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Muhamad Samir

Summary

As a Probationary Air Traffic Control Officer with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) since May 2023, I have developed expertise in aerodrome traffic management, operational safety, and emergency response at Changi Control Tower. My experience includes precise communication and coordination with pilots and ground crew, as well as collaboration with various stakeholders to optimize air traffic flow. My training includes proficiency in both Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), and I am continuously enhancing my skills through rigorous professional development. Prior to this, I served as an Assistant Director at the Ministry of Trade and Industry and as a Senior Sales and Compliance Officer at Everbright Money Changer, where I gained extensive experience in project management, data analysis, and compliance.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Probationary Air Traffic Control Officer

Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
05.2023 - Current
Changi Control Tower (On-Job Training) (February 2024 – Present)
  • Aerodrome Traffic Management: Expertly coordinated and managed aircraft movements on the ground and in the surrounding airspace, ensuring safe and efficient take-offs, landings, and taxiing operations.
  • Communication and Coordination: Maintained precise communication with pilots, ground crew, and fellow air traffic controllers, delivering real-time updates and instructions to facilitate smooth operations.
  • Operational Safety: Monitored weather conditions, traffic patterns, and potential hazards to assess risks and uphold the highest safety standards.
  • Emergency Response: Responded swiftly and effectively to emergency situations, coordinating with relevant agencies and issuing critical instructions to ensure safety and minimize disruptions.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborated with airlines, ground services, and airport operations teams to optimize air traffic flow and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Training and Development: Engaged in rigorous training and continuous professional development to remain updated on the latest regulations, technologies, and best practices in air traffic management.

Local Aerodrome Control (Changi) Course (October 2023 – February 2024)
  • Proficiently directed, monitored, and ensured the safe, orderly, and efficient flow of traffic in the Changi Aerodrome 3D Simulator, operating under both Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR).
  • Expertly applied Changi Aerodrome procedures and protocols to manage dynamic weather conditions, aircraft emergencies, helicopter traffic, military operations, and runway changes.
  • Effectively utilized Air Traffic Control Radiotelephony (RTF) to issue instructions, clearances, and vital information to pilots within the Changi Aerodrome Simulator.
  • Simulated realistic coordination with key stakeholders, including Singapore Area and Approach, CAG Apron, and AES, for routine and exceptional operations.
  • Collaborated with a diverse group of trainees, demonstrating strong teamwork, effective communication, and adaptability within a dynamic learning environment.


Primary Air Traffic Control Course (June - September 2023)
  • Gained solid knowledge of air traffic control terms, operations, aerodynamics, and aircraft performance, essential for efficient air traffic management and decision-making.
  • Acquired in-depth knowledge of aviation industry and key players, crucial to setting and ensuring safety standards and regulations for global air travel.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in air navigation principles, delving into route planning, chart interpretation, meteorology, NOTAMs, and navigation aids for precise aircraft positioning.
  • Excelled in modules covering aeronautical information service, altimetry, airport management, aviation security, threat and error management.

Assistant Director

Ministry of Trade and Industry
09.2020 - 12.2022
  • Led a team (CBTO) overseeing the daily operations of travelers commuting under the PCA scheme ensuring smooth flow of operations.
  • Involved in stakeholder management, liaising with various government agencies pertaining to operational needs.
  • Data cleaning, compilation, and analysis prepared daily for report submission with various software and analytical tools.
  • Assisted with Safe Travel Office (STO) of ICA in cross-functional operations.


Skills Obtained: Project Management, Client Management, Data Analysis and visualization, Operations, Leadership.

Compliance Officer

Everbright Money Changer
06.2018 - 08.2020
  • Managed practical action plans to respond to audit discoveries.
  • Collaborated with sales team to address indications of improper sales practices.
  • Monitored and assessed compliance risks associated with operational processes and procedures.
  • Looked at financial performance and identified trends
  • Built tableau dashboard to visualize core business KPIs, Saving 8 hours per week of manual reporting work
  • Explored various investment opportunities Processing purchase orders for banks and clients
  • Ensure compliance with documentation in accordance with Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) law
  • Digital data and analysis to provide insights to upper management, created FX analytics to monitor the market trend Other administrative tasks


Skills Obtained: Sales, Compliance, Financial modelling, Cost management, AML.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Singapore
05.2019

Skills

  • Emergency Response Coordination
  • Financial reporting
  • Data cleaning and analysis
  • Database management: MySQL, SQL Server
  • Data Visualization: Tableau, Power BI, Programming: C, Python
  • MS Excel (Advanced) and Office suites
  • Engineering drawing (AutoCAD, Catia)
  • Ansys (Engineering Simulation)
  • Operations management

Certification

Vertical Institute

Professional Certificate in Advanced Excel, SQL, and Tableau

Completed in 2022

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Probationary Air Traffic Control Officer

Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
05.2023 - Current

Assistant Director

Ministry of Trade and Industry
09.2020 - 12.2022

Compliance Officer

Everbright Money Changer
06.2018 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Vertical Institute

Professional Certificate in Advanced Excel, SQL, and Tableau

Completed in 2022

Muhamad Samir