other unsafe conditions on the job site
  • Presenting safety principles to staff in meetings or lecture-type training sessions.

Aircraft Technician Avoinics-B2

Sri Lanka Air Force
08.2010 - 08.2018
  • Carried out scheduled and unscheduled Aircraft Maintenance including major Aircraft modifications in Base Maintenance on Hercules C 130 (RR Corp T56 A, Beech craft B200 (Series 1900 , 1314), Y 12 Mk II / Mk IV, Bell 412/212, Jet Aircrafts (MIG 27, Kafir, F7))
  • Overhauled experience in wire harness routing for all the types of aircraft mentioned above
  • Inspections, Major Repairs and Modifications
  • Engines Installation and removal
  • Part Of team that conducted Landing gear (Hercules C 130, Beech craft B200 (Series 1900 , 1314))
  • All Type of Trouble Shooting and Handling AOG Situations
  • Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements
  • Component replacement including LRUs, Display Units, Antennas, etc
  • Aircraft servicing, Hydraulic and Oil, Refueling, Defueling and Aircraft Marshaling
  • Maintained, repaired and rebuilt aircraft structures and fuel, electrical and oxygen systems.

Education

Skills

Circuit wiringTesting equipment useSnag RectificationsTeam Work

Safety Protocols Adherence

Engine repair

Preventive Maintenance

Aircraft Systems Knowledge

Certification

Cleared all B1 & B2 EASA Modules - Aviotrace Swiss EASA PART 147 Training Academy, Switzerland

Professional References

  • Mr.Jen Joseph, Line Manager- Etihad Engineering, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. +971 55 956 922, JenJetihad.ae
  • Mr. Franciscu Silva, Licensed Aircraft Engineer - Sharjah Airport Authority RFS, Sharjah, U.A.E,

 +971 50 437 0775, francis@rfs.ae

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 11/28/89

Awards

Employee of the month - June 2023 - Etihad Engineering

Disclaimer

02/16/24, W.Nirmal Samarasena

Timeline

Aircraft Technician Avoinics-B2

Etihad Airways Engineering
04.2021 - Current

HSEO

Etihad Airways Engineering
03.2020 - 03.2021

Aircraft Technician Avoinics-B2

Sri Lanka Air Force
08.2010 - 08.2018

W. Nirmal SamarasenaAircraft Technician - Avionics