Currently serving as Captain for Manta Air, a leading seaplane operator, with expertise in piloting DHC-6 twin otter 100/200/300 series aircrafts.

Education

Birmingham City University
BA (Hons) in Business Administration 2018 - 2019 Successfully completed a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
De Mazenod College, Kandana, Sri Lanka
Primary & Secondary Education 2002 - 2015

Work Experience

Captain
Manta Air Present - 01-06-2024 Currently serving as Captain for Manta Air, a leading seaplane operator, with expertise in piloting DHC6 Twin Otter 100/200/300 series aircraft.
Captain
Trans Maldivian Airways 02-02-2024 - 01-07-2023 Served as Captain for Trans Maldivian Airways Air, world’s largest seaplane operator, with expertise in piloting DHC6 Twin Otter 100/200/300 series aircraft.
First Officer
Trans Maldivian Airways 01-07-2023 - 2019 Served as a first officer for Trans Maldivian Airways, world’s largest seaplane operator, with expertise in piloting DHC6 Twin Otter 100/200/300 series aircraft.

Highlights

Shehan Perera
June 2, 2026

Aircraft Experience

DHC-6
  • Time in Type: 5000 hrs
  • Last Training: June 13, 2026
  • Training Type: Type Rating
  • Facility: Trans Maldivian Airways
  • Price/Day: $200