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Kinshuk Chhabra

Commercial Pilot & Mechanical Engineer
Queenstown, New Zealand

Summary

Experienced pilot currently holding a CPL and working towards C-Cat and Instrument ratings. Adept at completing checklists, monitoring safety and operating aircraft efficiently. Logged more than 280 hours in various single engine aircraft.

Mechanical Engineer with over 3 years of total experience. Well versed in reviewing plans, writing reports, researching solutions and implementing company procedures. Strong knowledge of technical problem solving including risk analysis and management. Trained in core principles of mechanical engineering, design practices and various CAD and CAM programs. Highly organized, analytical and detail-oriented.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Mechanical Design Engineer

Monzeal Limited
1 2023 - Current
  • Completed extensive mechanical designs for hygienic powder packing machines using SOLIDWORKS.
  • Undertaken risk analysis for various machines in order to complete CE and ATEX certifications
  • Updated and created new SOPs and checklists in collaboration with the team to ensure successful and on-time project completion

Automation Engineer

Punchbowl Automation
11.2021 - 12.2022
  • Designed and manufactured PLC controlled testing jigs for testing packaging components
  • Traveled around the country with the lead technician to install and service industrial packaging machines

Mechanical Engineering Intern

West Aero Engineering
05.2021 - 05.2022
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated drawings.
  • Reverse engineered aircraft parts into 3D CAD models to create tooling for mass manufacture

Engineering Project Management Intern

Ramek Consulting Ltd
11.2021 - 02.2022
  • Worked with the company director, assisting in asset management for Watercare
  • Evaluated project requirements to identify and mitigate risks.


Sales Consultant

Noel Leeming
11.2018 - 07.2023
  • Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings, meeting and exceeding KPI's by 10-30%
  • Fulfilled extra roles such as: Admin, Customer Service Representative, Storeman and Tech Solutions

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Honors) - Mechanical Engineering

The University of Auckland
Auckland
03.2019 - 06.2024

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance And Operations & Supply Chain Management

The University of Auckland
Auckland
03.2019 - 06.2024

Skills

Airmanship and Flight Management

Air Operations and CAA Rules Knowledge

Mechanical Engineering Principles

Risk Management and Safety Analysis

Solidworks CAD & CAM

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Microsoft Office Suite

Certification

NZ CAA Private Pilot License (A)

Interests

Aviation - working towards my Aerobatic, C-Cat and Instrument Ratings

Sports - Golf, Tennis and Cricket

Motorsports - Supercars, Formula 1 and Sim Racing

Technology - PC Enthusiast, 3D Printing and Coding/Electronics

Languages

English
Hindi

Timeline

NZ CAA Commercial Pilot License (A)

08-2024

Automation Engineer

Punchbowl Automation
11.2021 - 12.2022

Engineering Project Management Intern

Ramek Consulting Ltd
11.2021 - 02.2022

Mechanical Engineering Intern

West Aero Engineering
05.2021 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Engineering (Honors) - Mechanical Engineering

The University of Auckland
03.2019 - 06.2024

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance And Operations & Supply Chain Management

The University of Auckland
03.2019 - 06.2024

Sales Consultant

Noel Leeming
11.2018 - 07.2023

Mechanical Design Engineer

Monzeal Limited
1 2023 - Current
Kinshuk ChhabraCommercial Pilot & Mechanical Engineer