Volume: INR 7600 Cr
Jt Director of Engineering, Air HQ (VB), New Delhi
Team size: 50 ( HAL and IAF)
Activities
-Plan and budget financial aspect and scope of work (SOW) by IAF/HAL/Vendor based on the high level requirements.
-Preparation of RFP for feasibility study.
-After persistent follow up, obtained approval of MoD and issued limited RFP for the project for a cost of INR 4 Cr.
-The matrix for requirements were mapped with the proposals forwarded by HAL/ M/s Rolls Royce / M/s Honeywell. Each aspect was deliberated and concluded.
-The engine aspects/ components were analyzed in detail.
-I have planned and implemented a new format of analyzing process that enhanced the speed of the process. My team was able to finish the analyzing process two months ahead of the schedule. This affected the decision to be taken for the trials and positioning of resources.
-Feasibility report prepared and submitted well ahead of timeline.
-The team could start preparation of the prototype that help the trial implementation on the test bed.
-Regular discussions with the vendors and HAL during execution of the project to keep the cost and schedule within the budget.
-The prototype modification was checked and trials were carried out on test bed.
-The project included integration of the digital indications in cockpit, introduction of digital TGT amplifier and cyclic counter. These were electrical and instrumentation items decided post trials to be included in the scope of work.

Value Adds
-Completed the Feasibility report 2 months before the scheduled date.
-Completed the trial testing, preparation of project report and cost verification of parts being deployed for the upgrade 4 months ahead of the schedule that saves the project cost by INR 600 Cr (INR 2 cr per engine)

Volume: INR 200 Cr (Partial)
Group Director, IAF- PMT, Bangalore
Team size: 150
Activities

Long stint with Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) for carrying out maintenance evaluation of indigenous Light Combat Aircraft and design of Multirole Transport Aircraft. The charter involved

– Advising user requirements to designers for finalizing technical specification in compliance with the MIL Standard guidelines
– Preparation of System Requirement Document (SRD), Interface Control Document (ICD)
– Issue of RFI/RFP, TEC meeting for evaluation of proposals, verify vendor capability.
– Participate in PDR/ CDR for indigenous development of avionics and mechanical components.
– Core member in finalization of maintenance philosophy document, Overhaul Life catalogue, Component Pre-installation check manual for LCA.
– Contribute to the re-modelling of PLM/ERP module for creating the CAMMS. Provide required inputs at the design stage for integration of the CAMMS module with E-MMS.
– Validate the PDP document, Route to Certification & PDR for new designs and provide critical inputs to Air HQ for finalizing ASQR.
– IAF Training requirements as per trade distribution. Assisted HAL from start till completion of two batches of training.
– Involved in finalizing the plan and draft RFP for privatization of aircraft manufacture through modularization.

Value Adds

– The project is under progress with completion of prototype flights and commencement of series production.
– During the prototype operations, I have suggested many design changes in avionic software to meet operations capability, modification of components to achieve higher reliability of components, repositioning of components to achieve ease of accessibility and maintainability of component and many other major issues were flagged for obtaining resolution by designers/ production agencies.
– The efforts made for finalizing the RFP phase 1 for privatization of aircraft manufacture was a learning experience and efforts were appreciated at ministry/ government levels.

Volume: INR 8 Cr
Role: Senior Project Engineer (Fixed Wing) IAF/CSDO, Bangalore & Officer in-charge Technical Flight (IAF, Ambala)
Team Size: 35 [IAF & HAL (ARDC)]
Activities

Responsible to lead team for avionic projects of DVRS, SSCDR and TACAN on DARIN-I aircraft prior to proceeding abroad for exercise and DARIN II aircraft as part of the avionic upgrade. The task involved

– Obtain high level requirements from foreign vendor, Plan, schedule activities as per timelines for execution of the project.
– Verify mechanical and electrical integrity of the installation of the system components.
– Check finalized system drawings and Facilities Required Database (FRD) given by designers.
– Ensure components required for modification are provisioned on-site.
– Plan and execute detailed testing of components on ground station and prepare report.
– Supervise prototype modification of aircraft and ground testing of aircraft
– Analyze flight test results
– Recommend series modification on aircraft.

Value Adds

– The project completed as per plan and timelines were meticulously met.
– Adequate training was imparted to technicians for operating and maintaining the system.

Volume: INR 48 Cr
Role: Officer in-charge Technical Flight and Project officer at Air Force Stn Ambala
Team size: 35 core + additional support
Activities

Responsible for installation of Adour Engine Test Bed & Module Change Workshop. The task involved

– liaison with vendor (HAL and M/s Rolls Royce) representatives frequently.
– Inspecting the civil works being done at site.
– Checking all equipment being installed are as per contract with necessary calibration tags and certificates.
– Support foreign vendor for calibration and commissioning runs.
– Verify the results of calibration along with support of HAL designers.
– Syllabus was prepared for training to be carried out.
– On Job Training on the ETB and MCW was conducted for team members.

Value Adds

– The project was concluded smoothly with no major observations during calibration testing.
– The operationalization of the facility was the first of its kind in IAF and the efforts put in by the team was appreciated.