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Nicholas Fernando

Nicholas Fernando

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Aerospace Design Engineer

  • Education

    • St. Benedict's College

      1996 - 2010
      High School 1 to 14

      Activities and Societies: College Prefect, Secretary of the College Tamil Debate Club, President of the College Interact Club, Secretary of the College Interact Club, Member of the Junior Tennis Team One of the well disciplined and obedient prefects of the year 2009.Have actively participated in a number of debate competitions and won prices, including 'The Best Debater'. Have organized an All Island Debate Competition as the secretary of the Debate Club.Developed a fading club to its regular performance as the president of the interact club. Organized a number of event to benefit the college and fellow students such as career seminars. Organized meetings, written… Show more One of the well disciplined and obedient prefects of the year 2009.Have actively participated in a number of debate competitions and won prices, including 'The Best Debater'. Have organized an All Island Debate Competition as the secretary of the Debate Club.Developed a fading club to its regular performance as the president of the interact club. Organized a number of event to benefit the college and fellow students such as career seminars. Organized meetings, written reports and letters as the secretary of the interact club.I was a team player, and an active participant in Tennis. Show less

    • University of Colombo

      2011 - 2011
      Training Course ENGINEERING

      Professional Training Course in AutoCAD

    • Kingston University

      2011 - 2014
      Bachelor's Degree Aerospace Engineering First Class

      Major Modules:Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Design, Technology Mathematics, Project Management, Materials & Properties, Industrial Studies, Investigatory Studies and Dissertation, Aircraft Systems, Air Transport Economics.Group Project: Glider Design & InvestigationIndividual Project: Blended Wing Body Concept for Commercial Air TravelRecognised for my impressive performance in the first two years and was given numerous awards by Asian Aviation Centre (AAC), an… Show more Major Modules:Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Design, Technology Mathematics, Project Management, Materials & Properties, Industrial Studies, Investigatory Studies and Dissertation, Aircraft Systems, Air Transport Economics.Group Project: Glider Design & InvestigationIndividual Project: Blended Wing Body Concept for Commercial Air TravelRecognised for my impressive performance in the first two years and was given numerous awards by Asian Aviation Centre (AAC), an affiliated institute of Kingston University. Competent knowledge in Solidworks, working techniques, and designing with efficiency.Gained adequate knowledge in CATIA V5 as well. Show less

  • Experience

    • Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC

      Jul 2012 - Sept 2012
      Engineering Trainee

      Was exposed to automotive technologies (in passenger vehicles) of Mercedes-Benz.Gained a clear understanding of regulations and practices regarding Marketing and Distribution, Corporate environment and Human Resource of the organisation.Enthusiastically supported the technicians in maintenance procedures.Worked as a team to identify and solve technical problems.Provided basic training for the new trainees.Presented written and verbal reports at request.

    • Sri Lankan Airlines

      Jun 2013 - Sept 2013
      Engineering Trainee

      The programme was approved by EASA 145.Was exposed to modern technologies (of Airbus) used in commercial aircraft.Oversaw aircraft maintenance planning with the guidance of senior colleagues, and understood the procedures and regulations involved within. Assisted the senior technicians and engineers in routine maintenance procedures (mainly dismantling, problem-solving, re-assembling) in the following workshops:Seats and Fabric, Accessories, Wheel and Brake Services, Base Maintenance, NDT, Composite, Structures, Engine Module, Technical ServicesPresented verbal reports at request (report included deliverables, procedures, learning outcomes, difficulties and solutions). Show less

    • KNSI Aviation Engineering

      Jan 2016 - Dec 2021
      Design Engineer

      Understand the functions and limitations of an EASA approved Design Organization, Part 21G and Part145.Liaise with customers, manufacturers, and suppliers throughout the project and ensure project deliverables achieved within the deadline.Provide engineering solutions that adhere to the requirements of both customer and aviation regulatory body.Showing compliance to minor repairs and modifications in accordance with EASA CS-25, CS-23 and other equivalent requirements.Prepared more than 200 technical documents including the following,• Repair Accomplishment Document, Change/Service Bulletin, Classification Statements, Substantiation Reports, Compliance Statements, Weight and Balance Statements, IPC Supplements, AMM Supplements, Flight Manual Supplements, Flammability Reports, ICA Supplements etc.Perform structural analysis on minor repairs and modifications from caoncetual to detail layout including Damage Tolerance and Fatigue analysis on the aircraft fuselage, and wing structures.Create models of aircrafts and related components using Solidworks, and CATIA V5.Perform FEA on structural parts using Solidworks.Produce engineering drawings using AutoCAD, Solidworks with effective, time-saving techniques for purposes such as manufacturing, assembly, decals, etc.Supervise a small team of junior engineers.Have worked on more than 50 projects including,• Minor Repairs such as doubler installations on both primary and secondary structures (fuselage, wings, spoilers, APU ducts, body fairings), dent repairs, etc.• Minor Modifications such as livery painting, exterior and interior decal installations, iPad installations, galley inserts installation, galley modifications, seat modifications, passenger seating arrangement, PSU installation/re-arrangements, carpet Installations, avionics/cabin interior equipment installation, etc. • Temporary repairs/ emergency minor repairs that calls out for quick response (90 mins respond time on average) Show less

    • AeroKnow

      Jan 2022 - Jun 2023
      Senior Design Engineer

      Propose, evaluate engineering solutions for aircraft modifications and/or repairs. And plan and demonstrate compliance of those solutions against regulations.Coordinate work amongst parallel entities (Part 21G, Part 145, Suppliers, Test Houses, etc.) and ensure timely delivery of project deadlines.Perform documentation and/or compliance demonstration including engineering instructions, manual supplements, certification plans, test plans/reports, substantiations/analysis, etc.Support the development of company standards in documentation, drawings, and procedures. Show less

    • SABENA TECHNICS BGC - Aircraft Support & Operations

      Jun 2023 - now
      Aircraft Cabin Design Engineer

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • B. Sc. Aerospace Engineering

      Kingston University - Company
      Jun 2013

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Nicholas Fernando
      Professor Andrew's Challenge Trophy Asian Aviation Centre Aug 2013 Awarded during Bachelor's degree in recognition of outstanding performance in the first two years.