Kazim Raza

Highly accomplished and strategic Professional Aerospace Engineer with 24+ years of extensive experience spanning defense procurement, strategic contract management, aviation MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) operations, and technical quality assurance. Proven track record of managing multimillion-dollar aviation asset portfolios, optimizing lifecycle logistics and enforcing compliance across strict regulatory frameworks (AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ICAO Annex-13/19). Expert in driving operational efficiency through Six Sigma methodologies, robust risk mitigation, and systemic root cause analysis.

Seeking to leverage deep technical engineering acumen and specialized post-graduate training to deliver high-impact leadership in senior Procurement, Contract management and Aviation Project Management roles within the global aviation sector.

Deputy Director – Defense Procurements & Contract Management - Pakistan Air Force

(2025-08 - 2026-08)

• Oversee the verification, end-to-end processing, and execution of technical indents for high-value aviation assets, including aircraft spares, engines, communication networks, radars, GSE/GHE, and weapons systems.
• Direct all phases of tendering, from publishing and technical / commercial bid evaluation to final contract establishment and acceptance.
• Manage Letter of Credit (LC) generation, continuously monitor contract milestones to guarantee timely materialization, and authorize final payment disbursements.
• Conduct rigorous internal audits of One-Time Contracts (OTCs) to ensure absolute compliance with public procurement regulations and financial frameworks.

Deputy Director – Technical Audit & Evaluation - Pakistan Air Force

3 Years

• Led complex technical and compliance evaluations of operational and procurement frameworks to minimize financial and structural risks.
• Acted as a key technical advisor to executive leadership on critical O&M procurement strategies and the integration of next-generation aviation systems.
• Spearheaded Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) and technical installation reviews, ensuring organizational readiness for strict regulatory certifications.
• Authored comprehensive technical compliance and audit documentation to provide data-driven insights to top-tier management.

Deputy Director – Engineering & Maintenance Management - Pakistan Air Force

6 Years

• Directed maintenance planning and spare parts procurement workflows for a premium VIP and Cargo fleet (C-130, Gulfstream G450/G-IV, CN-235, King Air, Piper, and Global 5000).
• Managed multi-year operations and maintenance budgets, conducting localized and third-party financial and technical audits.
• Originated, processed and managed multi million dollars procurement contracts of C-130, CN-235, G-IV/450 and piper aircraft, propulsion and avionics spares contracts for their life cycle support.
• Scheduled and synchronized complex airborne fleet inspections with domestic and international maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities.
• Conducted technical defect trend analysis, engineering forecasting, and formulated preventative maintenance advisories to maximize fleet readiness.

Senior Aircraft Maintenance Engineer & Quality Assurance - Pakistan Air Force

11 Years

• Directed flight lines engineering teams for C-130 and CN-235 aircraft, ensuring strict adherence to daily sortie generation and safety metrics.
• Implemented SMS techniques and Six Sigma methodologies to formulate Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans, drastically reducing human error and defect trends.
• Executed OEM-issued Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs), Service Bulletins, and airworthiness directives for T-56 / CT7-9C engines and Hamilton Sundstrand propellers.
• Served as the In-charge of Quality Control for extensive periodic scheduled aircraft inspections.
• Planning, scheduling and documentation of scheduled inspections of airborne assets. Forecasting of spares requirements and management of manpower and material resources for optimum operational readiness.

Assistant President – Aviation Safety Board - Aviation Safety Board

3 Years

• Led and participated in high-profile aircraft incident and accident investigations in strict compliance with ICAO Annex-13 standards.
• Conducted rigorous systemic failure reviews, analyzing failed engineering components to prevent recursive operational accidents.
• Maintained absolute safety oversight by authoring authoritative, formal safety investigation and compliance blueprints for safety boards.

MS - Design & Manufacturing Engineering - NUST

MSc - War Studies - National Defence University (NDU)

BE - Aerospace Engineering - CAE, NUST

Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) - Project Management Framework and Tools (EM 504) - NED University

Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) - Six Sigma Methodologies (IM 513) - NED University

Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) - Problem Solving & Decision Making (EMgt 6215) - CASE

Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) - Procurement & Contract Management - Pakistan Institute of Management (PIM)

Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) - Supply Chain Management - IMC