Experience

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  Pakistan air force

  Dec 1988 - Mar 2004

  - Managed hanger maintenance operations of Mirage aircraft through a dedicated team of engineers and technicians - Responsibility includes close coordination with planning, engineering and other support department to ensure aircraft docks out as per define timelines including Functional Check Flight - Successfully led team lead for revising existing process to repair fuel leaks from aircraft wings and belly tanks- Member technical committee responsible for conducting technical audit of different engineering activities Show less - Managed and supervised shop maintenance operations for the repair & overhaul of components used on American and Chinese aircraft like C-130, T-37, F-7 & A5 III aircraft- Managed overhauling establishment of French made Alouette III helicopter- Overseeing numerous aircraft modifications and recovery of major damaged/accidental aircraft - Negotiating and processing of aircraft equipment and aero engines for repair/overhaul from Pakistan International Airlines Corporation.- Manufacture and repair of custom-fit flying and lifesaving equipment Show less - Responsible for publishing technical directives on queries arising from field maintenance on Mirage aircraft structure, electrical and instrument systems- Prepared and issued draft leaflet of different types of aircraft modifications related to airframe, electric and instrument after coordinating with aircraft manufacturer - Formulated maintenance policies and implemented flight orders in coordination with aircraft manufacturer (M/S Dassault Aviation) directives- Responsible for the issuance of amendments in technical publications as received from aircraft and component manufacturers- Managed/Scheduled Interactive training/ Engineering Work Shops on weak areas emerged during monthly analysis of aircraft defect trends- Responsible for analysing aircraft occurrence and based on its findings issuance of corrective / preventive maintenance directives. - Project Management of a Major Retrofit Program for Mirage V Aircraft under a Knowledgeable Engineering Work group approach - Carried out annual budgetary forecast for the procurement of aircraft spares- Responsible for generating purchase orders for aircraft spares - Interacted with OEM for technical query resolution and providing solutions to field maintenance staff Show less - Performed technical resident engineer functions which includes maintaining close interaction with M/S SAGEM & M/S SOGERMA in overseeing contractual deliverable related to aircraft overhaul and avionics up gradation works on Mirage V aircraft.- Responsible for carrying out quality checks at different stages of aircraft overhauling and avionics up-gradation.- Carried out aircraft final acceptance check on behalf of Pakistan Air Force - Coordinated with Pakistan Air Force authorities and M/S SAGEM on all technical matters.- Assisted Air Force contingent during the acceptance flights and aircraft ferry from France to Pakistan Show less - Managed hanger maintenance operations through a team of engineers and technicians. Prime responsibility was to ensure aircraft scheduled Maintenance checks are completed within the define timelines without compromising quality standards. Responsible for resource planning, coordination with other section production planning, engineering and other support departments for smooth execution of maintenance checks defined in work package including Service Bulletins and Modifications. Conducted regular review meetings with dock teams and supports team.- Responsible to recover aircraft due for major maintenance like landing gear replacement, recovering aircraft involved in accident like recovered an aircraft which suffered major damage due to burnt electrical wiring. - Responsible for test flights, and final handing over of aircraft to line Show less - Planned, Scheduled and monitored second line maintenance of Mirage aircraft through a team of 85 technicians- Responsible to ensure timely docking out of aircraft through active coordination with various departments like maintenance planning, technical services - Project management for the recovery of twenty Mirage III aircraft to replacing electrical systems plugs, hydraulic and air-conditioning pipes, and around 45 life component during phase inspection- Dismantling and subsequent dispatch of 15 Mirage aircraft to overhaul facility Show less - Team lead for the launch and recovery of Mirage aircraft through a team of 175 technicians and engineers- Prepare aircraft as per defined mission configuration in order to achieve monthly flying task- Responsible to manage line maintenance activities like performing pre, thru, post and weekly flights inspections, performing special technical tasks including airworthiness directives and ensuring life components and engines are replaced before reaching soft and hard time life- Maintain preparedness throughout the year for squadron re-deployment at satellite stations Show less

  • Manager Heavy Maintenance

    Aug 2003 - Mar 2004

  • Manager Aircraft Engineering Team, 102 Air Engineering Depot

    Aug 2002 - Aug 2003

  • Assistant Director (Aero) Air Headquarters

    Nov 1999 - Aug 2002

  • Resident Engineer at M/S Sogerma

    Sept 1997 - Oct 1999

  • Manager Production Line, Mirage Rebuild Factory

    May 1996 - Sept 1997

  • Manager Mirage Aircraft Heavy Maintenance

    Apr 1994 - May 1996

  • Senior Engineer - Mirage Aircraft Squadron

    Jul 1990 - Apr 1994

  • Manager A5-III aircraft Heavy Maintenance

    Dec 1988 - Jul 1990
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  Emirates

  Jan 2007 - now

  - Accountable for suppliers group and in-service supplier management with an approximate amount of US $150 annual cost of contracts and services spend- Responsible to manage aftermarket repair function of allocated OEMs & MRO through a team of engineers and specialists. Role includes planning, coordination and logistics of overhaul and repair of components - Member Strategic Development Committee responsible to work on all long term projects in engineering impacting support and control of aircraft assets- Repair focal to manage supplier improvements meetings with Airbus and Boeing Supplier Support Groups- Research and develop improved methods and processes to improve the efficiency, productivity and effectiveness of the area. Proactively evaluate whether the setting of Power by the Hour or Fixed-rate contracts to manage Component repair costs- Manage process to derive incentive defined in Boeing PSAA (Product Support Assurance Agreement) and Airbus SSC (Supplier Support Contract) on repair turn time, warranty, rogue and product deficient parts - Manage quotation analysis and evaluation process, Turnaround Time (TAT), costing, invoices, and other technical / administrative functions, in order to ensure parts availability without compromising service levels defined for Mel 1, 2 and 3 parts Show less - Group leader responsible for managing un-serviceable Aircraft and Engine parts processing for repair/overhaul to various OEMs repair sites. Managed an annual volume exceeding 1 Million parts per year with an inventory value of USD 5 Billion.- Led a team of 5 supervisors and 25 production crew and channelised efforts to perform parts receipt inspection, defining repair work scope while generating repair orders including calling out modification and any special task assigned by Engineering, and also raising warranty claim forms by reviewing applicable warranty.- Managed new ERP implementation process by defining various process for generating Repair Order and Warranty Claims, and handling parts scrap process. Task was achieved through close liaison with IT tiger team responsible for the introduction of ERP in Engineering- Responsible to manage scrap process for parts deemed not repairable Show less

  • Manager – Aftermarket Component Repair

    Nov 2009 - now

  • Component Repair Manager

    Jan 2007 - Nov 2009