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KOUSIK RAJAN

Boston

Summary


Energetic Assistant Engineering Manager with unrestricted certifying experience of over 8+ years and overall aviation experience of 15+ years in the industry. Hardworking with strong ability in team supervising and planning abilities. Focused on delivering on time performances on tight schedules. Monitors, trains and encourages employees to improve skills and meet demanding targets. History of successfully developing and managing strong teams.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Engineering Manager

Cathay Pacific Airways
09.2023 - Current
  • Training and mentoring new Aircraft Engineers with in house procedures , policies & documentation.
  • Managed performance reviews/ training for 7 MSA reporting mechanics , analyzing individual employee achievements and overall trends in workforce execution metrics.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.

Aircraft Engineer

Cathay Pacific Airways
05.2022 - 08.2023
  • Supervised team of CX & MSA mechanics to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
  • Supervised mechanic team completed work to verify consistency , quality .Performed transit checks ,inspections, MCC work package call outs ,troubleshooting and root cause analysis to understand problems and plan corrections.
  • Checked aircraft safety and compliance with flight regulations and company requirements.
  • Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Kept company aircraft and support equipment working safely and according to performance requirements.
  • Check inventory usages and requested replenishment
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and services.
  • Recommended and implemented successful strategies to maximize revenue.

MCC Engineer

ATC Aerotranscargo
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Working on ATC fleet of B747-400
  • Mentored New joining MCC Engineers on operation and implemented training on company procedures.
  • Monitored ATC fleet MEL/CDL defects ensure plans in place to rectify within time limit.
  • Request MEL extensions if risk could not be completed within time frame, review in service datas.
  • Mentored onsite Engineer's on operations and implemented training on safety procedures.
  • Delegated tasks to team members, maximizing unique strengths and skill sets.
  • Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives.
  • Created and distributed quarterly reports to management regarding performance.
  • Reviewed staff work and gave constructive feedback.
  • Gathered business requirements from users to convert to technical requirements.
  • Organized and prioritized incoming work orders and optimized team workflows and resources to handle dynamic demands.
  • Collaborated with management team to implement new work procedures or policies.

Aircraft Engineer

CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS
01.2016 - 12.2021

Worked as Aircraft Engineer in stations MAA, HYD, BLR in SAMEA region Oversaw daily workloads for smooth operations for CX & 3rd party customers. Managed a team direct reports CX & MSA mechanics.


  • HYD Station in charge 2016-2018, deputize as Engineering Manager in absence or in leaves.
  • Established employee schedules and work hours ,reviewing employee time sheets and forwarding it to EM finalize payroll.
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Recommended in hiring and promotions requests for direct reports.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Performed relief duties across to SAMEA region and cross port audits on other stations.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Assisted HKG in various projects during pandemic to keep up work productivity.
  • Conducted regular mechanics performance evaluations offered feedback, solutions for improvements and growth.
  • Delegated work assignments and prioritized tasks.
  • Partnered with upper management and HR to identify effective resolutions for employee relations issues.
  • Developed successful team-building initiatives to motivate team members.
  • Conducted performance evaluations, maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
  • Procured equipment to enable station to streamline operations.
  • Resolved GHA issues and implemented corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Licensed Aircraft Technician

Cathay Pacific Airways
09.2015 - 12.2015
  • Mentored junior mechanics through onboarding processes and during training, promoting constant improvement on station duties.
  • Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
  • Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
  • Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
  • Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
  • Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on diverse aircraft engines, avionics and hydraulics.

Aircraft Mechanic

Cathay Pacific Airways
10.2012 - 08.2015
  • Performed aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.
  • Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements.
  • Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.
  • Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
  • Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention, and safety at all times.

Aircraft Technician

SIA ENGINEERING COMPANY
02.2008 - 09.2012
  • B777-200/300 Airframe with RR Trent 800 Engine - Stay over / Transit check
  • B777-300ER Airframe with GE 90 Engines - Stay over / Transit check
  • B747-400 Airframe with PW 4056 Engines - Stay over / Transit check
  • A340-500 Airframe with RR Trent 500 Engine - Stay over / Transit check
  • A330-300 Airframe with RR Trent 700 Engine - Stay over / Transit check
  • A380-800 Airframe with RR Trent 900 Engine - Stay over /Transit check
  • A319/320 Airframe with V2500 Engine - Stay over / Transit check

Education

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY - Mechanical Engineering

SINGHANIA UNIVERSITY
Pacheri Bari
2022

Bachelor of Science - AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING

HINDUSTAN INSTITUTE oF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
CHENNAI
12-2008

Skills

  • SOP Adherence
  • Goal Setting
  • Evaluating Employee Work
  • Giving Constructive Feedback
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Onboarding and Orientation
  • People Management
  • Team Supervision
  • Field Operations
  • Equipment Knowledge

Certification

  • HKCAD Part 66 B1.1 License with

*A330 (Trent 700)

*A340 (CFM 56)

*A350 (RR TRENT XWB)

*B747-400 (PW4062)

*B747-800 (GEnX)


  • EASA Part 66 B1.1 License with

*A320 IAE V2500 & CFM 56

*A350 (RR TRENT XWB)

*B747 GE CF6 , PW 4000 Endorsements



  • UK CAA Part 66 B1.1 License with

*A320 IAE V2500 & CFM 56

*B747 GE CF6 , PW 4000

*A350 (RR TRENT XWB)


  • FAA A & P License
  • Boeing 744 , 748 High power run approvals.

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 5 staff members.
  • Managed up to 2 projects at a time.
  • Developed Mechanic training plan resulting in improved knowledge with Aircraft handling and work quality.
  • Earned "operational excellence award" Award.
  • Appreciation mails from other operational departments.

Timeline

Assistant Engineering Manager

Cathay Pacific Airways
09.2023 - Current

Aircraft Engineer

Cathay Pacific Airways
05.2022 - 08.2023

MCC Engineer

ATC Aerotranscargo
01.2022 - 04.2022

Aircraft Engineer

CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS
01.2016 - 12.2021

Licensed Aircraft Technician

Cathay Pacific Airways
09.2015 - 12.2015

Aircraft Mechanic

Cathay Pacific Airways
10.2012 - 08.2015

Aircraft Technician

SIA ENGINEERING COMPANY
02.2008 - 09.2012

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY - Mechanical Engineering

SINGHANIA UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science - AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING

HINDUSTAN INSTITUTE oF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
  • HKCAD Part 66 B1.1 License with

*A330 (Trent 700)

*A340 (CFM 56)

*A350 (RR TRENT XWB)

*B747-400 (PW4062)

*B747-800 (GEnX)


  • EASA Part 66 B1.1 License with

*A320 IAE V2500 & CFM 56

*A350 (RR TRENT XWB)

*B747 GE CF6 , PW 4000 Endorsements



  • UK CAA Part 66 B1.1 License with

*A320 IAE V2500 & CFM 56

*B747 GE CF6 , PW 4000

*A350 (RR TRENT XWB)


  • FAA A & P License
  • Boeing 744 , 748 High power run approvals.
KOUSIK RAJAN