P.V. Supun Nirmal, AMT 2018 Next Gen 40 Under 40 Award Winner

P.V. Supun Nirmal's father was working in SriLankan Airlines catering services, and their house was located near the airport, so he had a good view of aircraft from an early age. 

Nirmal graduated with a degree in aeronautical engineering at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka. Currently he is working on his master of business administration for London Metropolitan University MBA at ESOFT, Sri Lanka. His first job in aviation was at SriLankan Airlines as an engineering intern in the engineering department. Then he advanced to Fits Aviation as a junior aircraft technician in the engineering department. Currently he is a civil aviation inspector for the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka. 

"I love my work and I have a passion to it. So when there is a new task, I’m up for it. I take it up as a challenge. Also in my life, meeting with people, I have learnt that what you have, you can share. So if I know something and if I can help out someone, I will do it with the best I have."

Nominated by Ganesan Jeyapalan, Aircraft Engineer (Rtd), British Airways: "I have known Supun Nirmal for the last four years and found this young man to be very keen and very much interested in aviation. He is highly qualified and has obtained his BSc degree in aeronautical engineering at General Sir John Kotalawala University in Colombo, Sri Lanka. He is mainly interested in planning, maintenance practices, and aircraft engineering. His enthusiasm and immense interest in aviation is adorable and admirable. I am sure one day this young man will achieve a very high standard in the field of aviation."

Nominated by Weeramuni Arachchige Jagath Rupasiri, Aircraft Engineer/Instructor, Cinec Maritime Campus, Malabe, Sri Lanka: "P.V. Supun Nirmal was a junior aircraft technician at the engineering department of Fits Aviation (Pvt) Ltd. During his service he had the opportunity to obtain the experience on aircraft maintenance of Cessna 152, Fokker 27, and MD 82 Aircraft. He has carried out many maintenance activities under the supervision of licensed aircraft engineers/qualified technicians. He is very good at aircraft documentations and contributed immensely in preparing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance documentations for Cessna 152. He is a hardworking technician who works with great commitment and enthusiasm. Currently he is trying to build up an Aviation Club and make use of his knowledge and share it with the younger generation."

Nirmal joined the International Youth Alliance for Peace (IYAP), a youth-led volunteer organization, as a volunteer in December 2016. And he has worked as the task force member (2016/2017) and is currently the director of administration (2018/2019) of IYAP.

"I am always a knowledge seeker and likewise a knowledge sharable person with everyone. Because as a young knowledge seeking graduate in aeronautical engineering my passion is to stride in all learning possibilities and support each other."

Nirmal's short-term goal is to work to his potential in a challenging, dynamic and diverse environment, enhancing his professional skills in the field of aviation engineering. And his long-term goal is to be in a respectable position in that organization while making a positive and effective contribution.