Gurminder Singh Saini
Senior Operations / Project Manager
Langley,BC
Summary
20+ years of experience in diversified fields of military aircraft and aero-engine maintenance operations, program / project management, supply chain management, quality management and training. Expertise in aircraft and aero engine maintenance/ servicing and overhaul process. Organized; follow established procedures and policies; pay attention to detail and accuracy. Quick learner; adaptable and flexible, easily master new tasks and manage multiple responsibilities. Led, trained and motivated 120+ cross functional professionals to deliver business objectives. An Air Force veteran and a mechanical engineer, having strong technical background.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Manager
JP Morgan Chase & Co
, India
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Functioned as Project Manager (Agile Lead) in tech team and Project Manager on Governance and Compliance in Asset & Wealth Management.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
Program Manager/ Senior Operations Manager
Indian Air Force
02.2012 - 10.2022
- SPOC and subject matter expert for forecasting, strategic planning and long-term fleet (aircraft and aeroengine) management.
- Planned annual aeroengine and aircraft servicing based on capacity and anticipated target flying hours.
- Coordinated repair, AOG recovery and servicing projects of 15 aircraft annually. Used in house ERP.
- Drafted and issued 100+ proposals and RFQ's for procurement of aircraft/aeroengine components.
- Coordinated aircraft servicing projects worth 100 million CAD. Increased aircraft availability by 20%.
- Managed long-term aero engine sustenance program worth 160 million USD with M/s Safran Aircraft Engines.
- Used conflict management to collaborate with stakeholders
- Coordinated aircraft mid-life upgradation project with M/s Thales, France
- Underwent training at M/s Dassault Aviation, Paris. Developed aircraft servicing plans for upgraded Mirage 2000 aircraft.
- Conducted meetings with OEM, M/s Safran Aircraft Engine
- Enhanced aeroengine availability by 15%
- Worked jointly with M/s Dassault Aviation to finalize aircraft servicing policy for Rafale aircraft.
- Managed upgradation projects for aeroengine test bed and aeroengine accessories test rig.
- Mentored 100+ subordinates for skill upgradation required to work on aircraft and aeroengines.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Participated in budget meetings and formulating futuristic road maps for fleet sustenance and obsolescence mitigation.
- Reported to Senior Management using production Metrics (KPI's).
Project Manager/ Operations Manager
Indian Air Force
05.2000 - 02.2012
- Managed safe maintenance operations on day-to-day basis at fighter squadron for 8+ years.
- Ensured 90%+ aircraft availably for mission/ training requirements of squadron aircrew.
- Supervised servicing and recovery of unserviceable aircraft.
- Carried out 400+ full performance aircraft ground runs.
- 4+ years of experience at aeroengine overhaul setup including test bed run, disassembly, inspection, repair/reclamation, and assembly of French origin M-53 P2 turbofan jet engine.
- Executed long term aeroengine recovery projects with multiple stakeholders for M-53 P2 aeroengine.
- Used Task Achievement Factor to track and ensure aeroengine production as per induction plan.
- Identified risks and developed a human error (servicing) prevention program. Mitigated risk by 25%.
- Mentored and led 120+ cross functional team members.
- Ensured aircraft availability for operations as planned.
- Carried out interdepartmental aircraft recovery coordination.
- Drafted on job training, revalidation training and skill upgradation training plans for aircraft and aeroengine maintenance activities.
- Was appreciated by external audit agency on squadron's maintenance and servicing leadership.
Education
Post-Degree Certificate - International Business Management
Indian Institute of Management, Indore
04.2022 - 09.2022
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt -
KPMG
01.2022 - 02.2022
Masters in Technology - Quality Management
Birla Institute of Technology & Science
06.2017 - 06.2019
Post-Degree Certificate - Aeronautical Engineering
Air Force Technical College
12.1998 - 05.2000
Bachelors of Engineering - Industrial And Production Engineering
Gulbarga University
08.1994 - 08.1998
Skills
Strong Interpersonal Skills
Timeline
Project Manager
JP Morgan Chase & Co
11.2022 - 02.2023
Post-Degree Certificate - International Business Management
Indian Institute of Management, Indore
04.2022 - 09.2022
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt -
KPMG
01.2022 - 02.2022
Masters in Technology - Quality Management
Birla Institute of Technology & Science
06.2017 - 06.2019
Program Manager/ Senior Operations Manager
Indian Air Force
02.2012 - 10.2022
Project Manager/ Operations Manager
Indian Air Force
05.2000 - 02.2012
Post-Degree Certificate - Aeronautical Engineering
Air Force Technical College
12.1998 - 05.2000
Bachelors of Engineering - Industrial And Production Engineering
Gulbarga University
08.1994 - 08.1998
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