Vimal Kumar A.V
Palmerston North
Summary
With 19 years of experience in the Aerospace and Precision Engineering industries, I bring extensive expertise in machines, tools, and their designs, alongside proficiency in operating and maintaining advanced equipment such as manual and NC machines for grinding aircraft rotor blades. Skilled in design techniques and precision engineering, I excel in creating technical plans and optimizing workflows through innovative fixture designs. My strong mathematical foundation supports my expertise in technical data analysis, including root-cause investigations of aircraft components of engine failures. Familiar with FAA, ICAO, EASA, CAAS, and CASA regulations, I am adept at ensuring compliance in aircraft certification and engine overhauls, with proficiency in SAP and Solumina G8 systems.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aircraft Lead Technician
Pratt & Whitney (Eagles Services Asia)
04.2015 - 06.2023
- Repairing of aircraft parts according to engine manuals
- Assembly/Disassembly of the aircraft components repairs and modules
- Machining of Aircraft components in lathe, milling, grinding, lapping process
- Rubber repair, Bracket assemblies, Intermediate case repairs
- Fitting and bench work for the parts needs to be altered and maintaining the required dimensions according to the technical data
- Complying with the Service Bulletin and Airworthiness Directives
- Proper documentation of repair works and complying with the safety standards
- Repair planning operation for spare request to the respective cells
- SAP application for inputs of manhours and spare related operations
- Certifying technician approval holder
Senior Machinist
PTC precision Engineering Pte Ltd
08.2013 - 03.2015
- Machining process on the surface grinding machine for the carbide and steel inserts (punches and dyes)
- Grinding steel pallets and cavities Operating on heavy machines such as Okamoto grinder machine
- Grinding copper electrodes profiles angles and radius for the EDM machine
- Perform fitting and assembly on the injection tools and perform various trouble shooting errors
- Alterations of the punches, fitting assemblies to size and blending and polishing process
Production Operator
ADCT Technologies Pte Ltd
01.2013 - 04.2013
- Operating ABB Robot
- Lathe chuck attachment jobs
- Blasting and coating for wafer parts
- Turning attachments with fixtures for thermal spray
Senior Machinist
Evo Precision Engineering Pte Ltd
04.2008 - 06.2012
- Operates and maintains lathe and surface grinding machines
- Reviews drawings, instructions, blueprints, or samples to ensure accurate production
- Takes precise measurements for cutting or shaping and fits to assembly
- Fabricated components using hand grinders, hand files, and scrapers
- Monitors production, adjusting feed and other settings as necessary
- Maintains inventory of completed products
- Checks output for quality assurance and documents or discards defects
- Identifies need for and performs machine maintenance and minor repairs
- Maintains a safe and clean workstation
Tool and Cutter Grinder
Access Precision Tools Pvt Ltd
02.2007 - 08.2008
- Grinding Carbide cutters in a Surface grinder
- Cylindrical grinding of carbide milling tools
- Maintain the machines and maintain oil levels and coolant
- Operating in the T-Lathe for the outer diameter turning
- Maintaining the dimensions in accordance with tolerances
- Maintaining the quality of the cutters
- Working with Proper work health and safety regulations
Junior Machinist
FCI Technologies Pvt Ltd
10.2007 - 03.2008
- Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials into machine
- Dismantle machines or equipment, using hand tools and power tools, to examine parts for defects and replace defective parts where needed
- Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, grinders
Junior Machinist
Tyco Electronics Tools Pvt Ltd
12.2003 - 01.2007
- Controlling furnace for heat treatment of milling jobs and grinding jobs
- Sub-zero treatment, hardening and tampering of different kinds of Steels
- Turning jobs in lathe, spindles, shafts, and different kinds of threads
- Performed preventative and predictive maintenance on machinery
- Troubleshoot and repaired machinery
- Maintained communication with operators from other shifts
- Assisted with quality control and inspection of part
- Operated fabricate, installed, and maintained machinery
- Maintain and secure work tools
Education
Master's Degree in Aviation -
Massey University
New Zealand12.2024
Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation -
RMIT
Australia06.2021
Diploma in Industrial Engineering -
PSB Academy
Singapore09.2015
Vocational Technical Trade - Turner -
Don Bosco Tech ITC, Kerala
India07.2003
Higher Secondary School (Pre Degree) -
MMV Higher Secondary School Kerala
India03.2001
High School Year 10th -
St John De Britto Anglo Indian High School
India03.1999
Skills
- Aerospace Engineering
- Precision Engineering
- Lathe Operation
- Milling
- Surface Grinding
- Cylindrical Grinding
- Lapping
- NC Machine
- Technical Data Analysis
- FAA Regulations
- Aircraft Engine Overhauling
- Regulatory Compliance
- SAP
- Solumina G8
Certification
PW 4000 Engine Differences course.
PW 4000-112" Engine Familiarization Course.
GP 7200 Engine Familiarization Course.
PW Standard Practices Course.
Danobat Newwall blade tip grinder programming for PW4000-94, PW4000-100, PW4090, GE90HPT.
Drivinglicenses
New Zealand Class 1 & 6 (Full)
Accomplishments
Bible College Graduate from School of Theology City Harvest Church.
Community and volunteer at City Harvest Church Singapore from 2012- 2023 Security Ministry
Hobbies
Riding Motorbike when free time and playing cricket
Residing
New Zealand
Personal Information
- Citizenship: Indian
- Date of Birth: 02/26/84
Additional Information
Toh Chin Sze
Senior Manager in Pratt & Whitney Singapore
toh.chin.sze@prattwhitney.com | +65 90888065
Jun Hua Tan
Workshop Engineer in Pratt & Whitney Singapore
junhua.tan@prattwhitney.com | +65 88761191
Tim Sheehan
Manager in Dominos New Zealand
timothysheehan1995@gmail.com | 0220665461
Timeline
Aircraft Lead Technician
Pratt & Whitney (Eagles Services Asia)
04.2015 - 06.2023
Senior Machinist
PTC precision Engineering Pte Ltd
08.2013 - 03.2015
Production Operator
ADCT Technologies Pte Ltd
01.2013 - 04.2013
Senior Machinist
Evo Precision Engineering Pte Ltd
04.2008 - 06.2012
Junior Machinist
FCI Technologies Pvt Ltd
10.2007 - 03.2008
Tool and Cutter Grinder
Access Precision Tools Pvt Ltd
02.2007 - 08.2008
Junior Machinist
Tyco Electronics Tools Pvt Ltd
12.2003 - 01.2007
PW 4000 Engine Differences course.
PW 4000-112" Engine Familiarization Course.
GP 7200 Engine Familiarization Course.
PW Standard Practices Course.
Danobat Newwall blade tip grinder programming for PW4000-94, PW4000-100, PW4090, GE90HPT.
Master's Degree in Aviation -
Massey University
Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation -
RMIT
Diploma in Industrial Engineering -
PSB Academy
Vocational Technical Trade - Turner -
Don Bosco Tech ITC, Kerala
Higher Secondary School (Pre Degree) -
MMV Higher Secondary School Kerala
High School Year 10th -
St John De Britto Anglo Indian High School
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