Balachandra Kulkarni

Result oriented involvement of more than 38 years in aircraft systems, investigations of non-conformities, discrepancies and defects. Aircraft engineering, repair design, Inspection and overhauls, technical services. Successfully applied aircraft system knowledge in solving complex engineering activities.

Made sound technical decisions based on extensive knowledge of various mechanical systems like hydraulics, pneumatics, flight controls, landing gears, Pressurization and ECS. Developed standards and solutions to engineering activities based upon critical study and investigation of problems faced by end-users. Applied extensive knowledge of GD&T, RCCA and ASME Y14 standards.

Result oriented MRB role saving cost and time. Independently developed standards and procedures to ensure optimum outcome of engineering activities saving cost and time.

ENGINEERING Consultant - Self-employed

(2018-09)

• Advising MROs and overhaul shops on repair design of mechanical systems and structural parts
• Rework and regulatory certification and compliance of quality notifications and non-conformances

Head of Engineering - HCC Ltd and Essar Aviation

(2008-08 - 2018-08)

• As Lead engineer diagnosed and resolved technical issues and critical problems on all aircraft systems including mechanical systems and structures
• Achieved high success in executing heavy maintenance, repairs, overhaul and implementation of Ads and SBs saving multi million dollars and turn around time by effective planning and utilizing deep engineering knowledge

Engineering Manager - Reliance Industries Ltd

(2000-10 - 2008-08)

• Resolved engineering problems and developed methods and processes to address discrepancies, defects and non-conformances
• Demonstrated achievement in solving critical problems associated with various aircraft systems like fuel, pneumatics, ECS, hydraulics, landing gear, flight controls, engine integration and APUs
• As a reward for extraordinary achievements, I was promoted from General Manager to Vice President and Executive Vice President

QUALITY manager - Collins Aerospace

(1999-01 - 2000-09)

• As part of MRB to dispose of Quality Notifications of non-confirming parts and deciding on repairs or rework, accept with tolerances or disposal to scrap
• Developed methods and procedures for MRB process

Airworthiness INSPECTOR - DGCA, India

(1983 - 1998)

• Resolved airworthiness of aircraft and systems of B747, B737, Airbus, Gulfstream and Bombardier aircraft, including overhaul of aero engines
• Supervised maintenance, repairs and overhauls, technical audits and defined and established aircraft reliability monitoring
• Defined and developed systems and methods for investigating and resolving quality notifications, non-conformances and defects

Bachelor's Degree - Mechanical Engineering (1978 - 1982)