Prince Koikkara

Position: Board Member

Prince Koikkara – Aerospace & Business Leader

Professional Summary:

Prince Koikkara is an accomplished aerospace industry executive with nearly two decades of leadership experience in engineering, program management, aftermarket operations, and business development. He currently serves as Associate Director, Military & Defense Aftermarket at Collins Aerospace, where he leads strategic initiatives supporting defense and aerospace customers worldwide.

Known for his strong technical foundation and business acumen, Prince has successfully advanced through multiple leadership roles, managing complex programs, driving operational excellence, and supporting business growth across commercial, business aviation, and defense sectors.

Current Role:

Associate Director, Military & Defense Aftermarket | Collins Aerospace (2021 – Present)

  • Leads aftermarket operations and customer support initiatives for military and defense aerospace programs.
  • Drives strategic growth, customer engagement, and operational performance across key defense markets.

Previous Experience:

Associate Director, Regional & Business Jet Aftermarket | Collins Aerospace (2020 – 2021)

  • Led aftermarket support and business operations for regional and business aviation customers.

Senior Manager, Program Management | Collins Aerospace (2017 – 2020)

  • Managed complex aerospace programs, ensuring successful execution, customer satisfaction, and business performance.

Program Manager | Collins Aerospace (2013 – 2017)

  • Directed cross-functional teams in delivering critical aerospace solutions and customer programs.

Program Engineer | Collins Aerospace (2011 – 2013)

  • Supported engineering development and program execution for aerospace products and systems.

Senior Systems Engineer | Collins Aerospace (2009 – 2011)

  • Led systems engineering activities supporting product design, integration, and testing.

Test Equipment Design Engineer | Collins Aerospace (2006 – 2009)

  • Designed and developed advanced test equipment solutions for aerospace applications.

Education:

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Rockford University, Illinois

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kerala, India

Leadership & Community Involvement:

With a unique combination of engineering expertise, business leadership, and global aerospace experience, Prince brings valuable insight to MEANA’s mission of fostering professional growth, mentorship, networking, and community engagement among engineers and technology professionals.