KEVIN RANASINGHE
West Hills,CA
Summary
Skilled Aircraft Maintenance Technician with dedication to team success and a strong focus on safety. Proficient in inspecting aircraft, reading technical manuals and performing new system installations. Ready to offer 40+ years' experience to a challenging new role.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Maintenance Lead
Aero.com, USAC Airways 695, LLC
Van Nuys, CA
05.2023 - Current
- Coordinated scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to keep aircraft safe for flight.
- Reviewed work orders for accuracy and completeness prior to approving them for completion.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure that all aircraft maintenance requirements were met on time and within budget.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Communicated project progress, identified site problems, and reported on labor status to supervisors.
A&P Line Technician
UPS Airlines
Los Angeles, CA
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Performed inspections, troubleshooting and repairs of aircraft systems such as engines, landing gear, brakes, electrical systems, hydraulic systems and airframes.
- Performed functional tests of aircraft structures to ensure structural integrity.
- Examined parts for cracks or other signs of fatigue under magnification devices.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
Technical Representative/Flight Mechanic/QC Inspector
Western Global Airlines
Estero, FL
02.2014 - 03.2021
- Served as a QC Inspector on heavy checks while maintaining MD-11's and B747-400's as a Flight Mechanic
- Carefully read and interpreted maintenance manuals, service bulletins and other specifications
Technical Representative/Flight Mechanic/QC Inspector
Southern Air Inc
Norfolk, CT
01.2007 - 08.2013
- Maintained B747-200s and 400s as a Flight Mechanic. Played the role of QC Inspector for heavy checks.
- Carefully read and interpreted maintenance manuals, service bulletins and other specifications.
Technical Representative/Flight Mechanic
Tradewinds Airlines
Greensboro, NC
11.2005 - 10.2006
- Performed pre-flight checks of all aircraft systems including hydraulics, electrical, navigation, engine performance, and other related areas.
A&P Line Technician
Northwest Airlines
Los Angeles, CA
06.1990 - 08.2005
- Performed inspections, troubleshooting and repairs of aircraft systems such as engines, landing gear, brakes, electrical systems, hydraulic systems and airframes.
- Performed functional tests of aircraft structures to ensure structural integrity.
- Examined parts for cracks or other signs of fatigue under magnification devices.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
Technical Representative/Flight Mechanic
Air America
Los Angeles, CA
06.1989 - 06.1990
- Performed pre-flight checks of all aircraft systems including hydraulics, electrical, navigation, engine performance, and other related areas.
A&P Line Technician
Saudi Arabian Airlines
Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
04.1987 - 04.1989
- Performed pre-flight checks on all assigned aircrafts ensuring airworthiness before takeoff.
- Performed daily, weekly and monthly inspections of aircraft components and systems to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
A&P Line Technician
Continental Airlines
Los Angeles, CA
08.1985 - 04.1987
- Performed inspections, troubleshooting and repairs of aircraft systems such as engines, landing gear, brakes, electrical systems, hydraulic systems and airframes.
- Performed functional tests of aircraft structures to ensure structural integrity.
- Examined parts for cracks or other signs of fatigue under magnification devices.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
A&P Line Technician
Jet America Airlines
Long Beach, CA
06.1984 - 08.1985
- Performed inspections, troubleshooting and repairs of aircraft systems such as engines, landing gear, brakes, electrical systems, hydraulic systems and airframes.
- Performed functional tests of aircraft structures to ensure structural integrity.
- Examined parts for cracks or other signs of fatigue under magnification devices.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
A&P Line Mechanic
Sri Lankan Airlines
Colombo, Sri Lanka
12.1981 - 05.1984
- Performed inspections, troubleshooting and repairs of aircraft systems such as engines, landing gear, brakes, electrical systems, hydraulic systems and airframes.
- Performed functional tests of aircraft structures to ensure structural integrity.
- Examined parts for cracks or other signs of fatigue under magnification devices.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
Education
Certificate in Airframe And Powerplant - Aviation Maintenance
Northrop Institute of Technology
Inglewood, Ca09-1979
Certifications
Skills
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Excellent Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Quality Control
Timeline
Aircraft Maintenance Lead
Aero.com, USAC Airways 695, LLC
05.2023 - Current
A&P Line Technician
UPS Airlines
10.2021 - 05.2023
Technical Representative/Flight Mechanic/QC Inspector
Western Global Airlines
02.2014 - 03.2021
Technical Representative/Flight Mechanic/QC Inspector
Southern Air Inc
01.2007 - 08.2013
Technical Representative/Flight Mechanic
Tradewinds Airlines
11.2005 - 10.2006
A&P Line Technician
Northwest Airlines
06.1990 - 08.2005
Technical Representative/Flight Mechanic
Air America
06.1989 - 06.1990
A&P Line Technician
Saudi Arabian Airlines
04.1987 - 04.1989
A&P Line Technician
Continental Airlines
08.1985 - 04.1987
A&P Line Technician
Jet America Airlines
06.1984 - 08.1985
A&P Line Mechanic
Sri Lankan Airlines
12.1981 - 05.1984
Certificate in Airframe And Powerplant - Aviation Maintenance
Northrop Institute of Technology
Certifications
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