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Shamnad V Kassim
Aviation
Al Farwaniyah,FA
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Job Search Status
Open to workDesired start date: Open to discussion
Desired Job Title
B1 Certifying Staff Airbus A320 Cfm 56 &leap 1AAircraft Maintenance EngineerWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteLocation: Al Farwaniyah, FA, KWUnited arab Emirates OmanQatar Saudi Arabia
Open to relocation: Yes
Summary
Dedicated DGCA Part-66 B1 Aircraft Certifying staff with experience in line maintenance operations, committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, airworthiness, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in applying specialized technical expertise to support safe, efficient, and reliable aircraft operations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
B1 Certifying Engineer Airbus A320 Cfm 56 &leap 1A
Kuwait Airways
Kuwait
03.2015 - Current
- Working as an Airbus A320 Family B1 Certifying Staff at Kuwait Airways, Kuwait, responsible for supporting A320 fleet operations under line maintenance. Coordinating with MCC to perform troubleshooting, transit checks, and scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks. Leading and guiding aircraft technicians to ensure maintenance activities are carried out to the highest standards, with safety as the top priority. Reviewing completed work, planning assigned tasks effectively, and ensuring proper use of tools and equipment. Responsible for issuing maintenance release after ensuring all work is completed in compliance with company and regulatory standards within the targeted timeframe to maintain fleet dispatch reliability.
- Previously worked as an Aircraft Mechanic at Kuwait Airways until July 2024, with experience in both line and base maintenance operations. Also assisted Aircraft Maintenance Engineers in Amiri Fleet Maintenance (VVIP operations) in Kuwait, supporting aircraft operated exclusively for the Royal Family and senior government officials of the State of Kuwait. Experienced on Airbus A319, A320, A340-500, and Boeing aircraft.”
Aircraft technician
Singapore Airlines Engineering Company (SIAEC)
Singapore
03.2008 - 01.2015
- Joined Singapore Airlines (SIAEC) as a Trainee Technician and successfully completed 6 months of On-the-Job Training conducted by the SIAEC Training Center before being appointed as an Aircraft Technician in Singapore Airlines Line Maintenance operations.
- Gained hands-on experience on Singapore Airlines fleet, including Airbus A380-800, A340-500, A330-300, Boeing B777-200/300/300ER, and B747-400/400F aircraft. Assisted Licensed Aircraft Engineers in carrying out pre-flight and post-flight inspections, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, snag rectification, ground handling operations, fueling, tooling support, and maintenance of aircraft technical records in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- During 3 years at SIAEC, gained exposure to international airline ground handling and maintenance operations involving various Boeing and Airbus aircraft, including B777, B747, B737, B767, B787, A380, A340, A330, A310, and A320 family aircraft.”
Education
MBA - Business Administration
12-2013
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
12-2007
Higher Secondary Examination - Science Group
01-2005
Skills
- Ensuring effective teamwork and supervising technical staff to achieve the aircraft maintenance objectives and operational targets
- Planning and prioritizing assigned tasks while ensuring compliance with published technical procedures and safety requirements
- Coordinating manpower and resources for planned maintenance activities to ensure timely completion within the stipulated timeframe
- Closely monitoring maintenance activities to maintain high standards of workmanship, quality, and safety
Certification
Part 66 License Details and Aircraft Type Rating:
KUWAIT DGCA PART 66 AML B1.1 License No: 699
- AIRBUS A318/A319/A320/A321 CFM 56 CFM
- AIRBUS A318/A319/A320/A321 LEAP 1A
EASA PART 66 AML B1 License No: NL.66.55157
Declaration
I hereby declare that the foregoing statements are true. Date: 2026-05-17 Place: Kuwait
Timeline
B1 Certifying Engineer Airbus A320 Cfm 56 &leap 1A - Kuwait Airways
03.2015 - Current
Aircraft technician - Singapore Airlines Engineering Company (SIAEC)
03.2008 - 01.2015
Anglia Ruskin University - MBA, Business Administration
HAA - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
St.sebastian's Higher Secondary - Higher Secondary Examination, Science Group