Avinash Kumar Jha

About Avinash Kumar Jha

Powerplant Engineer with 2+ years of experience in aircraft engine maintenance, reliability, and MRO cost management, combining engineering judgment with commercial and operational decision-making. Currently at Safran, I work as an MRO Cost Tracker for LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines, supporting engine shop visits, workscope definition, cost modeling, and lifecycle cost management to drive efficiency, cost transparency, and sustainable shop performance.In my current role, I take ownership of pre, mid, and post-shop visit cost control, variance analysis, and KPI reporting, enabling leadership teams to make informed, data-driven decisions. I work cross-functionally with engineering, production, supply chain, finance, and commercial teams to align technical requirements with contractual, financial, and operational objectives, while proactively highlighting risks, deviations, and improvement opportunities.Previously at SpiceJet Limited, I supported CFM56-7B and LEAP-1B engines on B737 NG and B737 MAX fleets, contributing to engine health monitoring, borescope inspection analysis, on-wing reliability improvement, troubleshooting, and shop-visit coordination. I ensured compliance with OEM manuals, DGCA regulations, Airworthiness Directives, and Service Bulletins, while actively supporting reliability initiatives and operational continuity. I am motivated by continuous improvement, mentoring through collaboration, and building technically sound, commercially responsible powerplant strategies. Aspiring toward leadership roles in Powerplant Engineering, Customer Support Program Manager and Fleet Technical Management.

Experience

1. Mro Cost Analyst

   Safran

   Nov 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Customer Support Department in Safran Aircraft Engine Services India (SAESI)• SAP Key User for project creation, tracking, and closure.• Lead end-to-end cost modelling for LEAP engine shop visits (pre, mid, post evaluation).• Develop costing models, customer quotes, and profitability analyses.• Monitor labor, material consumption, and milestone progress through dashboards.• Perform variance analysis and issue cost alerts to control estimate overruns.• Report subcontracting and technical deviation costs to MCRB.• Support contract pricing management via MRO systems.• Ensure billing accuracy through data validation.• Manage network spare parts sales coordination.

Education

• Delhi Public School, Supaul, Biraul, Darbhanga.

  6th to 8th

  2012 — 2015

• Patna Collegiate School, Patna

  Intermediate Science , Science

  2017 — 2019

• Lovely Professional University

  Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering

  2019 — 2023

• Senior Secondary Delhi Public School, Muzaffarpur

  9th & 10th

  2015 — 2017

• Sulabh Public School,New Delhi

  3rd to 5th

  2008 — 2011