Hide Shimada

Hide Shimada is a seasoned professional in aircraft maintenance and engineering, serving as a Senior Engineer at Jetstar Airways since September 2020, where responsibilities include managing aircraft maintenance, structures, systems, and evaluating modifications. Prior to this role, Hide held various positions at International Aero Engines, including Maintenance Center Planning Manager and Maintenance Planning Specialist, contributing to engine service management and planning. Earlier experience includes a significant tenure at IHI Corporation as an Engineering Group Lead, providing customer support for CF34 and V2500 engines, and overseeing maintenance strategies. Hide possesses a Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Aoyama Gakuin University, obtained between 2003 and 2005.