Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Hobbies and Interests
Languages
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Chandhiru Balasubramaniam

Chandhiru Balasubramaniam

Singapore

Summary

A highly skilled and results-oriented aviation professional with extensive experience in aircraft maintenance, planning, and technical support, primarily focused on the A330-MRTT and F16 aircraft. Currently serving as a Planning Supervisor at ST Engineering Defence Aviation Services (STEDAS), I bring a wealth of expertise in customer liaison, materials planning, and maintenance scheduling, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with stringent regulatory standards. My tenure at STEDAS has been marked by significant improvements in billing efficiency and maintenance plan adherence, alongside robust experience in various technical roles.

My academic background in aviation, underscored by a Bachelor of Applied Science from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and a Diploma in Aerospace Engineering from Republic Polytechnic, has provided a strong foundation for my professional endeavors. Certifications in EASA and CAAS for A330-200/300 and A330 MRTT Aircraft training further solidify my technical acumen.

Key achievements include active participation in notable exercises with the RSAF, such as Exercise Cope Tiger and Forging Saber, demonstrating my ability to thrive in high-pressure environments. My skill set extends to proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, and effective communication in English. Known for my responsible, flexible, and analytical approach, I excel in team settings while possessing strong leadership qualities. Beyond my professional commitments, I am passionate about travel, photography, cooking, and gaming, reflecting a well-rounded personality suited for diverse and dynamic work environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Planning Supervisor

ST Engineering Defence Aviation Services (STEDAS)
01.2022 - Current
  • Liaised with customers to understand their needs and adjusted the aircraft schedule to meet their operation requirements including ad hoc overseas deployments
  • Managed materials planning to meet maintenance requirements
  • Improved billing of all O&A efficiency by 20% through the implementation of new procedures
  • Ensured all maintenance plans were following the latest requirements.

Planner and Controller

STEDAS
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Ensured planning schedule did not conflict with flying requirements
  • Charged and billed all O&A.

Aircraft Senior Technician

STEDAS
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Launched and recovered the MRTT
  • Recovered defects and carried out scheduled maintenance.

Aircraft Senior Technician

STEDAS
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Carried out phase servicing maintenance and defects on the airframe system.

Aircraft Senior Technician

STEDAS
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Carried out periodic maintenance and ratification on the F16 Alternate Mission Equipment.

Aircraft Senior Technician

Weapon Load Crew Specialist
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Assisted to launch and recover the aircraft
  • Carried out role change on the weapon system and loaded live ammunition.

Aircraft Senior Technician

Weapon Load Crew Specialist
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Assisted to launch and recover the aircraft
  • Carried out role change on the weapon system and loaded live ammunition.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation) - Aerospace Engineering

School of Engineering, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)
Singapore
05.2021

Diploma in Aerospace Engineering (Quality System) - Aerospace Engineering

School of Engineering, Republic Polytechnic
Singapore
05.2011

O 'level -

Montfort Secondary School
Singapore
01.2008

PSLE -

Yio Chu Kang Primary School
Singapore
01.2004

Skills

  • Problem Solving/Analytical
  • Team Leadership
  • Scheduling Expertise
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Problem Solving
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Proficient in SAP

Certification

  • EASA and CAAS certification for A330-200/300 (RR Trent 700), 2018-05-01
  • Certificate of Course Completion, A330 MRTT Aircraft, 2018-10-01

Accomplishments

  • Supported Exercise Cope Tiger 2022 with RSAF
  • Supported Exercise Forging Saber 2019 with RSAF
  • Participated in ST Engineering ABBS Week, March 2017

Hobbies and Interests

  • Travel
  • Photography
  • Food Hunting
  • Cooking
  • PC Building
  • Gaming

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Planning Supervisor

ST Engineering Defence Aviation Services (STEDAS)
01.2022 - Current

Planner and Controller

STEDAS
01.2018 - 01.2022

Aircraft Senior Technician

STEDAS
01.2018 - 01.2020

Aircraft Senior Technician

STEDAS
01.2016 - 01.2018

Aircraft Senior Technician

STEDAS
01.2015 - 01.2016

Aircraft Senior Technician

Weapon Load Crew Specialist
01.2014 - 01.2015

Aircraft Senior Technician

Weapon Load Crew Specialist
01.2012 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation) - Aerospace Engineering

School of Engineering, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)

Diploma in Aerospace Engineering (Quality System) - Aerospace Engineering

School of Engineering, Republic Polytechnic

O 'level -

Montfort Secondary School

PSLE -

Yio Chu Kang Primary School
  • EASA and CAAS certification for A330-200/300 (RR Trent 700), 2018-05-01
  • Certificate of Course Completion, A330 MRTT Aircraft, 2018-10-01
Chandhiru Balasubramaniam