Mohandas HR

Experience

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  Republic of Singapore Air Force

  Dec 1982 - Jun 1985

  Air Force Inspectorate
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  Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore

  Jun 1989 - Oct 1993

  Airport Executive
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  SilkAir

  Jan 1996 - Jun 1998

  Airline Pilot
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  Singapore Airlines

  Jun 1998 - Nov 2002

  Pilot Instructor
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  Air Transport Training College

  Mar 2002 - Oct 2002

  Instructor
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  ALTEON (MIL-COM Aerospace Training Centre)

  Oct 2002 - Jun 2006

  Oversaw staffing availability for entire institute. Liaised with Boeing to provide instructors when unable to source suitable personnel on-campus.Core Responsibilities:- Course Management- Staffing - Training & MentoringAchievements Include:- Visiting lecturer for Human Factors at the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in Nanyang Technological University.- Designed and delivered Human Factors courses for large aeronautical firms in Singapore, Malaysia, China, Middle East, and Africa.- Industrial Mentor to NTU Aerospace Engineering undergraduates and enhanced courses to be in-line with needs of industry at the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Show less

  • Course Manager

    Jan 2003 - Jun 2006

  • Course Instructor

    Oct 2002 - Jan 2003
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  Republic Polytechnic

  Jun 2006 - now

  Inspire and direct faculty of >100 lecturers and academic staff to enhance management & operational functions. Strategize the allocation of department resources for capability development & research activitiesCore Responsibilities:- Academic Direction- Course Management- Recruitment & Training- Government Consulting (MoT)- Media Liaison (ST)- Industrial RelationsAchievements Include:- Invited by government bodies (CAAS, MOT) and aerospace MNCs (Boeing, Rolls-Royce) to lecture and develop courses on Human Factors and Aviation Management.- One of 8 academicians elected to RP senate for 2016 to 2018 academic years from pool of 18 candidates. Contributed to forming academic direction for institution.- Conceptualised and planned design and construction of The Aerospace Hub (The ARCH) on campus worth SGD2M.- Conferred Commendation Medal (PK) and Public Service Medal (PBM) for outstanding work advancing Singaporean education standards in aviation and for contributions to public good. Show less Chaired Aviation Management diploma. Introduced new modules and revamped existing curricula to suit rapidly changing needs of industry. Oversaw recruitment and training of lecturers.Core Responsibilities:- Course Management- Module chair- Academic recruitment- Lecturer trainingAchievements include:- Secured >SGD100k worth of scholarships and grants for high-achieving and underprivileged students over 8 years.- Invited to deliver the keynote address at the ‘Kogress Nasional XIII IAFI’ in Medan, Indonesia from 6th to 8th August 2008. Show less Chaired Aerospace Engineering diploma. Introduced new modules and revamped existing curricula to suit rapidly changing needs of industry. Oversaw recruitment and training of lecturers.Core Responsibilities:- Course Management- Module chair- Academic recruitment- Lecturer trainingAchievements include:- Secured >SGD100k worth of scholarships and grants for high-achieving and underprivileged students over 8 years.- Invited by Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) as visiting lecturer with Singapore Aviation Academy to review and develop Aviation Human Factors courses. Show less

  • Asst. Director - Capability & Industry

    Apr 2016 - now

  • Programme Chair - Diploma in Aviation Management

    Apr 2008 - Mar 2018

  • Programme Chair - Diploma in Aerospace Engineering

    Apr 2009 - Mar 2012

  • Sr. Lecturer - Diploma in Aerospace Avionics

    Jun 2006 - Mar 2008