Sujata Sajan

Accomplished operations and maintenance leader with extensive experience managing technical operations, equipment reliability, safety, and multidisciplinary teams in highly regulated environments. Proven expertise in maintenance coordination, aircraft maintenance, asset management, budgeting, continuous improvement, and team development. Recognized for leading high-performing teams, optimizing operational performance, and ensuring compliance with rigorous safety and quality standards.

Brings strong leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills to support manufacturing excellence.

Project Coordinator - Town of Bridgewater – Energize Bridgewater - Bridgewater, NS

• Coordinate strategic energy projects involving asset management, budgeting, procurement, and project scheduling.
• Lead development and implementation of the Energy Management Information System (EMIS).
• Monitor project performance, budgets, risks, and deliverables while reporting to senior leadership.
• Recruit, onboard, coach, and mentor technical team members.
• Negotiate vendor contracts and oversee procurement activities.
• Identify operational risks and implement solutions to maintain project timelines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve efficiency and operational performance.

Head, Program Management Office - Pravara Blue Ray Aviation

• Led planning and implementation of a new aviation training organization.
• Coordinated with regulatory authorities regarding facilities, equipment, and operational approvals.
• Prepared project feasibility studies, maintenance planning strategies, and budget forecasts.
• Managed resources, assets, and stakeholder communications.

Director of Operations - Aero Trans Services Pvt. Ltd.

• Directed daily aviation operations with responsibility for safety, equipment availability, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinated maintenance activities to maximize aircraft reliability and operational readiness.
• Led quality assurance initiatives and operational safety audits.
• Managed budgets, contracts, procurement, and operational planning.
• Worked closely with technical personnel to improve operational efficiency and equipment performance.

Chief Pilot / Chief Operations Officer - Oxford Aviation

• Managed flight operations, staffing, scheduling, and technical resources.
• Supervised multidisciplinary operational and technical teams.
• Performed authorized aircraft maintenance, inspections, and servicing in accordance with regulatory and manufacturer requirements.
• Coordinated preventive maintenance and maintenance scheduling to ensure aircraft availability.
• Managed budgets, resource allocation, and operational planning.
• Mentored employees while promoting a strong culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Executive Pilot - BG Shirke Aviation

• Conducted commercial helicopter operations.
• Performed authorized maintenance inspections and routine aircraft servicing.
• Worked with maintenance personnel to ensure aircraft reliability and compliance.

Head of Aviation - Eon Aviation

• Managed aviation operations, maintenance coordination, and technical personnel.
• Oversaw maintenance scheduling, inspections, and equipment readiness.
• Performed authorized aircraft maintenance and ensured compliance with maintenance procedures.
• Managed maintenance budgets, procurement, and vendor relationships.
• Prepared operational and financial reports for executive leadership.

Flight Lieutenant - Indian Air Force

• Served as a helicopter pilot and operational leader in safety-critical environments.
• Performed authorized first-line aircraft maintenance, inspections, servicing, and defect reporting.
• Coordinated maintenance activities with engineering personnel to maximize fleet readiness.
• Mentored junior pilots and supervised operational teams.
• Led personnel management, audits, and operational planning.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Economics