Salith Fernando
19, Surya Street, Truganina,Australia
Summary
Adaptable and results-driven Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with over 6 years of experience in aircraft maintenance and repair. Completed Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) through Aviation Australia and holder of Aircraft Maintenance License Category B1 (CAASL.66.083). Proven expertise in assembly, disassembly, and structural repairs across multiple aircraft types, including A319, A320 (IAE V2500, CFM 56-5B), A320 NEO (CFM LEAP-1A), A321 NEO, and A330 (RB211 TRENT 772-60). Demonstrated ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Technician
Sri Lankan Airlines Limited
Bandaranayake International Airport, Sri Lanka
02.2019 - 10.2024
- Company Overview: Employed as an Aircraft Technician, Base Maintenance Facility (EASA 145 approved)
- Carrying out Aircraft maintenance in Airbus A330- 200/ 300 aircraft fitted with RR Trent 700 engines, A320/A321 CEO and NEO aircraft fitted with V2500, CFM56-5B and CFM LEAP- 1 A engines.
- Performed major and minor structural repairs on Airbus A320, A321, A320 Neo, A321 Neo, A330-200, A330-300, and A340 family aircraft.
- Executed A340 & A330 FR 40 fasteners removal/installation and conducted crack identification and removals.
- Carried out A320 Cockpit Window Frame L/H & R/H Removal & Installation.
- Implemented A320 FR 65 Vertical Strut Modification.
- Performed replacement of A320, A330 & A340 Floor Beams, Seat Tracks, Cargo Roller Tracks, and Stringers as per Structural Repair Manual (SRM).
- Conducted Fuselage Skin Repairs, Engine Nose Lip Repairs, and Slat Repairs in accordance with SRM specifications.
- Employed as an Aircraft Technician, Base Maintenance Facility (EASA 145 approved)
Education
Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) -
Aviation Australia
04.2025
Aircraft Maintenance License Category B1 -
Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka
Training course in Aircraft maintenance Category A1 -
Sri Lankan Technical Training
Katunayake, Sri Lanka01.2014
Airbus A330 Structure Maintenance & Repair Course -
BIA
Katunayake, Sri LankaSkills
- Structural modifications
- Repairs
- Aircraft upgrades
- Teamwork
- Proactive engagement
- Autonomous work
- Safety maintenance
- Operational efficiency
- Time management
- Ability to work under pressure
Skills And Experience
- Ability to work on complex Structural modifications, repairs and aircraft upgrades.
- Ability to work in a team in performing un/scheduled tasks engaging proactively with the team.
- Committed to work as a team & autonomously on requirement.
- Maintaining a clean, safe and orderly work area ensuring aircraft safety and optimal level of operation.
- A team player, always willing to help and learn from other team members.
- Effective time management when working within strict time constraints.
- Ability to maintain efficiency of tasks even under pressure.
Qualifications And Training
- Aircraft Maintenance License Category B1, Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka, CAASL.66.083
- Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical), Aviation Australia,1265348
- Airbus A330 Structure Maintenance & Repair Course, EUR 19-9003147, Airbus, BIA, Katunayake, Sri Lanka
- Training course in Aircraft maintenance Category A1, 2014, Sri Lankan Technical Training, BIA, Katunayake, Sri Lanka
- EWIS training, completed
- Fuel tank safety level II training, completed
References
- Lashantha Perera, Maintenance Support Service Manager, Srilankan Airlines Ltd, +94 773611569, lashantha.perera@srilankan.com
- N.M.G.M Bandara, Aircraft Workshop Duty Engineer, Srilankan Airlines Ltd, +94714913651, nawarathna.bandara@srilankan.com
- Sugathapala Sathurusinghe, Aircraft Workshop Engineer, Srilankan Airlines Ltd, +94718007146, Sugathapala.sathurusinghe@srilankan.com
- Kanishka Fernando, Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Aviat Global, +61499153689, kufer_88@hotmail.com
Timeline
Aircraft Technician
Sri Lankan Airlines Limited
02.2019 - 10.2024
Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) -
Aviation Australia
Aircraft Maintenance License Category B1 -
Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka
Training course in Aircraft maintenance Category A1 -
Sri Lankan Technical Training
Airbus A330 Structure Maintenance & Repair Course -
BIA
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