Meet the Team
Our Instructors
Taught by experienced controllers and OJTI-certified professionals with decades of real operational experience across Malaysian and international airspaces.
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Kol (B) Shamsudin Bin Mahadi
RMAF
With over 35 years of experience spanning air traffic control, national security, and accident investigation, Kol. Shamsudin served with the Royal Malaysian Air Force as an active controller across multiple RMAF ATC units, an Air Traffic Instructor at the RMAF ATC School, and Air Traffic Branch Manager at Air Operations Command Headquarters. He also served as Deputy Secretary for the General Border Committee at the National Security Council, overseeing Malaysia–Thailand and Malaysia–Indonesia border affairs.
Subsequently, he joined the Air Accident Investigation Bureau, contributing to numerous investigations as both Investigator and Investigator-in-Charge. Known for his operational depth, strategic leadership, and rigorous investigative experience, Kol. Shamsudin brings a rare multidisciplinary authority to every course he delivers.
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Kol (B) Wan Mohammad Azhar Bin Wan Mamat
RMAF
With over 40 years of comprehensive experience in aviation operations, administration, and air traffic control training, Kol. Wan Azhar employed by the Royal Malaysian Air Force, served with distinction as an Air Traffic Controller, Instructor, and Head of Air Traffic School.
A certified Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) Trainer, he has successfully delivered a wide range of approved courses — from Primary and Aerodrome Control to Approach Surveillance, Search and Rescue, and On-the-Job Training Instructor programmes. He has also served as a panel member for ATC practical examinations representing AVAC. Known for his professionalism, warmth, and meticulous attention to detail, Kol. Wan Azhar brings four decades of frontline and instructional authority to every course he delivers.
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Azham Bin Ahmad
Air Traffic Controller
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Balasubramaniam A/L Muttaya
Air Traffic Controller
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D. Thangiah AL R. Devadass
Air Traffic Controller
D. Thangiah A/L R. Devadass worked as an Air Traffic Control Officer with the Department of Civil Aviation Malaysia for more than 40 years, gaining ratings in Aerodrome, Approach, Area Control, and Combined Radar disciplines. As an ICAO-trained OJT Techniques instructor and certified On-the-Job Training Coach, he expanded his knowledge by taking specific courses in flow management, radar simulation, and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Workshop (RVSM).
He continued to train both domestic and foreign students at MAVA Sepang as an ATC instructor after his service. Thangiah combines a unique blend of frontline ATC expertise and instructional excellence to every course he teaches. He is well-known for his extensive operational experience and dedication to creating high-quality training materials.
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Mohd Fuad Bin Mohd Khir
Air Traffic Controller
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Mohd Salihin Bin Hj Yahya
Air Traffic Controller
With over 40 years of experience in civil aviation, Mohd Salihin Bin Hj Yahya served as an Air Traffic Control Officer with the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia, accumulating ratings across five disciplines — Aerodrome, Approach, Area Procedural, Area Radar, and Approach Radar Control.
Throughout his career he held roles as a Flight Information Service controller, Area Control controller, Airspace Development Officer overseeing international and domestic airspace, Airspace Manager, and Safety Management System Manager.
Known for his breadth of operational ratings and steady progression through some of Malaysia’s most critical ATC positions, Salihin brings four decades of hands-on expertise and institutional knowledge to every course he delivers.
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Nasaruddin Bin A. Hamid
Air Traffic Controller
Nasaruddin bin A. Hamid worked as an Air Traffic Control Officer for the Department of Civil Aviation Malaysia for more than thirty years. He earned ratings in the Aerodrome, Approach Procedural, Area Procedural, and Combined Radar Control disciplines at DCA Ipoh, Penang, and the Kuala Lumpur Area Control Center.
He worked in a variety of operational and leadership positions during his career, such as DCA Manager, ATC Examiner, Tower Supervisor at KLIA, Senior Assistant Director for the Inspectorate Division’s Licensing section at DCA Headquarters, and CAAM Manager in Langkawi. Nasaruddin, who is well-known for his extensive background in frontline control, regulatory supervision, and airport administration, offers a comprehensive and knowledgeable viewpoint to each course he teaches.
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Rajendran A/L Raja Pakiam
Air Traffic Controller
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Zulkarnain Zulkifli Menon Bin Zulkifli Hishamuddin Shah
Air Traffic Controller
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Govinda Raju R. Kuppusamy
Aviation Meteorologist
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Rosli bin Abu Bakar
Aviation Meteorologist
With over 4 decades of experience in aviation meteorology, Rosli served with the Malaysian Meteorological Department, rising to the grade of Senior Meteorological Supervisor and Lecturer. Throughout his career he held roles as a Senior Meteorological Assistant Officer and Lecturer in Meteorological Subjects, delivering instruction in Upper Air Codes and Observation as well as Surface Observation.
Recognised as a Subject Matter Expert in Aviation Meteorological Personnel by METMalaysia, he brings deep institutional knowledge of meteorological operations and a proven record in training and instruction. Known for his expertise in aviation weather and his dedication to developing competent personnel, Rosli brings both technical authority and instructional experience to every course he delivers.
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Pancharatnam Sinamay
Air Traffic Controller
With over 37 years of experience as an Air Traffic Controller, Pancharatnam worked in some of Malaysia’s most critical ATC environments, earning ratings in Aerodrome, Approach Procedural, Approach Radar, Area Procedural, and Area Radar Control. He worked as an OJT trainer for new air traffic controllers, an ATC examiner, an ATC flow management controller, a watch manager for area control, and a supervisor for the terminal approach area during his career.
Additionally, he brought practical operational experience into the training setting as an instructor for the Area Procedural Control Course for new ATC intakes. Known for his breadth of ratings across single, dual, and triple runway operations and his extensive background in both examination and instruction, Pancharatnam brings a wealth of frontline expertise and training authority to every course he delivers.
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Radhakrishnan Thevar
Air Traffic Controller
Radhakrishnan has been an Air Traffic Control Officer with the Department of Civil Aviation Malaysia for more than 42 years. He has worked in some of the most challenging ATC environments in the nation, earning ratings in Aerodrome, Approach Radar, and Area Radar Control for single, dual, and triple runway operations. Over the course of his career, he held positions as TMA Supervisor, Flow Management Controller, OJT Coach for Area and Approach Control, and ATC Incident Investigation Officer.
He regularly oversaw up to 700 aircraft movements per day, including civil, military, and joint military exercise traffic, across two international airports close to TMA. Radhakrishnan brings a distinguished record of operational excellence, supervisory leadership, and safety investigation experience to every course he delivers.
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Su’aidi Bin Yusoff
Air Traffic Controller
With more than 40 years of experience in air traffic control operations, airport management, aerodrome standards, and aviation consulting, Su’aidi established a distinguished career with the Department of Civil Aviation Malaysia, working as an Approach, Radar, and Aerodrome Controller at several airports, as well as Tower Supervisor and Watch Manager.
Trained in ICAO aerodrome certification, safety investigation management, competency-based training, and Chicago Convention obligations, Su’aidi also carries the distinction of having conducted inspections across all certified airports in Malaysia and providing advisory services to non-certified airports, unattended airfields, and heliports. he brings a uniquely broad perspective — from the controller’s seat to regulatory oversight and national infrastructure development — to every course he delivers.
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Zuiful Zubri Bin Zulkiflee
Air Traffic Controller
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Abu Bakar Bin Ali
Air Traffic Controller
Abu Bakar Bin Ali has over 39 years of experience as an Air Traffic Control Officer with the Malaysian Department of Civil Aviation, working in a wide range of airports and gaining extensive frontline operational experience before transitioning to senior management and regulatory leadership. He held positions as DCA Director at Penang International Airport, DCA Manager at Kuala Terengganu, Deputy Director of the Air Transport Division at DCA Headquarters in Putrajaya, and Deputy Director of the Kuala Lumpur Air Traffic Control Center in Subang.
As part of his regulatory responsibilities, he oversaw ground handling and drone regulations and acted as the main point of contact for flight clearance for all flights using Malaysian airspace. Known for his broad operational foundation and his progression through some of the most consequential leadership positions in Malaysian civil aviation, Abu Bakar brings both institutional authority and regulatory depth to every course he delivers.
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Azli @ Azmin Faizul
Air Traffic Controller
Azli @ Azmin, who has over 30 years of experience in civil aviation, worked for the Department of Civil Aviation Malaysia as an Air Traffic Control Officer, earning ratings in Aerodrome, Approach, Area Procedural, and Combined Area and Approach Radar Control at Penang International Airport and the Kuala Lumpur Area Control Center. Before moving into senior management positions, such as Assistant Director for Air Traffic Services at DCA Headquarters,
Principal Assistant Director at the Malaysia Aviation Academy and Inspectorate Division, and Deputy Director at the Kuala Lumpur Air Traffic Control Center, he worked in frontline control at Penang, Johor, Subang, and KLATCC. Known for his breadth of operational ratings, his extensive experience in aviation training and regulatory oversight, and his continued engagement with the industry, Azli brings both technical depth and institutional perspective to every course he delivers.
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Chong Yen Lin
Air Traffic Controller
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Guna Sekaran Rajan Gam
Air Traffic Controller
With over 40 years of experience in civil aviation, Gunasekaran Rajangam served as an Air Traffic Control Officer with the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia, accumulating ratings across Aerodrome, Approach, Approach Radar, Area, and Area Radar Control disciplines.
Beyond his frontline control duties, he held roles as an English Language Proficiency Test Rater, Safety Officer, and Airport Manager at Kota Kinabalu International Airport, before concluding his career as CAAM Deputy Director for the Sabah Region. Known for his operational breadth and his steady progression through some of the most demanding roles in Malaysian civil aviation, Gunasekaran brings four decades of hands-on expertise and leadership experience to every course he delivers.
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Joseph D Cruz
Air Traffic Controller
With over 40 years of experience in civil aviation, Joseph D’Cruz served as an Air Traffic Control Officer with the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia, accumulating ratings across Aerodrome, Approach Procedural, Area Procedural, Area Surveillance, and Approach Surveillance disciplines at airports including Kuala Terengganu, Alor Setar, Kerteh, Subang, and KLIA.
A qualified OJT Coach, Training Instructor, and Simulator Facilitator, he served as Head of the Safety Management Unit for CAAM’s Air Traffic Management Division and concluded his government service as Deputy Director of Operations for the ATM Division. Known for his exceptional breadth across operations, safety management, and regulatory leadership, Joseph brings a wealth of institutional knowledge and real-world experience to every course he delivers.
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N. Thirucelvam
Air Traffic Controller
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Robert Yeoh Guan Keat
Air Traffic Controller
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Thayalan Simon
Air Traffic Controller
With over 33 years of experience in air traffic control, Thayalan Simon served with the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia, holding senior management roles as ATC Manager at both Kota Kinabalu ATCC and the Kuala Lumpur Area Control Centre, alongside roles as SAR Officer, ATC Examiner, OJT Officer, DCA Inspectorate Officer, and ATC Safety Incident Investigator for FIR Region II Kota Kinabalu.
A recipient of the Departmental Excellence Award on five occasions, he also developed two in-house software solutions — MASARAS, an automated SAR solution for aeronautical search and rescue operations, and an ANFC/NOTAM backup system. Known for his rare combination of operational expertise and technical innovation, Thayalan brings a distinguished record of leadership and safety oversight to every course he delivers.
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Wan Muhaimin Bin Wan Jamil
Air Traffic Controller
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Dayang Siti Awi Binti Awang Jaya
Air Traffic Controller
With nearly three decades of experience in civil aviation, Dayang Siti Awi served as an Air Traffic Control Officer with the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia, accumulating ratings in Aerodrome, Approach Non-Surveillance, Area Non-Surveillance, and Area Surveillance at stations including Kuching, Miri, KLIA, and the Kuching Area Control Centre.
Beyond her operational duties, she served as an Inspector at the Inspectorate Division in Putrajaya, an Instructor at the Malaysia Aviation Academy, and an English Language Proficiency Test Rater for air traffic controllers. Known for her broad operational background and her dedication to developing competent aviation personnel, Dayang Siti Awi brings a well-rounded combination of frontline expertise and instructional experience to every course she delivers.
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Dr. Suzanna Razali Chan
Commander Maritime (SAR Expert)
With over 11 years of experience in Maritime Search and Rescue instruction, Commander Maritime Dr. Suzanna Razali Chan serves as a Maritime SAR Instructor at AMSAS, delivering courses in SAR Mission Coordination, On Scene Coordination, Fundamentals of Maritime SAR, and Search and Rescue Optimal Planning System to personnel from MMEA, RMN, and other agencies.
A Malaysia representative to SAR meetings at the International Maritime Organization in London and the Cospas-Sarsat Organization in Montreal, she has also led international training programmes under the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Program and Third Country Technical Cooperation initiative. The first employee in MMEA to hold a PhD and Runner Up for the Women in SAR award at the IMRF Awards 2021, Dr. Suzanna brings a rare combination of academic distinction, operational expertise, and international standing to every course she delivers.
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Harmizi Bin Hj Mohd Hashim
Air Traffic Controller
With over 20 years of operational air traffic control experience, Harmizi Mohd Hashim holds a full ATC licence rated across Aerodrome, Approach Procedural and Surveillance, and Area Procedural and Surveillance disciplines. Beginning his career in 1986, he served as Watch Supervisor at the Kuala Lumpur Area Control Centre and played a key role in the MATSMP modernisation programme, contributing to the procurement, installation, and commissioning of new ATC centres and radar systems across Malaysia.
A qualified ICAO Safety Oversight Auditor and ICVM Team Leader, he was seconded by the Malaysian Government to ICAO Headquarters in Montreal, where he led validation missions across multiple member states and managed state portfolios across the MID and EURNAT regions. Known for his rare combination of frontline operational depth and international regulatory experience, Harmizi brings a truly global perspective to every course he delivers.
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Johnli Bin Idek
Air Traffic Controller
With over 35 years of experience spanning air traffic control operations and senior aviation management, Johnli Bin Idek served with the Department of Civil Aviation and the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia, beginning as an operational controller manning Aerodrome, Area Procedural and Radar, and Approach Radar positions at Kota Kinabalu ATCC, including serving as Scene of Mission Coordinator for SAR operations within the Kota Kinabalu FIR.
He progressed through roles as Training Officer, ATC Check Officer, Safety Officer, and ATCC Watch Manager before rising to DCA Manager Kota Kinabalu, Deputy Regional Director for both DCA Region 1 and Region 2, and ultimately Regional Director for CAAM Region 2 — overseeing the successful implementation of the new Thales ATM System across the Kota Kinabalu FIR and leading DCA Sabah through its transition into CAAM Sabah. Known for his operational depth and executive leadership across some of Malaysia’s most complex aviation environments, Johnli brings both frontline authority and institutional breadth to every course he delivers.
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Kadarvelo Maniam
Air Traffic Controller
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Soon Ping Vun
Air Traffic Controller
With nearly four decades of experience in civil aviation, Soon Ping Vun served as an Air Traffic Control Officer with the Department of Civil Aviation Malaysia, accumulating ratings across Aerodrome, Approach, Approach Surveillance, Area, and Area Surveillance Control disciplines at the Kota Kinabalu Air Traffic Control Centre. Throughout his career he held roles as Training Officer, ATC Inspectorate and Check Officer, and Search and Rescue Mission Coordinator, rising to the grade of Deputy Director and serving as Acting Regional Director for DCA Region II.
A recipient of the Excellence Service Award on three occasions and Malaysia’s representative in the implementation of Reduced Vertical Separation Minima across Southeast Asia and the Asia Pacific region, Soon Ping Vun brings a wealth of frontline and institutional experience to every course he delivers.
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Tay Siew Huang
Air Traffic Controller
With over three decades of experience in civil aviation, Tay Siew Huang served as a qualified Air Traffic Control Officer with the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia, accumulating ratings across Aerodrome, Approach Procedural and Radar, and Area Procedural and Radar Control disciplines at Subang, Langkawi, and KLIA, alongside qualifications as a Search and Rescue Mission Coordinator at the Kuala Lumpur Rescue Coordination Centre.
A qualified ISO auditor, ICAO English Language Proficiency Rater, and certified ICAO Safety Oversight Auditor, she retired from government service as Director of ANS Standards before continuing as Technical Expert-Coordinator for CAAM’s Task Force on the FAA-IASA. Known for her breadth of operational ratings and her extensive background in aviation safety and regulatory oversight, Tay Siew Huang brings both technical depth and institutional authority to every course she delivers.