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Solomon Loh

Solomon Loh

Singapore

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented team leader with extensive expertise in crisis management, operations, and government policies within the Republic of Singapore Air Force. Proven track record in establishing efficient workflows, optimizing resource allocation, and driving operational effectiveness, demonstrating a commitment to achieving exceptional outcomes. Recognized for strong collaboration skills and adaptability to changing needs, focusing on inspiring teams to meet strategic goals while fostering a collaborative environment. Proficient in strategic planning, project management, and stakeholder communication, consistently delivering impactful results through reliable leadership and a steadfast commitment to excellence.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Aircrew Specialist Leader

REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE AIR FORCE
01.2024 - Current
  • Primary Appointment as Flight Leader
  • Deputy to Command Chief of RSAF’s H225M helicopter squadron of 31 Air and logistic crew
  • Achieved 100% mission success for operations such as peacetime Search and Rescue and Humanitarian Aid Disaster Relief
  • Developed operational and training requirements for the entire Aircrew in the squadron.
  • Implement and leverage innovative solutions, technologies and processes to enhance safety and efficiency for Search and Rescue Operations.
  • Collaborate with the Air Force Engineering and Logistic Department to evaluate and select the most effective equipment and solutions, ensuring consistent operations standards across all helicopter operations in RSAF.
  • Secondary Appointment as Standards Warrant Officer
  • Ensuring all Aircrew Specialists meet the required training standards.
  • Review of SOP, procedures to ensure its relevancy and effectiveness.
  • Forecast and coordinate of training resources necessary for force generating of Aircrew to meet the manpower requirements for operations.
  • Volunteered Deputy Chairman for RSAF bilateral Exercise Malsing (Search and Rescue Exercise between Malaysia and Singapore) opening ceremony, leading a team of 12 comprising one direct and 8 indirect reports.

Operations Warrant Officer

REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE AIR FORCE
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Primary Appointment as Operational Warrant Officer
  • Liaison officer between the RSAF HQ and Helicopter Group, part of a team comprising four members
  • Led efforts with policy to navigate challenges and enhance helicopter operations with defence partners
  • Oversaw long-term developmental and operationalisation work of the new helicopter platforms to improve helicopter operations
  • Developed initiatives to optimise air assets and resource allocation for counter terrorism operations and training requirements
  • Established working groups with different functional teams across the Air Force and the Army to plan for Air Force training requirements are in place during the development of new expansion training area in Australia
  • Liaison officer between RSAF, PUB and A
  • STAR for the study of Helicopter downwash affecting floating solar panel farms; Developing mitigation measures to prevent solar panels from flying off when helicopter is operating in close proximity.
  • Logistic controller at operation hub, liaising equipment serviceability status
  • Logistic controller at workplace operation hub, liaising equipment serviceability status
  • Secondary Appointment as Auditor and Logistics Controller
  • Conducted standard audit on RSAF Helicopter units ensuring operational standard in accordance with SOPs
  • Logistic controller at operation hub, ensuring logistics and IT infrastructure were always in working condition
  • Prepared and submitted Approval of Requirements for purchases

Aircrew Flight Leader

REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE AIR FORCE
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Primary Appointment as Flight Leader
  • Deputy to Aircrew Leader of the RSAF’s Super Puma helicopter squadron of 21 Aircrew
  • Achieved 100% mission success for operations such as peacetime Search and Rescue and Humanitarian Aid Disaster Relief
  • Developed operational and training requirements for the entire Aircrew in helicopter squadron, leading a team of three direct and two indirect reports
  • Developed and implemented Business Continuity measures within 72 hours of the DORSCON orange alert in Singapore due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including ring-fencing of the squadron (Critical operations unit) to ensure continuation of essential operations such as Search and Rescue; also saw through subsequent BCM plans including manpower movement and logistics management to enable sustainable operations and the meeting of training targets while factoring in the changes in national policies
  • Selected for the SAF’s Joint Leadership Course in preparation for senior military appointments upon completion of Flight leader appointment
  • Secondary Appointment as DY Logistics
  • Handled building and infrastructure matters of the unit
  • Worked and liaised with Facility Management agent and external contractors in maintenance works
  • Volunteered Cue master for RSAF Command Chief Change of Appointment Ceremony Leading a team of three comprising one direct and two indirect reports

Senior Operational Aircrew

REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE AIR FORCE
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Primary Appointment as Senior Operational Aircrew
  • Deputy deployment Aircrew Leader for overseas missions and exercises in ASEAN
  • Oversaw resource management of the squadron helicopter and personnel ensuring Aircrew training requirements are met for operational duties.
  • Selected for RSAF Air Force Foundation Leadership in preparation for warrant officer appointment.
  • Secondary Appointment as a Safety Warrior
  • In-charge of safety training for the unit
  • Ensured all personnel adhered to safety orders, SOPs and directives
  • Ensured unit AED and First Aid Kits were well maintained
  • Volunteered Lead secretariat for Helicopter Group Change of Command parade.

Operational Aircrew

REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE AIR FORCE
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Primary Appointment as Operational Aircrew
  • Conducted search and rescue missions
  • Carried out aircraft safety and emergency procedures
  • Secondary Appointment DY Logistics
  • Planned, supervised, inspected, audited and certified works carried out by the facilities contractors
  • Managed the logistical resources and worked within the annual budget allocated to meet the operational demand of the Unit - this included managing logistical requirements for deployment in SAF’s largest overseas exercise, Exercise WALLABY, with a budget of $XX million, involving 4600+ SAF personnel and 300+ SAF platforms
  • Additional Appointment as Statistics Specialist
  • Monitored all Aircrew flight hours
  • Consolidated all data before submitting the statistic report

Operational Aircrew

REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE AIR FORCE
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Participated in numerous overseas multilateral exercises within ASEAN and Australia
  • Deployed for overseas detachments for up to nine months per year
  • Selected for RSAF safety course in preparation for safety appointment.

Education

Specialist Diploma - Smart Facilities Management

Building And Construction Authority
12.2024

Diploma - Industrial & Operations Management

Republic Polytechnic
12.2010

High School -

Northland Secondary School
12.2006

Primary School -

Northland Primary School
12.2001

Skills

  • Organizational development
  • Innovation management
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • Manage Work at Height Course, 2025
  • ISO 45001:2018 Internal Auditor Training, 2024
  • Joint Leadership Course in SAF, 2024
  • SAF Master Instructor Course, 2024
  • Certificate in Digital Delivery of Facilities Management, 2024
  • Certificate in Integrated Facilities Management, 2023
  • Essential Minutes Writing Skills, 2023
  • Certificate in Planning and Management of Smart Facilities Management by BCA Academy, 2023
  • CQI and IRCA Certified Lead Auditor Training Course (ISO 9001:2015), 2017
  • Basic project management, 2017
  • RSAF Safety Warrior Course, 2017
  • Behavioural Safety Program, 2017
  • Occupational Health Workshop, 2017
  • Solve problem and make decision at supervisory level, 2016
  • SAP certified business associate with SAP 6.0, 2010
  • Operate Forklift, 2009

Past Achievements And Awards

  • Awarded Outstanding Safety Award 2022
  • Awarded Good Service Medal (5 years, 10 years)
  • Awarded Cardinal Award 2019
  • Awarded Best Serviceman award 2014

Computer And Software Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs: Word; PowerPoint; Excel

Timeline

Aircrew Specialist Leader

REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE AIR FORCE
01.2024 - Current

Operations Warrant Officer

REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE AIR FORCE
01.2022 - 01.2023

Aircrew Flight Leader

REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE AIR FORCE
01.2020 - 01.2021

Senior Operational Aircrew

REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE AIR FORCE
01.2016 - 01.2019

Operational Aircrew

REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE AIR FORCE
01.2014 - 01.2016

Operational Aircrew

REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE AIR FORCE
01.2012 - 01.2014

Diploma - Industrial & Operations Management

Republic Polytechnic

High School -

Northland Secondary School

Specialist Diploma - Smart Facilities Management

Building And Construction Authority

Primary School -

Northland Primary School

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