Kirubakaran Shanmugam
About Kirubakaran Shanmugam
Kirubakaran Shanmugam is a Senior First Officer at AirAsia, where he has worked since 2016 in Bengaluru, Karnataka. He has a background in engineering and previously held positions in both aviation and power plant operations.
Current Role at AirAsia
Kirubakaran Shanmugam has been serving as a Senior First Officer at AirAsia since 2016. He is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, and has accumulated eight years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include piloting aircraft and ensuring the safety and efficiency of flights.
Previous Experience in Aviation
Before joining AirAsia, Kirubakaran worked at Post B in Bengaluru, Karnataka, from 2004 to 2006 for two years. This role provided him with foundational experience in the aviation industry, contributing to his development as a pilot.
Engineering Background
Kirubakaran holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the College of Engineering, Guindy, where he studied from 2000 to 2004. This educational background supports his technical knowledge in aviation operations.
Experience in Power Plant Operations
In addition to his aviation career, Kirubakaran worked as an Operation & Maintenance Engineer at SRPIL 8 MW Captive Power Plant for 11 months in 2009 to 2010. This role involved overseeing the operational efficiency of power generation processes.
Educational Qualifications
Kirubakaran completed his Higher Secondary education at Lions Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Tirupattur, where he studied Maths and Science from 1998 to 2000. This foundational education prepared him for his engineering studies.