Sunmuga Kanaratnam
About Sunmuga Kanaratnam
Sunmuga Kanaratnam serves as the Head of Engineering Department at Airasia, a position he has held since 2017. He has extensive experience in the aviation industry, having worked in various engineering and management roles across multiple countries and airlines.
Work at AirAsia
Sunmuga Kanaratnam has served as the Head of Engineering Department at AirAsia since 2017. In this role, he oversees engineering operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintenance standards. His leadership contributes to the airline's operational efficiency and reliability in aircraft maintenance.
Previous Experience in Aviation
Prior to his role at AirAsia, Sunmuga Kanaratnam held various positions in the aviation industry. He worked as a Senior Maintenance Controller at Gamco from 2004 to 2006 in the United States. He also served as a Licensed Aircraft Engineer at Malaysian Airlines from 1989 to 1996 in Los Angeles, California. His experience includes roles at British Airways as a Duty Engineer from 1997 to 2000 in the United Kingdom and as a Duty Maintenance Manager at Etihad Airways from 2009 to 2017 in Abu Dhabi.
Consulting Experience
In 2009, Sunmuga Kanaratnam worked as an Aviation Consultant for the Spk – Capital Markets Board of Turkey for a duration of three months in Ankara. This role involved providing expert advice on aviation-related matters, leveraging his extensive industry knowledge.
Leadership Roles in Maintenance Management
Sunmuga Kanaratnam has held significant leadership roles in maintenance management. At Etihad Airways, he was the Manager of Maintenance Trouble Shooting from 2012 to 2017, where he focused on resolving maintenance issues. He also served as the Duty Maintenance Manager during the same period, overseeing maintenance operations and ensuring aircraft readiness.
Operational Performance Management
Sunmuga Kanaratnam worked at Air Deccan as the Head of Operations Performance from 2007 to 2008 in India. In this role, he was responsible for enhancing operational performance, focusing on efficiency and reliability in airline operations.