THIRAJ DESHAPERIYA
Brisbane,Australia
Summary
EASA/CAASL/CASA Part 66 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with over 11 years of experience in commercial, executive aircraft maintenance. Proven expertise in line maintenance, specializing in Airbus A319/A320/A321(CEO/NEO) and Airbus A330 Trent 700, with skills in tooling, installation, troubleshooting, and hands-on routine maintenance. Formerly with Srilankan Airlines (2013-2025) as line Certifying Staff (B-2), currently contributing as an LAME B2 (A320) at Skytrans Australia. Demonstrates strong communication, teamwork, meticulous attention to detail, and resilience under high-pressure situations. Licensed by EASA, CASA, UKCAA, and CAASL, committed to delivering professional, accurate, and efficient maintenance solutions.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
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Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Skytrans Australia
Brisbane
11.2025 - Current
- Carry out maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and overhaul of aircraft systems and components.
- Conduct regular inspections and checks to ensure aircraft compliance with regulatory standards.
- Certify aircraft for return to service after maintenance, in accordance with licensings privileges.
- Collaborate with engineering, quality assurance, and operations teams to resolve technical issues.
- Keep up to date with regulatory changes, maintenance procedures, and manufacturer service bulletins.
- Ensure safety procedures and best practices are followed at all times.
- Broad knowledge of tools and test equipment and professionalism in practice.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Skytrans
Brisbane
02.2025 - 11.2025
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance checks, inspections, servicing, and routine aircraft line maintenance on Airbus A319 Aircraft of Smartlynx Australia.
Certifying Aircraft Technician
SRILANKAN AIRLINES LIMITED
Katunayake
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Experienced Certifying Staff, responsible for company and third-party Airbus A319/A320/A321 aircraft.
- Managed a CAASL qualified, skilled cadre of Aircraft Technicians to meet the objectives and checks up to 'A' checks.
- Certify release to service by completing and signing maintenance records in accordance with Part-145 regulations
Senior Aircraft Technician
SRILANKAN AIRLINES LIMITED
Katunayake
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Performed maintenance on Airbus A319/A320/A321/A320NEO aircraft at line maintenance, managed both qualified and unqualified maintenance staff to deliver minimum TATS.
Aircraft Technician
SRILANKAN AIRLINES LIMITED
Katunayake
05.2024 - 05.2023
- Performed aircraft maintenance on Airbus A320/A330/A340 aircraft at line and base maintenance environment up to C checks under supervision of Certifying staff to deliver a high level of workmanship, efficiency, and productivity.
Education
Higher National Diploma - DIPLOMA OF AEROSKILLS- (AVIONICS)
BRISBANE
EASA PART 147 APROVED BASIC COURSE IN AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE - CATEGORY (B-2) -
SRILANKAN TECHNICAL TRAINING
ColomboSkills
- SAFETY PROTOCOL KNOWLEDGE
- USE OF ALL TECHNICAL APPROVED MANUALS (AMM, TSM, IPC, ASM, AWM, AMM)
- COMPUTER LITERACY IN MICROSOFT OFFICE PACKAGE AND AIRNAVX
- KNOWLEDGE OF TOOLS AND TEST EQUIPMENT
- ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING SYSTEMS:- AMOS, AURA
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 31 Aug 1989
- Nationality: Srilankan
- Marital Status: MARRIED
DRIVING LICENSE
- Driving license
- CA (Queensland, Australia)
HIGH RISK WORK LICENSE
- Licence No: 0003580907
- Classes : WP
LANGUAGES
SINHALA
ENGLISH
Certification
- Civil Aviation Authority Of Sri Lanka( CAASL)
License no :- CAASL.66.0613 ( B-2)( OCT 2018- Present)
Endorsements :- AIRBUS A318/A319/A320/A321 (CFM565B),
AIRBUS A319/A320/A321 (V2500),
AIRBUS A319/A320/A321 ( CFM LEAP- 1A)
- European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA- Belgium)
License no :- BE.66.001840 ( B-2)(JUN 2021- Present)
Endorsements: - AIRBUS A318/A319/A320/A321 (CFM565B),
AIRBUS A319/A320/A321 (V2500),
AIRBUS A319/A320/A321 (CFM LEAP- 1A)
- Civil Aviation Safety Authority ( CASA- Australia)
License No :- 1278510(B-2)( OCT 2025- Present)
Endorsements :- Airbus A319/A320/A321(CFM56-5B)
Airbus A319/A320/A321(IAE V2500)
Timeline
Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Skytrans Australia
11.2025 - Current
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Skytrans
02.2025 - 11.2025
Certifying Aircraft Technician
SRILANKAN AIRLINES LIMITED
07.2024 - 01.2025
Aircraft Technician
SRILANKAN AIRLINES LIMITED
05.2024 - 05.2023
Senior Aircraft Technician
SRILANKAN AIRLINES LIMITED
05.2023 - 07.2024
Higher National Diploma - DIPLOMA OF AEROSKILLS- (AVIONICS)
BRISBANE
EASA PART 147 APROVED BASIC COURSE IN AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE - CATEGORY (B-2) -
SRILANKAN TECHNICAL TRAINING