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Shehan Preena

Questioner · DISC type c
First Officer at SriLankan Airlines Official
📍 Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Shehan Preena is a First Officer at SriLankan Airlines, leveraging a unique background that spans engineering, operations management, and sales. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Nottingham and began his career as a Mechanical Engineering Consultant before transitioning into his current role in commercial aviation.

His early experiences show a strong foundation in leadership and teamwork, having served as Deputy Head Prefect and captain of his schools basketball team. He also actively participated in athletics and cricket. He publicly expresses pride and support for his familys professional achievements.

Shehan made a significant career pivot from engineering and supply chain management to become a commercial airline pilot.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
First Officer
Location
Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Personality Overview

How Shehan shows up

Not Easily Convinced
Price-Sensitive
Cautious & Analytical

They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. They prefer to fully evaluate every situation.

Priorities

Topics Shehan cares about

Commercial Aviation
He is a First Officer for SriLankan Airlines and has followed other major aviation companies like Qatar Airways and NAVBLUE.
Career Development
He successfully transitioned from roles in mechanical engineering and resource planning to pursue a career as a commercial pilot, embodying his motto, "The sky really IS the limit. "
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Career

Work history

2-2020
First Officer
SriLankan Airlines Official
5-2019 - 2-2020
Cadet Pilot
SriLankan Airlines Official
7-2017 - 8-2018
Trainee Pilot
Riverside Flight Ctr
1-2016 - 5-2017
Material Resource Planning Supervisor
Almarai - المراعي
7-2013 - 11-2015
Mechanical Engineering Consultant
Baharuddin P.M.S. Associates Sdn. Bhd.
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Media appearances

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Education
2005 - 2008
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)
University of Nottingham
2000 - 2005
G.C.E London A/Levels
Leighton Park International School (Colombo)
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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