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Dipu  Lokanandan

Dipu Lokanandan

Farwaniya

Summary

Professional Summary

Dedicated and highly skilled Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with extensive experience in line maintenance, inspections, and defect rectifications on various Airbus and Boeing aircraft. Proven expertise in carrying out scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and ensuring airworthiness compliance. Holding multiple Kuwait Airways Quality B1 Authorizations and Aircraft Maintenance Licenses from DGCA Kuwait, DGCA India, and EASA Netherlands. Passionate about aviation safety and committed to operational excellence.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Licensed aircraft engineer

Kuwait Airways
Farwaniya
05.2024 - Current
  • Conduct servicing, maintenance, and inspection of inbound and outbound aircraft.
  • Perform Weekly, Daily, Pre-flight, and Transit checks on Kuwait Airways and third-party aircraft.
  • Troubleshoot and rectify defects reported in the technical log.
  • Assist in engine run-ups and ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Participate in aircraft towing and pushback operations.
  • Maintain AMOS documentation and report hazards or occurrences.
  • Maintained strict safety standards by performing thorough pre-flight inspections.
  • Performed critical repairs to ensure flight readiness.
  • Performed emergency repairs under high-pressure conditions; maintained calm and professionalism throughout.

Licensed aircraft engineer

Air India
Thiruvananthapuram
01.2013 - 11.2023
  • Specialized in the maintenance and inspection of Airbus A320 family aircraft.
  • Performed routine checks, defect rectifications, and scheduled maintenance.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
  • Ensured optimal aircraft performance with routine engine checks.
  • Completed extensive training programmes regularly; remained updated with industry advancements.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Kerala University
Thiruvananthapuram ,India
01.1998 - 01.2001

Skills

  • Innovative solutioning expertise
  • Professional judgement use
  • Critical safety procedures
  • Time management mastery
  • Adaptability to changing technologies
  • Fault prediction and prevention
  • Aircraft systems knowledgeability
  • Avionic systems knowledge
  • Decision-Making expertise
  • Accuracy in documentation
  • Aviation regulatory standards familiarity
  • Regulatory compliance understanding
  • Familiarity with aircraft manuals
  • Line maintenance experience
  • Critical analysis proficiency
  • Engineering ethics understanding
  • Leadership qualities

Affiliations

  • Reading, Swimming, Listening to music

Certification

Professional Qualifications & Authorizations

Kuwait Airways Quality B1 Authorizations (Without Limitations) on:

  • Airbus: A318, A319, A320, A321 (CFM56, CFM LEAP-1A, IAE V2500)
  • Airbus: A350 (RR TRENT XWB)
  • Boeing: 787-8/9/10 (GE GEnx, RR RB211 TRENT 1000)

Aircraft Maintenance Licenses:

Aircraft Maintenance Licenses:

1.KCASR Part 66 B1 AMEL issued by DGCA Kuwait with type endorsement on the following Aircrafts:

-Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 (CFM56)

-Airbus A319/A320/A321 (CFM LEAP-1A)

-Airbus A319/A320/A321 (PW1100G)

-Airbus A319/A320/A321 (IAE V2500)

-Airbus A330 (PW4000)

-Airbus A330 (GE CF6)

-Airbus A330 (RR Trent 700)

-Airbus A350 (RR Trent XWB)

-Boeing 737-600/700/800/900 (CFM56)

-Boeing 7/8/9 (CFM LEAP-1B)

-Boeing 777-200/300 (GE 90)

-Boeing 777-200/300 (RR RB211 Trent 800)

-Boeing 787-8/9/10 (GE GEnx)

-Boeing 787-8/9/10 (RR RB 211 Trent 1000)

2. DGCA India with type endorsement on the following Aircrafts:

-Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 (CFM56)

-Airbus A319/A320/A321 (CFM LEAP-1A)

-Airbus A319/A320/A321 (IAE V2500)

3. EASA Part 66 AML issued by ILT Netherlands (No Type endorsement)




Timeline

Licensed aircraft engineer

Kuwait Airways
05.2024 - Current

Licensed aircraft engineer

Air India
01.2013 - 11.2023

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Kerala University
01.1998 - 01.2001
Dipu Lokanandan