Gajapathy Sampath
About Gajapathy Sampath
Gajapathy Sampath serves as the Director Technical at AirAsia India Ltd, bringing extensive experience from both commercial and defense aviation sectors. He has a strong background in quality management, engineering, and aircraft asset management, supported by his education from prestigious institutions.
Work at AirAsia
Gajapathy Sampath has been with AirAsia India Ltd since 2013. He initially served as the Head of Engineering Department for two years before becoming the Technical Director in 2015. In his current role, he oversees technical operations and ensures compliance with aviation regulations. His responsibilities include managing engineering and maintenance functions, as well as aircraft asset management and redelivery processes. Gajapathy has played a significant role in obtaining government regulatory approvals for the airline.
Education and Expertise
Gajapathy Sampath holds a Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Aircraft Production from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, where he studied from 1983 to 1985. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from the University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE) between 1977 and 1982. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in both commercial and defense aviation sectors, particularly in Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO) and quality functions.
Background
Gajapathy Sampath began his career at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, where he worked as Manager Engineering for 15 years from 1982 to 1997. He then transitioned to Jet Airways as Manager Quality for one year in 1997-1998. Following this, he joined Honeywell Aerospace as Regional Support Manager for Southeast Asia, serving from 1998 to 2007. His diverse experience across various roles in the aviation industry has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of engineering and quality management.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Gajapathy Sampath has demonstrated significant accomplishments in the aviation sector. His expertise in setting up Engineering & Maintenance (E&M) departments for airlines has been instrumental in enhancing operational efficiency. At AirAsia India Ltd, he has been pivotal in ensuring compliance with aviation regulations and has contributed to the successful management of aircraft asset processes. His leadership in obtaining regulatory approvals has also been a key factor in the airline's operational success.