Samar Naik

Experience

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  Air India Limited

  May 2015 - Jun 2015

  Intern: Aircraft Maintenance

  • Supported engine and airframe overhaul facilities with routine inspection and overhauling of APU and ACM. Worked on different types of tests like the Non-Destructive Test, which are conducted during the overhauling of APU and ACM. Maintained documentation regarding aircraft parts overhauling and other maintenance parameters.

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  Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

  May 2016 - Jun 2016

  Intern: Aircraft Design Research and Development

  • Modeled and analyzed aerodynamic configurations and done modifications on the radome of LCA Tejas fighter aircraft using CATIA and ANSYS.• Gained practical knowledge about quadruplex digital fly-by-wire Flight Control System (FCS), and various other components of Tejas Aircraft

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  Airports Authority of India

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

  Intern: Airport Operations
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  Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  Dec 2018 - Apr 2019

  Sport Complex Game Operations Student Assistant
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  Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  Aug 2019 - Jun 2021

  • Analyzed human factor error related aircraft accidents recorded in Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) to predict and minimized human factors-related errors in future aircraft operations.• In-depth analysis was done using SPSS statistical analysis software to identify types of SA errors committed most frequently by flight crews and offered recommendations targeted at mitigating human factors related errors. • Airport/Airspace utilization, and modernization, 4D baseline modeling and simulation, airport/airline operation forecasting, research, network planning, financial analysis, aircraft scheduling, flight operations analysis, and optimizing using SPSS statistical analysis and TAAM software. • Assist philanthropy and alumni data services with various data analysis and modification-related tasks like new hires, termination, and employment updates using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office tools. • Design and development of EBAT training programs for Part 121 operators aimed at improving aviation safety and crew’s performance during Go-Around, utilizing CRJ level D and A300 simulators.• Primary duties included instructional design, root cause analysis of aircraft accident safety reports, statistical analysis, and aviation data compilation, aircraft accident script development, etc.

  • Research Assistant: Aviation Safety Data Analysis

    Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

  • Airport Planning and Optimizing Research Project

    Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

  • Data Entry Student Assistant

    Apr 2019 - Dec 2020

  • Graduate Research Assistant: Aviation Safety

    Aug 2019 - Jun 2020
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  CommuteAir

  May 2021 - Aug 2022

  Flight Operations Technical Analyst

  • Interpret OEM publications regarding aircraft performance and flight operations-related matters. Author and modified aircraft manuals. Analysis, application, and customization of equipment specifications and requirements.

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  United Airlines

  Aug 2022 - now

  Flight Operations Engineer