Lathan Gowda

Dedicated Aerospace Jig Setting Operator with over 7+ years of hands-on experience in jig calibration, installation, and operation within the aerospace manufacturing industry. Expertise in working with high-precision tools and technologies such as Laser Trackers, FARO systems, and SPATIAL ANALYZER software to ensure optimal jig performance. Proven track record in ensuring quality, precision, and efficient production processes for major aerospace projects, including the LCA Tejas Front Fuselage, Falcon F-6 Rear fuel tank, Airbus A320 & A321 flap track beam, Deutsche Aft fuselage.

A strong communicator with a passion for continuous learning and a commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Tooling Department - LCA Tejas Division - Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) - Bangalore

(2017 - 2020)

• Involved in the manufacturing and fabrication of various jigs and fixtures for the LCA Tejas aircraft.
• Operated laser trackers using SPATIAL ANALYZER software for calibration of tooling components.
• Managed detailed manufacturing of tooling elements including CNC locators, pins, bushes, and contour plates.

Dynamatic Oldland Aerospace - Bangalore

(2020)

• Experience in calibration and installation of various jigs and fixtures including:
• LCA Front Fuselage assembly Jig.
• Airbus A320 & A321 Flap Track Beam assembly Jigs.
• OB Elevon assembly tool and Conformance tool.
• F-15 Formers assembly jigs and fixtures.
• Bell 407 Helicopter assembly Jigs (Upper aft 1 & 2)
• VLU Missile Launcher fixture.
• Dassault Falcon F-6 Rear fuel tank assembly jig.
• Airbus A220 All doors assembly jigs, rigging fixtures, sub-assembly jigs.
• Assembly of Thales VHD (Vertical Hoisting Device) Lifting Device.
• DEUTSCHE Aft fuselage assembly jigs and Coupling jig.
• Proficient in operating FARO and API Laser Tracker using CAM2, POLYWORKS and SPATIAL ANALYZER software.
• Skilled in jig alignment and setting as per CAD models and engineering drawings.
• Practical knowledge of operating FARO ARM for component and jig measurements.

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering - T.M.A.E’s Polytechnic, Bhadravathi (2015 - 2017)

ITI - Turner Trade - Govt. ITI College, Bhadravathi (2012 - 2014)

SSLC - JHS High School, Bharandhuru (2011 - 2012)