Jacob Munguu Simon

Tutorial Fellow at The Technical University of Kenya
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Cranfield, England, United Kingdom, UK

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Credentials

  • Human Factors in Aviation
    Aerosafe Africa Consultants
    May, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Safety Management Systems in Aviation
    Aerosafe Africa Consultants
    Apr, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Basic Aircraft Systems
    Federal Aviation Administration
    Sep, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • Aircraft Record Management
    Federal Aviation Administration

Experience

  • The Technical University of Kenya
    • Kenya
    • Higher Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Tutorial Fellow
      • Jun 2023 - Present

      Teaching Contribution Teaching Propulsion and related coursesCo-ordinating students Individual Research ProjectsProjects Supervision Supervision to completion of degree students’ individual research projects.Research Work Providing support to research work within the school

    • Research Assistant
      • Aug 2020 - Present

      Delivering Lectures on:- Propulsion focusing on turbomachinery in aircraft engines to help students appreciate the performance & operating constraints at the engine intakes, compressors, turbines and nozzles.- Aircraft Systems to equip students with knowledge of systems dependability; How engines supply bleed air, power engine driven accessories and aerodynamic braking by use of thrust reversers.- Thermofluids focusing on heat exchanges in gases and thermal effects on thrust/power generation + aerodynamics focusing on airflow and design concepts that contribute to increased overall pressure efficiency and aerodynamic loads. Show less

  • FᴜᴛPʀIɴᴛ50 EU Project
    • United Kingdom
    • MSc Research Student
      • Oct 2021 - Sep 2022

      Project Title: Design and Analysis of Thermal Management Systems for Hybrid Electric Aircraft - Development of physics-based models (Vapor Cycle Systems, Liquid Cooling Systems, Phase Change Materials) to simulate Thermal Management System performance. - Sizing Thermal Management System components - Analysing different thermal loads in a flight mission and their impact on system performance. - Optimization of Thermal Management System architectures. - Carrying out Off-design Analysis. Show less

  • Freedom Airlines Inc.
    • United States
    • Airlines and Aviation
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Propulsion Technician
      • Aug 2017 - Jul 2020

      Worked on PW118, PW11A, PW118B, PW125, CF34 Engines. - Participated in Borescope inspection for the combustor liner, Compressor Blisk, HPT stages 1&2 Rotor Blades, Stage 1 Turbine Nozzle and Fuel Injectors. - Engine removal for shop visit and installations. - Replacement of Engine accessories. - Carrying out Inspection (Visual, Detailed and Special Detailed) of cowls, Nacelles, pylons, Firewalls, Master Harness, sump drains, Fan Blades, Fuel Manifolds, Master chip detector indicator, Engine core etc. - Servicing of Engine Oil Tank - Carrying out compressor wash. - Participated in functional check of engine thrust reverser system. - Operational test of engine master chip detector. - Replacement of fuel manifolds and filters. - Removal/installation of fan module and blades. - Engine Cleaning. Show less

  • Kenya Airways
    • Airlines and Aviation
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Propulsion Intern
      • Mar 2017 - Jul 2017

      Worked on CFM56-3C1, CFM56-7B, CF34-10E and GEnx Engines. Participated in: - Carrying out engine compressor washes. - Engine condition and Trend Monitoring. - Development of engine and APU removal plan to ensure engine availability and on-wing reliability. - Engine shop visit management. - Analysis of powerplant failures to improve management of airworthiness and maintenance cost. - Maintenance planning for the engine Life Limited Parts. Worked on CFM56-3C1, CFM56-7B, CF34-10E and GEnx Engines. Participated in: - Carrying out engine compressor washes. - Engine condition and Trend Monitoring. - Development of engine and APU removal plan to ensure engine availability and on-wing reliability. - Engine shop visit management. - Analysis of powerplant failures to improve management of airworthiness and maintenance cost. - Maintenance planning for the engine Life Limited Parts.

  • KWS Airwing
    • Nairobi, Kenya
    • Propulsion Intern
      • Jan 2017 - Mar 2017

      Worked on PT6A-114A Engine. Participated in: - Engine Compressor wash. - Visual inspection of engine nacelles, cowls, pylons etc. - Servicing of engine oil tank - Engine removal for shop visit and installations. - Replacement of fuel filters, pumps and manifolds. - Replacement of Fuel Nozzles Worked on PT6A-114A Engine. Participated in: - Engine Compressor wash. - Visual inspection of engine nacelles, cowls, pylons etc. - Servicing of engine oil tank - Engine removal for shop visit and installations. - Replacement of fuel filters, pumps and manifolds. - Replacement of Fuel Nozzles

Education

  • Cranfield University
    MSc Thermal Power, Aerospace Propulsion
    2021 - 2022
  • The Technical University of Kenya
    BEng Aeronautical Engineering, Majors in Propulsion
    2012 - 2018

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