Sheel Bhadra
About Sheel Bhadra
Sheel Bhadra is a B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer with extensive experience in aircraft maintenance, currently working at AirAsia in New Delhi. He has previously held positions at Lufthansa Technik Services, GMR Aerospace Engineering, and Malaysia Airlines, and holds degrees in Business and Marketing from GITAM University.
Work at AirAsia
Currently, Sheel Bhadra serves as a B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer at AirAsia, a position he has held since 2017. He operates in the New Delhi Area, India, where he is responsible for ensuring the airworthiness of aircraft. His role involves conducting maintenance checks and overseeing compliance with aviation regulations.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining AirAsia, Sheel Bhadra worked at GMR Aerospace Engineering Company Private Limited as a B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer from 2011 to 2017. He also gained experience at Malaysia Airlines as a Tr.AME from 2008 to 2011. His early career included a position at Lufthansa Technik Services India Pvt Ltd as a Technician for five months in 2007.
Education and Expertise
Sheel Bhadra earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Commerce from Gandhi Institute of Technology & Management (GITAM) University in Visakhapatnam. He furthered his education with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing/Marketing Management at the same institution from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he holds an AME Diploma in Avionics Maintenance Technology from IIAE, New Delhi.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Sheel Bhadra has extensive experience in base maintenance checks, including 'C' Checks and up to 12-yearly checks on B737NG aircraft. He has engaged in line maintenance activities for Gulf Air and AirAsia Malaysia, specifically on A320 aircraft. His expertise also includes performing modifications and Airworthiness Directives (ADs) during base maintenance.
MRO Facility Experience
Sheel Bhadra has worked at an EASA PART 145 approved Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility located at Hyderabad International Airport. This experience has equipped him with the skills necessary to meet international aviation standards and ensure the safety and reliability of aircraft.