Dedicated Aircraft Engineer with excellent technical, analytical, communication and instructional skills demonstrated by more than sixteen years of experience working with Bell Helicopters and components in the Aviation field. An experienced lecturer presently serving in the Department of Aeronautical Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering at the Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka with a background in lecturing technical subjects for undergraduate Cadet Officers following B.Sc. in Aviation Studies at Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay (Affiliated to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, SL) and students following B 1.1 Turbine Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License Course at Helitours Technical Training Centre (HTTC, SL). Passed Technical Staff Course from MILIT, Pune India. Carried out successful researches for the fulfillment of Masters in Military Technology, Post Graduate Diploma in Defence Management and Bachelors in Aeronautical Engineering. Also a research author for the Colombo Air Symposium on multiple occasions. Served as Directing Staff at Junior Command and Staff College, the Chief Instructor at Technical Training School in Sri Lanka Air Force and has gained experience in lecturing and Research Methodology. Trained QA Inspector with specialization in ISO 9001:2015 and AS9001C. A Non Destructive Testing Level 2 (LPI, MPI, UT) Supervisor accredited from Atomic Energy Authority and National Centre for Non Destructive Testing in Sri Lanka. Completed many successful local and overseas training programs in engineering and management. Nominated and selected for Aircraft Maintenance Technology Magazine’s ‘Next Gen’ awards while serving as an aircraft maintenance engineer in Aircraft Engineering Wing of Sri Lanka Air Force and nominated and selected for World Scholar Athlete Games in USA while schooling. Experienced in Offshore Operations with Navy and CASEVAC missions with Army. Possesses the ability of meeting organizational goals using professional skills, experience and sheer dedication and determination.

• Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering
• Master of Science in Military Technology (Air Force)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Defence Management

• Aeronautical and Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
• Experienced NDT (LPI, UT, ET, MT) Supervisor
• QA Auditor experienced in ISO 9001:2015 and AS 9100
• Offshore Helicopter Operations Supervisor

• Recognized by Bell Helicopter Textron USA for maintenance, repair and overhaul of Bell helicopters and components.
• Adjudged the best officer in overall performance at the Command and Staff College in Sri Lanka Air Force.
• Non Destructive Testing Certification Supervisor (Level 2) from Atomic Energy Authority and National Centre for Non Destructive Testing.
• Nominated and selected for Aircraft Maintenance Technology Magazine’s ‘Next Gen Awards’ - 2015
• Published and presented a research paper on “Adaptive Engineering Support to Optimize Air Power in Addressing Asymmetric Threats” at Colombo Air Symposium (Sri Lanka) in 2017.
• Selected Lecturer for Module 01 (Mathematics), Module 02 (Physics), Module 06 (Material and Hardware), Module 07 (Maintenance Practices), Module 11 (Turbine Aeroplane Structures and Systems), Module 13 (Aircraft Structures and Systems) and Module 15 (Gas Turbine Engines) for B 1.1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineering License students at Helitours Technical Training Centre from year 2013 to year 2015.
• Selected Lecturer for Mathematics, Physics, Material and Hardware and Aircraft Maintenance Practices for undergraduates of B.Sc. in Aviation Studies at Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay in years 2012, 2013 and 2014.
• Selected for Lecturer in Human Factors (HRM) in Aviation Maintenance to Aircraft Technical Staff of Sri Lanka Air Force and Continuous Professional Development training for junior Technical Engineering Officers of the Sri Lanka Air Force.
• Was a founding Aircraft Engineering member for the Helicopter Offshore Deck Landing operations in collaboration between SLAF and SLN - 2018.
• Trained in Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Commanders Course at 1st Aeronautical Institute of Xinyang China - 2015
• Passed Senior Technical Staff Officers Course at Military Institute of Technology Pune India - 2017.
• Trained in Aircraft Structural Repair and Design Course at Air Force Academy Risalpur Pakistan - 2014.
• Selected as a Visiting Lecturer in Aeronautical Engineering at University of Moratuwa Sri Lanka – From November 2022 to date.