Philippe Giai
About Philippe Giai
Philippe Giai is a Network Engineering Senior Lead Specialist with extensive experience in airline telecommunications, particularly in radio communications and datalink applications. He has worked at SITA for over 30 years in various roles and played a significant part in establishing an Avionics Qualification lab in Montreal, Canada.
Work at SITA
Philippe Giai has been employed at SITA since 2009, currently holding the position of Network Engineering Senior Lead Specialist in Neuilly sur Seine, France. His tenure at SITA spans over 15 years, during which he has held multiple roles including System Integration Engineer, Senior Manager, and SR Manager Air-Ground. His experience at SITA began in 1989 as a System Integration Manager in Montreal, Canada. Giai has contributed significantly to various projects, particularly in the field of airline telecommunications.
Education and Expertise
Philippe Giai studied at the Ecole Francaise de Radioelectricite, d'Electronique et d'Informatique, where he earned a BTS in Electronics and Telecommunications from 1975 to 1977. He furthered his education at the same institution, achieving an engineering degree in Electronics, Computer, and Radiocom from 1977 to 1981. Giai holds an ITIL V3 certification, demonstrating his expertise in IT service management and enhancing his qualifications in the telecommunications sector.
Background
Philippe Giai has a comprehensive background in telecommunications, particularly within the airline industry. His career at SITA began in 1982 as a Telecommunication Engineer in Neuilly sur Seine, France. Over the years, he has held various positions that have allowed him to develop in-depth knowledge of radio communications and datalink applications. Giai played a key role in establishing an Avionics Qualification lab for VHF and Satellite data communication in Montreal, Canada.
Achievements
Philippe Giai has been recognized for his contributions to the aviation industry, notably receiving a Boeing 747/767 Pride in Excellence award for his work on the first Satellite Data Communication certification on 747 aircraft. He was also responsible for the design, deployment, and operation of a global network of over 1000 VHF stations across more than 150 countries, showcasing his impact on airline telecommunications.
Retirement and Current Activities
Since retiring in 2018, Philippe Giai has been involved in not-for-profit activities in the Paris Area, France. His extensive experience in telecommunications and engineering continues to inform his contributions to the community, reflecting his commitment to leveraging his expertise beyond his professional career.