Gorachand Adhikari

Email ID:gcadhikari0@gmail.com
Contact:+96893774320/+919867880323
Communication Address:
2C/32,Kalpataru Estate
JVLR, Andheri(E)
Mumbai-400093

Passport Details:
No: Z3852972
Date of Issue: 12.04.2017
Date of Expiry:11.04.2027
Date of Birth : 07.01.1977
Marital Status: MARRIED

CAREER OBJECTIVE:
To seek a challenging and responsible position in a professionally managed organization where I can utilize my
Leadership/ Managerial skills in Team management and Project management by contributing effectively for
the success of organization.

STRENGTHS:
Possess Strong potential to think out of the box & perform under pressure in most adverse situation; Establish
a system and lead a team with Technical Expertise in resolving AOG situation; Ability to adhere to the timeline;
Systematic & practical approach to problem solving; Adaptable to new environment; Extremely dedicated &
workaholic; Strong Team player; Strong ability to utilize the potentials of the Team members to the Company’s
Advantage. Can perform to the demands of any crisis/critical Situation at ease by fast response, innovative
ideas and taking critical decisions. Possess strong zeal to explore new areas of Engineering. Love to face new
challenges.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Having 17 years of work experience including 4years of Management
Experience in Aviation Industry. Have worked in LINE, MAJOR, MCC,TECHNICAL
SERVICES Departments.
Currently with Oman Air as Senior Engineer-Defects Control at Maintenance Control Centre.

B2 Type rated AME License ( ICAO Type II ),issued by DGCA ,INDIA.

Cat V AIRBUS A330-200 (w.e.f 16/10/2009) Cat V
A319/320/321 (w.e.f 08/05/2006)
Cat E BOEING 737 (w.e.f 18/06/2003)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:
Year of Passing Qualification Education University
June 1995 10+2 with First Class St Xaviers College,Kolkata.
Dec 1999 AME Diploma with Distinction H.I.E.T, Chennai
April 2012 B.Sc on Aircraft Maintenance Singhania University
Engineering with First Class

TECHNICAL TRAINING:

AIRCRAFT/ENGINE TYPE COURSE TYPE/ORGANISATION

 A330-200/300,PW4168A,B2 Course conducted by Airbus.

 RR Trent 700 B1 Course conducted by Oman Air Training Centre.
 B787-8/9 (GEnx) Course B1+B2, conducted by Oman Air Training Centre.
 A340-500/600,Trent 500,B2 Course conducted by Lufthansa
 A319/320/321,V2500,B2 Course conducted by Airbus.
 B737-700/800/900 CFM56-7B Cat E conducted by Jet Airways.
 ATR 72-500,PW 127F Cat I & R conducted by Jet Airways.
 Passed All Modules of B1 & B2 EASA Examination (U.K.)
 B777-200/300 B1+B2 Course, Trent 800/GE 90-100 Series
conducted by A.M.E.T. (U.K.)
 Passed PACA Oman Basic Licence (B2)

OTHER TRAINING:
 Top Series Line Maintenance Training Course on IFE conducted by Thales.
 Thales Avionics AVANT Line Maintenance Training on Airbus A330, B737.
 Introduction to Data link Course (Aircom Server) conducted by SITA.
 Tailwind 560 Line Maintenance Training Course on Sat TV conducted by Rockwell Collins.
 SMS Training for SAG & SSO conducted by Aviation Quality Services.
 Human Factors in Aviation Maintenance Course conducted by Oman Air.
 Fuel Tank Safety Training (Level 02) conducted by Oman Air.

EXPERIENCE SNAPSHOT :

Total MCC Experience: 12 Years 8 Months including 4 Yrs of Management Experience.

Oman Air: Type of Fleet: B787-8/9 with GEnx, B737 NGs(700/800/900) with CFM56-7B,A330-
200/300 with Trent 772B, Embraer E175 with CF34-8E5A1.
Sept 2013 till date Senior Engineer-Defects Control (EN04 Grade) at Maintenance Control Centre,Muscat.

Experience: 5 Years 7 Months

Key Responsibilities:
 Monitor closely all defects using A/C Real time Monitoring tools such as Airman & AHM (including Pilot
reported defects and Maintenance observed defects)across the entire fleet, on a routine basis, analyzing
and suggesting remedial/corrective actions which will enable Base/Line Maintenance to effectively utilize
the available ground time in clearing such defects, thus ensuring higher level of maintenance and utilization
of aircraft on continual basis.
 Co-ordinate with Short Term Planning & IOCC to align the aircraft for defect rectification.
 Preparing Morning Meeting Agenda & participating in Daily Management Meetings to discuss Delays,
Defects , Rectification Plan & necessary corrective action.
 Participate in Delay/Defect Investigation in association with QA Dept , keep Repeat Defects under control
by issuing callouts through proactive approach.
 Liaise with Head of Base/Line Maintenance/Cabin Maintenance/Development Engineering to discuss
Critical/Chronic Defects & suggest corrective/remedial actions.
 Handle AOGs at Line Stations/Outstations with quick & effective T/Shooting tips striving to maintain OTP
at highest level.

Kingfisher Airlines: Type of Fleet: Airbus A319/320/321 with V2500, A330-200 with PW4168A, ATR 72-212A
with PW127F, ATR 42-500 with PW127E.
Nov 2009 till Sep 2013 Head of Defect Cell in the capacity of Senior Manager-Defect Cell at Maintenance
Control Centre ,MUMBAI Experience: 3 Yrs 10 Months )
Key Achievements:
Established a defect recording system which includes a method to clearly highlight recurring defects to
 flight crews & maintenance personnel at all Maintenance stations.
 Actively involved in various Aircraft Induction/ Deliveries as Delivery Team Leader, carrying all detailed
Aircraft checks (Internal & External) at the Manufacturers Site/ Leasing Companies. Ensuring all
documentation is complete in all aspects in the A/C Transfer process.
 Actively involved in Delays/Defects Investigations, Active Participation in all CAM functions with QA
including Audits, liaising with Regulatory Authority DGCA in Defects/Delays Control Activities.
 Established a process to track chronic or repetitive unserviceable item, document the T/S history and
implement instructions for corrective action, liaise with Head- Technical Services for ensuring corrective
action to each recurring problem is worked out at a reasonable time frame.
 Assessed the cause and any potentially hazardous effect of any defect or combination of defects that could
affect flight safety in order to initiate any necessary further investigation and analysis necessary to identify
the root cause of the defect.
 Handled the project of reconfiguration of Single Class Cabin into Dual Class Cabin on A320 A/C at SR
Technics,Zurich.
 Attended the Airbus Symposium at Berlin, liasing with various Airbus Heads for possible solutions to various
defects/issues on KF Fleet.
 Took additional responsibility of managing CABIN CONTROL Centre in rectification of Chronic/Recurring
Cabin Defects at the earliest to minimize discomfort to the passengers. 

Aug 2006 till Oct 2009 Maintenance Controller at Maintenance Control Centre, KINGFISHER
AIRLINES , MUMBAI ( Experience:3 Years 03 Months )
Key Responsibilities:
 Provide Guidance to the Line Maintenance on best way to trouble shoot and isolate Chronic Technical
Problems and Aircraft Defects.
 Control the application of the MELs aboard Aircraft and Tracks MELs Expiration Date.
 Monitor the Day to Day Aircraft Performance and Reliability. Report Irregularities to concerned
Department for Corrective Actions.
 Coordinate with SOCC (System Operation Control Center) the flow of aircraft schedules, and to ensure
relevant checks (Daily, Weekly A, C checks etc.) is done and routed into maintenance bases.
 Tracking of Defects captured through AIRMAN & AIRCOM alerting Line maintenance in advance and
arranging essential spares and manpower to avoid delays and AOG.
 Associating with Line Maintenance to rectify defects and recovery of AOG aircrafts.

Received a couple of appreciations from Higher Management:(a) in handling AOGs/delays effectively

through proactive approach to Troubleshooting; (b)stretching beyond the duty hours to get the defects,
repetitive or chronic in nature rectified through efficient co-ordination, analysis, giving T/S tips & liaising
with OEMs, Airbus; (d) carrying out root cause analysis of Delays/Defects/Incidents.

Jet Airways Pvt. Ltd: Type of Fleet: Boeing 737 NGs with CFM 56-7B ,ATR 72-212A with PW 127F.
Jun 2003 to Feb 2005 Engineer at Line Maintenance Mumbai
(Experience: 1 Yr 8 Months )
 Responsibilities include handling Line Maintenance including full scope certification of B737-
700/800/900 with CFM 56-7B Engines.
 Carried out and certified out C Checks (Phase 10,20,30,40 Checks) at Base Maintenance,BLR.
Nov 2000 to Jun 2003 Avionics Technician at Line Maintenance Mumbai
(Experience: 2 Years 7 Months) Associated in Line Maintenance Department
carrying out Scheduled & Unscheduled Maintenance on B737 NG & ATR 72-212A.

The above information is true to the best of my knowledge.

Yours sincerely,

( Gorachand Adhikari )