T Sethu Prabhakaran

Experience

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  Indian Navy

  Jan 2004 - Aug 2014

  • Pre-flight, inspect mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and fuel systemsof Aircraft. During flight, Monitor rate of fuel consumption, Adjust Engine controls on pilot's directives and inform the pilot on problems detected.• Set and monitor major systems, including fuel, pressurization and air conditioning, hydraulic, electrics, engine driven generators, auxiliary power units, ice and rain protection, oxygen fire and overheat protection of all systems and it security.• Do Ground run, Full power checks to assess defects and for preservation/ de preservation of Aero engines. • Perform a post-flight inspection of the aircraft systems.• Assist the Maintenance engineers in trouble shooting. Show less • Lead a team of 35 technicians for major inspections of a fleet of 05Kamov 31 & 06 Kamov 28 Helicopters.• Undertook 24/ 48 monthly scheduled maintenance of Kamov 31 and600 hrly maintenance of Kamov 28 helicopter airframe and aeroengines.• Check material state of aircraft, make repairs, replacement andadjustments i.a.w approved maintenance procedures.• Upkeep detailed records of the maintenance performed and analysereported problems and communicate deviations that could impactdesign intent and safety; recommend and handle resolution.• Develops and implements product/process improvements.• Documentation of Maintenance Ops / forecasting of scheduled jobs.• Repairs on Composite Structures.• Analyse Material condition/ Assist structural repairs and restoredamaged structure.• Educate and Support Integrated product teams and organize pre-flight/ post flight servicing of helicopters. Show less • Lead a team of 22 technicians in maintenance for a fleet of 05 Kamov-31 & 06 Kamov-28 Helicopters.• Validation and troubleshooting of Aero Engines and Airframe Systems.• Prepares protocols for validation or performance testing of new or modified manufacturing equipment, processes or systems.• Oversee, evaluate, calibrate equipment, systems, Squadron mobile Equipment and Ground Support equipment and perform independent checks to ensure safety and quality requirements.• As Flight servicing inspector assess airworthiness of aircraft for flying operations.• Documentation of Maintenance jobs/ forecasting of scheduled jobs. • Develops and implements product/process improvements.• Repairs on Composite Structures. Show less

  • Flight Engineer (TU-142M)

    Jan 2013 - Aug 2014

  • Assistant Engineer (Aircraft Production)

    Jun 2009 - Jan 2013

  • Senior Section Engineer (Aircraft/ Aero Engine Maintenance)

    May 2007 - Jun 2009

  • Section Engineer (Aircraft Production)

    Oct 2005 - May 2007

  • Junior Engineer/ Trainee Engineer (Aircraft Maintenance)

    Jan 2004 - Oct 2005
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  CEMILAC, DRDO, Bangalore

  Aug 2014 - Jun 2018

  Assistant Manager (Airworthiness)

  • Assist in Type approval/ Indigenisation of Systems/ LRUs/ Raw materials/ consumables i.a.w DDPMAS, JSS 55555, Mil-STDs, AS 9100 etc. • Modifications/ Upgrades and Life Extension Clearances. • Assist in Investigation of Aircraft accidents and Incidents. • Undertake detailed review of technical records interpret advancedengineering drawings and specifications and document thediscrepancies for evaluation.• Participate onsite trouble shooting of items undergoing qualification testing at various vendor premises• Analyse performance of suppliers to ensure system integration and compliance with customer requirements.• Guarantee a level of support, which will ensure customer satisfaction, safety and profitability in flight operations. Show less

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  Indian Navy

  Jun 2018 - Nov 2019

  Associate Manager (Aeronautical Quality Assurance)

  • Conduct onsite maintenance review, material survey of fleet aircraft and documentation audit. • Quality audit of 17 Helo borne IN Warships for material review of Helo deck floor, guard rails, deck lashings, GSEs; Functional testing of onboard systems including fire-fighting, hangar door opening, helo deck traversing winch.• Assess complex system events and report to higher authorities to determine potential safety issues.• Testing, Certification, Re-lifing of Aviation OLGs; i.a.w ASTM/ Def Stan/ IP standards. And assess/ resolve product process problems throughout the product life cycle.• Trend Analysis/ Engine health monitoring and provide engineering solutions for continued airworthiness.• Assist MRB, support IPTs and product repair teams on modifications/ embodiments/ safe operation and maintenance of aircraft. Perform NDI Inspections. • Analyse, perform root cause analysis and develop dispositions for complex design and maintenance non-conformances. Show less