Syed Salim
About Syed Salim
Syed Salim is a Quality Assurance Inspector at AirAsia, with extensive experience in aircraft maintenance and engineering. He has held various positions within the company since 2004 and possesses multiple certifications related to aircraft engineering and quality assurance.
Work at AirAsia
Syed Salim has held multiple positions at AirAsia since 2004. He began as a License Aircraft Engineer B1, serving in this role until 2011. He then advanced to Lead Engineer from 2011 to 2013. Following this, he worked as a Maintenance Operation Controller - Spare and Data Analyst from 2013 to 2016. After a brief period as a License Aircraft Engineer B1 and B2 from 2016 to 2018, he has been serving as a Quality Assurance Inspector since 2018. His tenure at AirAsia spans over 14 years, primarily based in Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia.
Education and Expertise
Syed Salim studied Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician at Malaysia Airlines System from 1995 to 1997, achieving a Trainee Aircraft Mechanic Apprenticeship. He furthered his education at City of Bristol College in the UK from 1997 to 2000, where he earned a B1.1 License in Mechanical. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his extensive career in aircraft maintenance and quality assurance.
Certifications and Approvals
Syed Salim holds several important certifications relevant to his role in aviation. He possesses a valid compass compensation/adjustment certification for the A320 family and has Full B2 Approval as a Licensed Aircraft Engineer for various aircraft models. Additionally, he has Limited B1.1 Approval for the B737-300 with CFM56-3C and A320 with V2500 engine. His qualifications also include valid Boroscope Inspection and EGR approval for CFM56-5B and LEAP -1A engines, and he holds CAMO approval for QA Inspector.
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Syed Salim has gained extensive experience in aircraft engineering and quality assurance. His roles have included responsibilities in maintenance operations, data analysis, and quality control. His progression from License Aircraft Engineer to Quality Assurance Inspector demonstrates a commitment to professional development and expertise in the aviation industry.