Aiyappan Vasu

Reliability and MRO engineering professional with 13 years of experience focused on improving maintenance effectiveness, enhancing fleet reliability, and optimizing aero engine performance within highly regulated aviation environments. Extensive experience supporting Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) programs, Designated Overhaul Facilities (DOF), and DRDO gas turbine projects. Proven expertise in reliability engineering, quality assurance, aftermarket support, and data-driven decision-making to improve operational efficiency, safety, and engine lifecycle performance.

RELIABILITY ENGINEER, DOF TEAM - CYIENT LIMITED - Bangalore, India

(2023-09)

• Support Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) aerospace aftermarket and reliability activities.
• Review vendor maintenance reports including SFR, teardown, condition, induction, and shipment reports.
• Validate data against customer requirements, SOPs, work scope, and quality requirements.
• Update and maintain maintenance data in AMP for weekly and monthly
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to resolve data gaps, technical clarifications, and quality issues.
• Support process induction, shipment tracking, monthly reporting, and customer deliverables.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and support corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Operations teams for issue resolution and closure.
• Ensure proper documentation, traceability, and compliance throughout the maintenance process.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues related to aero engine maintenance, inspection, overhaul, and repair activities.

Third-Party Quality Assurance (TPQA) Engineer – GTRE-DRDO / BATL - QUALITY EVALUATION AND SYSTEM TEAM PVT. LTD. (QUEST) - Thiruvananthapuram, India

(2018-07 - 2023-06)

• Worked as a TPQA Engineer supporting the Small Turbofan Engine (STFE) Program at GTRE-DRDO.
• Supported quality assurance, inspection, and verification activities for gas turbine engine components and assemblies.
• Reviewed drawings, specifications, procedures, and quality documentation.
• Coordinated with Engineering, Production, Inspection, and Quality teams to resolve quality issues.
• Supported NCR, inspection records, corrective actions, and quality documentation.
• Worked at BrahMos Aerospace Thiruvananthapuram Limited (BATL) for STFE-related quality activities.

Work Package Engineer – Gas Turbine Engine Projects - GAS TURBINE RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT (GTRE), DRDO - Bangalore, India

(2013-08 - 2018-06)

• Worked as a Work Package Engineer supporting Gas Turbine Engine Projects at GTRE, DRDO.
• Supported engineering, manufacturing, assembly, inspection, and project activities.
• Managed assigned work packages and monitored technical requirements, schedules, documentation, and deliverables.
• Coordinated with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Assembly, and Inspection teams.
• Supported technical documentation, work planning, progress monitoring, and issue resolution.
• Ensured activities were completed as per approved procedures, project requirements, and quality standards.

B.E - Mechanical Engineering