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Daysigamani (Manu) Chinnathumby

Team Leader
Elderslie,NSW

Summary

I like changes and challenges, thus my motivation to undertake by MBA Studies and explore new opportunities within the Airline business. I believe my 34 years of Maintenance and Engineering Regulations and Processes Analysis experience in the Industry is an asset. I have obtained field experience by working in both a small company as well a major Airline and handled projects across various Engineering streams involving stakeholders across the whole Industry.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Leader – FST – EDP-DDG Team

Qantas Airways
09.2018 - Current
  • I manage a Team of 6 Senior Technical Writers and I also participate in Working Group for Entry into Service of new Aircrafts/Fleets, End of Lease Projects, new systems implementations or upgrades
  • Key Accountability: Administer and oversee the revisions process to the Aircraft Maintenance Suite of Manuals for all Qantas Mainline Aircraft Fleet, within regulatory timeframe
  • Administer and oversee the revisions process to the DDG (MEL, De-icing procedures, Configuration Deviation List, ETOPS Manual, Fuelling Manual)
  • Assess the impact of revisions to AMM Clearance Checks, Supplemental Manuals etc, by engaging Fleet groups and MROs to assist when required for prescribed changes and gaining appropriate endorsements and approvals
  • Coordinate Aircraft onboard copy of Manuals revision and successful publication in the documentation management system (DMS) Participate in self audits to ensure that any issues are detected are corrected
  • Define and manage training plan for Team in accordance with department training plan Participate in performance discussions and report on work status and KPIs
  • Undertake additional project-based activities to meet target implementation

Principal Business Analyst – Fleet Support Team

Qantas Airways
02.2013 - 09.2018
  • As the Principal Business Analyst for Fleet Management Support Team I managed the delivery of projects and lead the coordination of software and system changes for Engineering Services
  • Key Accountability: Manage and coordinate changes and releases, including preparing delivery and implementation plans and managing application configurations Facilitate meetings with stakeholders to communicate updates and drive project outcomes
  • Review and validate processes, systems, and reporting to ensure full coverage of requirements, and conduct a gap analysis between current processes and future state processes, and ensure detailed business and functional requirements are clearly and accurately documented Define testing scope and work with users and testing teams to complete testing Document existing and new processes as required, and maintain the team’s knowledge base and delivery templates

Business Lead - Maintenix Functional Support

Qantas Airways
12.2011 - 02.2013
  • Owned the prime responsibility for managing a team of Business Support Analyst providing first level support for the Maintenix application
  • Key Accountability: Track day-to-day performance of the system, Review of defects/issues raised by End-Users, priorities and assign tasks to support team to ensure business satisfaction
  • Communicate to business on critical events
  • Manage relationship with the business teams when reviewing new releases to ensure business processes and procedures are correctly updated
  • Review and propose service improvements to ensure end-users satisfaction over time

Business Analyst Project Marlin Design

Qantas Airways
09.2008 - 12.2011
  • In this role I was responsible in providing support to the Engineering Stream Leader in defining and developing Project Goals and ensure the project successfully meets the needs of the business
  • Key Accountability: Use knowledge of existing engineering procedures and maintenance system to design new processes and use cases to fit with the new software and maximise business benefit
  • Ensure future state business processes meets the technical and functional requirements of the business
  • Ensure Qantas Procedures are accurately updated to reflect new business processes
  • Conducting end-user training in accordance with approved syllabus
  • Providing Subject Matter expertise on business processes to end-users
  • Working with the Qantas IT Services teams to resolve critical system issues and major defects
  • Monitoring and reporting on Maintenix issues to the Fleet wide Maintenix Project.

Fleet Support Engineer

Air Mauritius
09.1995 - 08.2008
  • Review and manage the Approved Maintenance Schedule for continuous airworthiness while reducing aircraft out-of-service-time and operating costs
  • Key Accountability: Monitor high component removal rate and initiate follow up action to improve component and system reliability
  • Prepare cost benefit studies on major modifications and writing of detailed Engineering Orders for incorporation of approved Modifications
  • Responsible for the heavy maintenance check phase process to ensure agreed TATs are met
  • Manage standards for the respective MRO’s to ensure continued airworthiness standards are met at competitive cost
  • Provide technical knowledge and skill to MRO maintenance activities
  • Maintain regular communications and including regular interface meetings to ensure delivery of services and communications is maintained.

License Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Air Mauritius
07.1989 - 09.1995
  • Perform maintenance, rectification and modification on aircraft and major components as per manufacturer/company specifications to ensure airworthiness and company standards
  • Key Accountability: Ensure conformance with practices and procedures covering the maintenance of aircraft with the objective of promoting the highest achievable standards Experience in performing rectification, servicing and maintenance of aircraft and equipment in accordance with Procedure’s manual and aircraft manufacturers maintenance manual Ensure all documentation and reporting requirements are met in accordance with Company policy Sound communications skills, both written and verbal Self-motivation with the ability to work well within timelines and with minimal supervision with a positive attitude.

Education

Pathway for Master of Management -

University of New South Wales
12.2023

Graduate Certificate in Business -

University of New South Wales
12.2022

Certificate IV in Frontline Leaders Program -

Qantas College
12.2014

Licence without Type Rating -

Department of Civil Aviation Mauritius
12.1992

Brevet D’Aptitude Professionnelle – Maintenance Mechanic -

Lycée Polytechnique – Sir Guy FORGET
12.1987

Skills

  • Requirements Analysis
  • Data Analysis
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Team Leadership
  • Program Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Change Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Project Planning
  • Microsoft Suites

References

Available on request.

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Team Leader – FST – EDP-DDG Team

Qantas Airways
09.2018 - Current

Principal Business Analyst – Fleet Support Team

Qantas Airways
02.2013 - 09.2018

Business Lead - Maintenix Functional Support

Qantas Airways
12.2011 - 02.2013

Business Analyst Project Marlin Design

Qantas Airways
09.2008 - 12.2011

Fleet Support Engineer

Air Mauritius
09.1995 - 08.2008

License Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Air Mauritius
07.1989 - 09.1995

Pathway for Master of Management -

University of New South Wales

Graduate Certificate in Business -

University of New South Wales

Certificate IV in Frontline Leaders Program -

Qantas College

Licence without Type Rating -

Department of Civil Aviation Mauritius

Brevet D’Aptitude Professionnelle – Maintenance Mechanic -

Lycée Polytechnique – Sir Guy FORGET

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