KAVINDU A FERNANDO
LICENSED AIRCRAFT MECHANIC
Colombo Sri Lanka
Summary
Detail-oriented Aircraft professional skilled in directing, monitoring, and performing preventive and unscheduled aircraft maintenance. Thorough knowledge of standard industry hardware and materials with continuous drive for new knowledge.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Aircraft Mechanic
Qatar Airways ( Contract )
02.2025 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive scheduled maintenance and inspections on Boeing 777, Boeing 787, Boeing 737, Airbus A350 & Airbus A380.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve mechanical and technical issues efficiently.
- Ensure strict adherence to aviation safety regulations and quality control measures.
Senior Aircraft Technician
Sri Lankan Airlines
01.2017 - 02.2025
- Conduct comprehensive scheduled maintenance and inspections on Airbus A319/A320/A321, A320/A321 Neo, and A330 aircraft.
- Carried out maintenance on airframe, powerplant, and mechanical systems to ensure aircraft safety and functionality.
- Conducted A-checks, C-checks, modifications, and service bulletin implementations.
- Performed in-depth aircraft component inspections to detect and rectify faults in compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted in the timely completion of maintenance tasks, preventing operational delays and optimizing aircraft turnaround time.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Consistently maintained a clean and organized work area, facilitating efficient operations and minimizing workplace hazards.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
Junior Aircraft Mechanic
Sri Lankan Airlines
08.2015 - 03.2016
- Provided hands-on support for aircraft inspections and routine maintenance procedures.
- Assisted senior technicians in executing troubleshooting and repair operations.
- Developed foundational expertise in aircraft mechanical systems and maintenance best practices.
On-the-Job Trainee / Apprenticeship
Sri Lankan Airlines
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Engaged in rotational training across base maintenance, cabin maintenance, and component workshops.
- Gained practical experience in aviation maintenance, safety protocols, and compliance procedures.
- Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
Education
Diploma - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Nilai University
07.2015
Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Esoft College of Engineering and Technology
07.2023
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - undefined
London Metropolitan University
09.2019
Primary Education -
St. Peter’s College
Skills
- Aircraft Maintenance
- System troubleshooting
- System testing
- Pneumatic systems
- Component testing
- Component examination
- Maintenance documentation
- Safety procedures
- Hydraulic systems
- Preventive Maintenance
- Aircraft inspection
- Hand tools proficiency
- Corrosion prevention
Certification
EASA Part 66 B1.1 Aircraft Maintenance License
References
Shan, Praneeth Amarasekara, Licensed Aircraft Engineer, shan.amarasekara@aviat.com.au, +61 459 212 534, Aviat Global Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Australia
Timeline
Aircraft Mechanic
Qatar Airways ( Contract )
02.2025 - Current
Senior Aircraft Technician
Sri Lankan Airlines
01.2017 - 02.2025
Junior Aircraft Mechanic
Sri Lankan Airlines
08.2015 - 03.2016
On-the-Job Trainee / Apprenticeship
Sri Lankan Airlines
01.2015 - 07.2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - undefined
London Metropolitan University
Diploma - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Nilai University
Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Esoft College of Engineering and Technology
Primary Education -
St. Peter’s College
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