NOBERT PERERA
Broken Arrow
Summary
Dynamic Production Lead with extensive experience at Nordam, excelling in carbon fiber bonding and fabrication. Proven team leadership and problem-solving skills drive project success, ensuring timely completion and adherence to high standards. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and quality in aircraft interior refurbishment and component manufacturing.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Lead
Nordam
Tulsa
04.2018 - 09.2022
- Company Overview: Nacelle & Thrust Reverser Systems Division, Carbon Fiber Layup of Thrust Reversers, Engine cowlings, Assembling Inlets, Installing Thrust reversers on Engines
- Carbon Fiber Layup of Thrust Reversers, Engine cowlings, Assembling Inlets, Installing Thrust reversers on Engines
- Carbon Fiber Layup, Bonding and Curing in Autoclave for Gulfstream GIV Fuse Lodge
- Exterior and Interior Panels
- Hand Layup and Compression molding
- Manufacturing Airbus and Boeing window Panels
- Hydraulic and heated Stretching off 2" Thick Lexan Billets (Panels)
- Polishing to required Thickness by the Robot Machine
- Cutting to Window Shape on the CNC machine
- Polishing on the Robot per Aircraft Specification
- Nacelle & Thrust Reverser Systems Division, Carbon Fiber Layup of Thrust Reversers, Engine cowlings, Assembling Inlets, Installing Thrust reversers on Engines
Supervisor
BizJet
Tulsa
09.2009 - 10.2017
- Organizes leads and trains crew members in his or her shift to complete projects in the aircraft interior cabinet within established guidelines and timeframe
- Has the authority to inspect others’ completed tasks
- Distributes job assignments to crew members
- Reads and follows plans, material lists and guidelines and assist in establishing necessary timelines
- Fulfills all regular and advanced installation/repair/maintenance duties, including project layout, and completes required paperwork in the refurbishment or Interior Department support process in a timely manner
- Identifies required materials and initiates ordering to complete job tasks
- Acts as liaison between cabinet builders, engineering and inspection
- Diagnoses problems, detects errors and correct through proper departmental channels
- Conducts weekly safety meetings, comply with all company policies, procedures and safety requirements, and coordinate safety programs with area Safety Rep, Improvement Owners and Management
- Works per Boeing and Airbus AMM, CMM process specifications
Cabinet Shop Lead
Rose Aircraft
Mena
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Built cabinets for Lear Jet, Hawker, Falcon Jet, Challenger, Gulfstream Custom Jets
Lead Craftsman/Project Lead
Ozark Aircraft Systems
Rogers
02.1999 - 11.2003
- Fabricated cabinets and fiberglass tooling (Certified by Heatcom Composite School)
- Interior Refurb and Fabrication of Interior components for Australian Boeing 737-800 ISPA I, Oak 111 Boeing 737, Orbit 737, Mid East VIP Jet, Boeing 767-300
Education
G.E.D. -
Isipathana College
Colombo, Sri LankaSkills
- Team Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Deadline Management
- Cost Management
- Fabrication
- Interior Inspection
- Reinstallation
- Carbon Fiber Bonding
- Layup
- Fiberglass Molding
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Production Lead
Nordam
04.2018 - 09.2022
Supervisor
BizJet
09.2009 - 10.2017
Cabinet Shop Lead
Rose Aircraft
01.2005 - 01.2009
Lead Craftsman/Project Lead
Ozark Aircraft Systems
02.1999 - 11.2003
G.E.D. -
Isipathana College
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