Aravind K

Aerospace Structural Engineer with 4+ years of experience in composite structural analysis, stress assessment, concession management, repair decision framework, and aircraft technical documentation. Strong expertise in Airbus concession processes, NDT/NDI interpretation, FEM-based defect growth evaluation, and repair scheme definition. Proficient in static analysis, load justification, predictive maintenance frameworks, and digital analytics integration.

Skilled in MSC Nastran, HyperWorks, ISAMI Analyst, CATIA V5, and SAP. Recognized for analytical rigor, regulatory-compliant execution, and effective cross-functional collaboration on high-stakes aerospace programs.

Concession Stress Engineer - Capgemini Engineering Services

(2025-12)

Program: Airbus VTP Composite Predictive Maintenance. FEM analysis supporting Airbus Vertical Tail Plane (VTP) composite structures.

• Developed an integrated NDT–FEM correlation methodology, linking UT C-Scan data with Nastran stress field outputs to predict delamination growth.
• Established quantitative defect size thresholds for predictive maintenance, reducing unplanned component removals.
• Enabled data-driven structural decision-making and laid groundwork for future SHM and digital analytics tools.

Concession Stress Engineer - Capgemini Engineering Services

(2024-10 - 2025-12)

Project: Concession for Sections 15, 16, and 17. Performed end-to-end structural non-conformity assessments for Airbus RCT Sections 15, 16, and 17.

• Conducted hand calculations and FEM-supported analysis to justify repair solutions.
• Delivered repair dispositions using existing SRM, design allowable, and airworthiness documentation.
• Contributed to fleet-wide SRM updates through in-service data analysis and standard repair proposals.
• Maintained 100% OTD and KPI compliance with zero concession rejections under FAF delegation.

Concession Stress Engineer - Capgemini Engineering Services

(2023-01 - 2024-10)

Project: Dassault Falcon 10X – Composite Wing NDT–FEM Correlation Study. Developed a formalized inspection-to-analysis framework for CFRP composite wing damage evaluation.

• Assessed stress-critical regions including Front/Rear Spars, Rib–Skin Junctions, Flange & Web, and Mouse Hole zones.
• Interpreted UT data for delamination sizing, ply depth localization, porosity evaluation, and attenuation trend analysis.
• Integrated defect boundaries with FEM stress contours in HyperView; extracted Reserve Factors (RF) for in-plane, interlaminar, and shear stresses.
• Implemented Major vs Minor repair escalation logic aligned with SRM and certification requirements.

Technical Illustrator - Capgemini Engineering Services

(2022-10 - 2023-01)

Project: ATR Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM). Created AMM-compliant illustrations adhering to ATA 100 / iSpec 2200.

• Performed engineering drawing impact analysis and supported modification-driven documentation updates.
• Collaborated with authors, reviewers, and customer support teams to meet schedule and quality targets.
• Conducted RCA on rejections and implemented preventive and corrective actions.

Technical Illustrator - Artech Infosystems Pvt Ltd

(2022-02 - 2022-10)

• Completed ATR aircraft systems training.
• Created maintenance illustrations using Adobe technical illustration tools.

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Visvesvaraya Technological University (2018)