SAVIO COLIN MENEZES
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Results-driven professional specializing in project management and leadership. Strong analytical skills combined with effective communication and adaptability. Proven track record of motivating teams and achieving successful outcomes under pressure. Focused on leveraging expertise for impactful contributions in future endeavors.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Maintenance Control Duty Engineer
Emirates Engineering - MCC
Dubai
2015.07 - 2026.02
- Lead, direct and manage maintenance tasks for outstation engineers at all Emirates airline outstations.
- Oversee and manage technical support in-flight by providing guidance to flight crew.
- Co-ordinate with various Emirates engineering sections, departments and manufactures for various recovery projects to enable smooth on-time operations of the Emirates fleet.
- Liaise with all 3rdparty maintenance providers to carryout maintenance.
- Co-ordinate with all stake holders for aircraft recovery when aircraft are grounded at outstations for technical issues.
- Monitor the aircraft fleet for defects occurring in flight and plan maintenance activities by alerting outstation staff, arranging for ground time, arranging parts and overall co-ordination to return an aircraft to normal operation.
- Lead and guide AOG recovery teams. Build a robust safety environment within the workspace that aligns with the requirements of the company Safety management system.
Head of IFE (In Flight Entertainment) Planning and Support
Total Cabin Maintenance
Dubai
2006.06 - 2015.07
- Responsible for planning maintenance activities for all IFE operational shifts.
- Create department budgets for the fiscal year. Assist with expenses and initiate purchases for the section.
- Liaise with Technical Services and various manufacturers for ongoing IFE issues for the Emirates fleet.
- In-charge of heavy maintenance shifts carrying out in-depth inspections and preventive maintenance.
- Develop performance reviews and requirements for staff development.
- Manage projects for process improvement to reduce costs and improve maintenance efficiency.
- Create section procedures for implementation into the Engineering Procedures manual.
- Accompany EASA, FAA or GCAA regulatory staff when carrying out section Audits and visits to the section to ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies.
- Assign and manage staff assigned for Emirates roadshows and events displaying Emirates Cabin Interiors.
Shift Manager
Total Cabin Maintenance
Dubai
2006.04 - 2010.06
- Responsible for all IFE maintenance activities carried out on Emirates operational aircraft in Dubai-Line Maintenance in a 12-hour shift.
- Supervise and assign Engineers and Technicians to carry out maintenance tasks for approximately 100+ aircraft movements in a shift.
- Liaise with outstations, maintenance control for ongoing issues and planning of aircraft maintenance.
- Supervise, train, coach and evaluate staff as part of their yearly performance reviews.
- Assist avionic line maintenance engineers with rectification of IFE related defects for third party airline customers.
Education
MBA - Aviation Management
University of Coventry
UK 2009.04 - 2011.05
International Advanced Diploma - Computer Studies
NCC
UKDiploma - Computer Studies
NCC
UKSkills
- Project Management and Process Improvement
- Leadership and analytical skills
- Communication and adaptability
- Problem-solving under pressure
- Team collaboration and motivation
Certification
- UAE GCAA - Cat. A, B1 and B2 AME License (No.UAE.AMEL. A0987) with Airbus A330-200, A340-300, A340-500, A380-800, B777-F/200/200LR/300/300ER Avionic endorsements.
- EASA B2 Full Avionic License. (No.NL.66.56179) with Airbus A330-200, A340-300, A340-500, Boeing 777-200/300 GE90/RR T800 and A380-800 avionic endorsements.
- UK-CAA License. UK.66.420986J with with Airbus A330-200, A340-300, A340-500, Boeing 777-200/300 GE90/RR T800 and A380-800 avionic endorsements.
- USA FAA Airframe and Power plant Certificate. (Certificate No. 2607174)
- Electrical/Avionics Type Training on Airbus A330-200. A340-300/500, A380-800, B777-200/300.
REFERENCES
- Feroz, Khan, VP-Outstaions and MCC, feroz.khan2@emirates.com, Emirates
- Ken Wilding, Manager IFE and Cabin -Retired, +97150 6590296, Emirates
- Shailesh, Kunnath, Aircraft engineer, shailesh.kunnath@emirates.com, Emirates
Timeline
Maintenance Control Duty Engineer
Emirates Engineering - MCC
2015.07 - 2026.02
MBA - Aviation Management
University of Coventry
2009.04 - 2011.05
Head of IFE (In Flight Entertainment) Planning and Support
Total Cabin Maintenance
2006.06 - 2015.07
Shift Manager
Total Cabin Maintenance
2006.04 - 2010.06
International Advanced Diploma - Computer Studies
NCC
Diploma - Computer Studies
NCC