Dayalan Pillay

Dayalan Pillay is a seasoned aviation professional with extensive experience in compliance and structural engineering. Currently serving as Compliance Specialist Strategy Lead and Airworthiness Engineer at Air New Zealand since March 2008, Dayalan conducts airworthiness assessments and ensures compliance within the Structures Team, focused on widebody airframes. Previous roles include Composite Structures Engineer at Air New Zealand, responsible for maintenance and repairs on composite structures, and Helicopter Structural Blade Technician at Oceania Aviation, specializing in inspections and repairs of helicopter blades. Dayalan's career began at South African Airways as a Licenced Aircraft Composite Technician. Educational qualifications include a range of specialized certifications in composite repair and airframe maintenance, alongside ongoing studies in Business Administration and Management at Auckland University of Technology.