Chhatrapati Kumar Singh
Abu Dhabi
Summary
A highly analytical and value-driven aviation Quality and Safety Management professional with 32 years of experience improving system efficiency and driving operational excellence. Proven expertise in establishing and managing Safety Management Systems (SMS), Quality Management Systems (QMS), and regulatory compliance for airlines and AMOs under GCAA, EASA, and DGCA frameworks. A versatile leader with strong project management skills, experienced in leading cross-functional teams, managing regulatory affairs, and conducting complex investigations and audits.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Manager Safety & Post Holder SMS
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi
10.2023 - Current
- Approved by GCAA as the Safety Post Holder, exercising all duties and responsibilities as per CAR SMS and the company SMS Manual.
- Lead the airline’s safety team and support all departments in achieving safety performance objectives.
- Oversee the investigation of all technical occurrences classified as Mandatory Occurrence Reports (MOR).
- Manage CAMO safety responsibilities and collaborate with the compliance department.
Sr. Safety Manager & Post Holder
AI Engineering Services Ltd. (AIESL)
05.2021 - 09.2023
- Approved by DGCA as the Safety Post Holder, ensuring all activities complied with DGCA regulations and the accepted SMS Manual.
- Led the AIESL safety team and directed the investigation of all technical MORs.
- Supported all departments to achieve established safety performance targets.
QA Manager
AI Engineering Services Ltd (AIESL)
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Managed the quality audit program, including procedure/product audits and follow-up on findings.
- Coordinated with DGCA and foreign civil aviation authorities during regulatory and customer audits.
- Reviewed and analysed audit findings for trend monitoring and feedback.
- Performed final reviews of MOE, EPM, and QAPM documents prior to submission for formal approval.
Dy. Quality Manager and Post holder
AI Engineering Services Ltd (AIESL)
02.2015 - 10.2020
- Managed the Quality System for AIESL at Trivandrum, ensuring compliance with CAR 145/EASA Part 145 requirements.
- Acted as the single point of contact with regulatory authorities for variations in the scope of approval.
- Led investigations of occurrences and ensured timely dissemination of regulatory information.
- Conducted competency and OJT assessments and maintained company authorizations for certifying staff.
QA Manager
Air India Express Ltd
11.2013 - 01.2015
- Oversaw the internal and external audit programs, including trend monitoring and feedback to the Chief of Quality.
- Coordinated with DGCA, foreign CAAs, and customer airlines during audits and surveillance programs.
- Acted as the nodal person for regulatory approvals of AMO services.
Quality Manager & Post holder
Magnum Aviation
07.2012 - 10.2013
- Managed the CAR 145/EASA Part 145 Quality System and served as the primary contact with the DGCA.
- Led occurrence investigations and managed the audit program.
Maintenance Manager & Post Holder
Aviators Co-operative Society Ltd. (ACSL)
01.2011 - 06.2012
Quality Manager & Post Holder
Aviators Co-operative Society Ltd. (ACSL)
06.2006 - 12.2010
Joint Director
Indian Institute of Aeronautics Group of Institution
07.2004 - 05.2006
Chief Instructor & Post Holder
Indian Institute of Aeronautical Science
04.1997 - 06.2004
Deputy Quality Control Manager & Post Holder
Aviators Co-operative Society Ltd. (ACSL)
01.1995 - 03.1997
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Aviators Co-operative Society Ltd. (ACSL)
11.1991 - 12.1994
Education
B.Sc. - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Advance Diploma - Aviation SMS
B.Sc. - Science
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administration (Human Resource)
Skills
- Quality Management System
- Safety Management System
- Liaison with Regulatory Authority
- Airworthiness & Regulatory Compliance
- Project /Program Management
- CAMO
- Interface Management
- Team Collaboration & Leadership
Certification
- DGCA CAR-66 Cat. 'B1' AME License (ICAO Annex 1)
- Airbus A318/A319/320/321 (CFM56)
- Airbus A319/A320/A321 (CFM Leap 1A)
- Beech 90 Series (PWC PT6)
- Beech 35 (Continental E-185)
Timeline
Sr. Manager Safety & Post Holder SMS - Wizz Air Abu Dhabi
10.2023 - Current
Sr. Safety Manager & Post Holder - AI Engineering Services Ltd. (AIESL)
05.2021 - 09.2023
QA Manager - AI Engineering Services Ltd (AIESL)
11.2020 - 04.2021
Dy. Quality Manager and Post holder - AI Engineering Services Ltd (AIESL)
02.2015 - 10.2020
QA Manager - Air India Express Ltd
11.2013 - 01.2015
Quality Manager & Post holder - Magnum Aviation
07.2012 - 10.2013
Maintenance Manager & Post Holder - Aviators Co-operative Society Ltd. (ACSL)
01.2011 - 06.2012
Quality Manager & Post Holder - Aviators Co-operative Society Ltd. (ACSL)
06.2006 - 12.2010
Joint Director - Indian Institute of Aeronautics Group of Institution
07.2004 - 05.2006
Chief Instructor & Post Holder - Indian Institute of Aeronautical Science
04.1997 - 06.2004
Deputy Quality Control Manager & Post Holder - Aviators Co-operative Society Ltd. (ACSL)
01.1995 - 03.1997
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Aviators Co-operative Society Ltd. (ACSL)
11.1991 - 12.1994
- Advance Diploma, Aviation SMS
- B.Sc., Science
- Post Graduate Diploma, Business Administration (Human Resource)
- B.Sc., Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Training
- Post Holder Training (ICAT/GCAA)
- ICAO Safety Management System (Aircraft Maintenance)
- BASIC Aviation Investigator Training
- Lead Auditor Training Course
- Root Cause Analysis Training
- EASA Part 145, Part 66 & Part 147 Training
- Human Factors in Aircraft Maintenance
- GCAA CAR 145/ CAR M training.
- Training Need Assessment (TNA) Training
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Methods FAM Course.
- Instructional Techniques-Train the Trainer
- Modern Teaching Technology Training.