Nicholas Fernando

Senior Design Engineer at AeroKnow
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(386) 825-5501
Location
UA
Languages
  • English Professional working proficiency
  • Tamil Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Sinhalese Limited working proficiency

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Credentials

  • B. Sc. Aerospace Engineering
    Kingston University - Company
    Jun, 2013
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • AeroKnow
    • Latvia
    • Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Design Engineer
      • Jan 2022 - Present

      Propose, evaluate engineering solutions for aircraft modifications and/or repairs. And plan and demonstrate compliance of those solutions against regulations. Coordinate work amongst parallel entities (Part 21G, Part 145, Suppliers, Test Houses, etc.) and ensure timely delivery of project deadlines. Perform documentation and/or compliance demonstration including engineering instructions, manual supplements, certification plans, test plans/reports, substantiations/analysis, etc. Support the development of company standards in documentation, drawings, and procedures.

  • KNSI Aviation Engineering
    • United Kingdom
    • Airlines and Aviation
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Design Engineer
      • Jan 2016 - Dec 2021

      Understand the functions and limitations of an EASA approved Design Organization, Part 21G and Part145. Liaise with customers, manufacturers, and suppliers throughout the project and ensure project deliverables achieved within the deadline. Provide engineering solutions that adhere to the requirements of both customer and aviation regulatory body. Showing compliance to minor repairs and modifications in accordance with EASA CS-25, CS-23 and other equivalent requirements. Prepared more than 200 technical documents including the following, • Repair Accomplishment Document, Change/Service Bulletin, Classification Statements, Substantiation Reports, Compliance Statements, Weight and Balance Statements, IPC Supplements, AMM Supplements, Flight Manual Supplements, Flammability Reports, ICA Supplements etc. Perform structural analysis on minor repairs and modifications from caoncetual to detail layout including Damage Tolerance and Fatigue analysis on the aircraft fuselage, and wing structures. Create models of aircrafts and related components using Solidworks, and CATIA V5. Perform FEA on structural parts using Solidworks. Produce engineering drawings using AutoCAD, Solidworks with effective, time-saving techniques for purposes such as manufacturing, assembly, decals, etc. Supervise a small team of junior engineers. Have worked on more than 50 projects including, • Minor Repairs such as doubler installations on both primary and secondary structures (fuselage, wings, spoilers, APU ducts, body fairings), dent repairs, etc. • Minor Modifications such as livery painting, exterior and interior decal installations, iPad installations, galley inserts installation, galley modifications, seat modifications, passenger seating arrangement, PSU installation/re-arrangements, carpet Installations, avionics/cabin interior equipment installation, etc. • Temporary repairs/ emergency minor repairs that calls out for quick response (90 mins respond time on average)

  • Sri Lankan Airlines
    • Sri Lanka
    • Engineering Trainee
      • Jun 2013 - Sep 2013

      The programme was approved by EASA 145. Was exposed to modern technologies (of Airbus) used in commercial aircraft. Oversaw aircraft maintenance planning with the guidance of senior colleagues, and understood the procedures and regulations involved within. Assisted the senior technicians and engineers in routine maintenance procedures (mainly dismantling, problem-solving, re-assembling) in the following workshops: Seats and Fabric, Accessories, Wheel and Brake Services, Base Maintenance, NDT, Composite, Structures, Engine Module, Technical Services Presented verbal reports at request (report included deliverables, procedures, learning outcomes, difficulties and solutions).

  • Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC
    • Sri Lanka
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Engineering Trainee
      • Jul 2012 - Sep 2012

      Was exposed to automotive technologies (in passenger vehicles) of Mercedes-Benz. Gained a clear understanding of regulations and practices regarding Marketing and Distribution, Corporate environment and Human Resource of the organisation. Enthusiastically supported the technicians in maintenance procedures. Worked as a team to identify and solve technical problems. Provided basic training for the new trainees. Presented written and verbal reports at request. Was exposed to automotive technologies (in passenger vehicles) of Mercedes-Benz. Gained a clear understanding of regulations and practices regarding Marketing and Distribution, Corporate environment and Human Resource of the organisation. Enthusiastically supported the technicians in maintenance procedures. Worked as a team to identify and solve technical problems. Provided basic training for the new trainees. Presented written and verbal reports at request.

Education

  • Kingston University
    Bachelor's Degree, Aerospace Engineering
    2011 - 2014
  • University of Colombo
    Training Course, Engineering
    2011 - 2011
  • St. Benedict's College
    High School, 1 to 14
    1996 - 2010

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