19 November 2019: Metrojet Engineering Clark has appointed Sarith Vaikuntan as the General Manager. In this new role, Sarith will be responsible for all aspects of Metrojet Clark MRO's operations, including the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 145 Repair Station Accountable Manager responsibilities and business development.
Previously, Sarith worked at Zenith Jet as Executive Vice President. He worked at Bombardier for 10 years where he held several managerial positions, including Customer Support Manager and Regional Support Office Manager for South East Asia, Oceanic and India regions. He served as Maintenance Controller with Jet Aviation Singapore for 3 years. Sarith started his career as Chief Engineer with the Dubai Central Air Force for 14 years.
"It is with greatest honour to bring my engineering, customer service and various experience gained from top-tier business aviation companies to Metrojet. Together with the well-established international team here, I will also oversee and ensure our new Hangar Parking & Maintenance Facility is in smooth operation starting from Q2 next year and gradually becomes the MRO of choice in the region," said Sarith Vaikuntan, General Manager of Metrojet Engineering Clark.
Metrojet's CEO Gary Dolski adds, "I am very pleased to have Sarith join our team in Clark. Sarith is a seasoned business aviation professional with significant Asia region experience who understands the customers, their expectations and special needs. On behalf of all Metrojet, a big warm welcome to Sarith."