Jeffery Ang
Summary
I am a passionate aviator and an advocate of aviation flight safety. I enjoy reading aviation human factors related studies, aviation incident and accident investigation reports, and flight training matters. I feel honoured and take pride as guest speaker at Aviation Safety Seminars and Aviation Institutions. During my free time, I love to jog, brisk walk, and have my favourite coffee at Coffe Beans or Starbucks.
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Work Experience
Para Counsellor May 2019 - Present
Pilots Advisory Group SingaporeAs a para counsellor, I provide support to pilots experiencing stress or facing challenges to their career.
Air Line Pilots Association Singapore - Branch Chairman (SQ Branch) Feb 2019 - May 2020
Air Line Pilots Association Singapore SingaporeI represent the pilots and negotiate the collective agreement, work rules, welfare, benefits, and attend to any incident or accident-related matters.
Supervisory Captain (B787) Jul 2019 - Jul 2020
Singapore Airlines SingaporeProvides training for first officers and second officers on aircraft type conversion.
Air Line Pilots Association Singapore - Branch Vice Chairman (SQ Branch) Jun 2018 - Feb 2019
Air Line Pilots Association Singapore SingaporeI assist the Branch Chairman to represent the pilots and negotiate the collective agreement, work rules, welfare, benefits, and attend to any incident or accident-related matters.
Aircraft Captain (B787) Sep 2018 - Present
Singapore Airlines SingaporeCommander of wide-bodied B787-10 aircraft.
Industry Mentor - Ngee Ann Polytechnic Aerospace Electronics Engineering Mar 2017 - Present
Pro Bono Service SingaporeProvide guidance and support to students who aspire to become military or commercial airline pilot.
Line Instructor Pilot (B777) Oct 2010 - Dec 2011
Singapore Airlines SingaporeProvides training and test flights for Captains, first officers, and second officers on aircraft type conversion. Train first officers to become qualified aircraft commanders.
Supervisory Captain (B777) Feb 2009 - Oct 2010
Singapore Airlines SingaporeProvide training for first officers and second officers on aircraft type conversion.
Aircraft Captain (B777) May 2007 - Sep 2018
Singapore Airlines SingaporeCommander of wide-bodied B777-200, B777-200ER, B777-300, and B777-300ER aircraft.
Supervisory First Officer (B777) Jan 2004 - Sep 2006
Singapore Airlines SingaporeProvide training for first officers and second officers on aircraft type conversion.
International Airline Pilot Jun 1987 - Present
RSAF / Singapore Airlines Singapore- Flight/combat operations as Military Pilot and as commercial international Airline Pilot
- Experience in the aviation industrial/work rules, collective agreement negotiations, flight instructing, grading, and testing of students and qualified pilots in aviation flying
- Experience in providing counseling and advice to pilots
Professional Appointments in Singapore Airlines
- Instructor Appointment - Supervisory Captain on B787 17 Jul 2019 – Present
- Boeing 787 Airliner (B787) - Captain 10 Sep 2018 – Present
- Instructor Appointment – Line Instructor Pilot on B777 21 Oct 2010 – 9 Dec 2011
- Instructor Appointment - Supervisory Captain on B777 9 Feb 2009 – 20 Oct 2010
- Boeing 777 Airliner (B777) - Captain 16 May 2007 – 9 Sep 2018
- Instructor Appointment - Supervisory First Officer 16 Jan 2004 – 30 Sep 2006
Professional Appointments in the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF)
- Qualified C130H/B Aircraft Commander in Tactical Combat Operations Jun 1987 – Oct 1999
- Participants of numerous Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Operations (HADR Ops)
- Participants of numerous Five Power Defence Arrangements Exercises (FPDA Exercises)
- Recipient of Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct Medals
- Staff Officer in Air Training Department, HQ RSAF
Other Achievements
- Pilots Advisory Group (PAG) – Counsellor 9 May 2019 – Present
- Industry Mentor – Ngee Ann Polytechnic Aerospace Electronics Engineering Mar 2017 – Present
- Air Line Pilots Association – SQ Branch Chairman 11 Feb 2019 – 18 May 2020
- Air Line Pilots Association – SQ Branch Vice-Chairman 1 Jun 2018 – 11 Feb 2019
Education
Bachelor of Aviation Management (Business And Management) Jul 2013 - Jun 2017
Massey University New ZealandPart-time distant learning through Singapore Aviation Academy.
DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (Electrical Engineering) Jun 1984 - Jun 1987
Ngee Ann Polytechnic SingaporeFull time study.
Other Skills
Jeffery Ang's Skill Profile
International Airline Pilot @ RSAF / Singapore Airlines
When I was working at RSAF / Singapore Airlines (Jun 1987 - Present), I demonstrated the Aviation Management skill when I was in charge of Aviation Operations and Safety Management. To improve the situation, I proactively engaged in matters to seek for resolution. As a result, I managed to positively affect the operations to elicit a safe, efficient, and effective aviation organization..
Q&A with Jeffery Ang
What sacrifices have you had to make to succeed in this field, and do you feel the sacrifices were worth it?
As a pilot, there are many sacrifices to make. Pilots are always on the move, flying away from home and spend only about effectively 8 to 10 days in Singapore. I have missed many festive seasons gatherings, friends get-together, birthday parties, and even wedding anniversary! But my passion and the joy of flying get me going and always looking forward to the next flight.
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What do you like most about your work?
During my military flying days, I felt a sense of achievements after every HADR missions that involve rescuing and relief operations. In commercial flying, I enjoy being able to connect people from all over the world and help in the growth of the global economy through the effectiveness of air transportation.
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What are some personal projects or ideas you have worked on or are working on now?
I have constantly been reviewing the human factor aspects that lead to a good and safe flight, or an undesirable flight situation. This shall be a never-ending project that I will continue even after my retirement from flying to contribute to the education for future pilots in the aviation community.
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What are some mistakes that you have made in your career? How did you deal with it and what have you learned from them?
Rush factor - Rushing led me into making mistakes in flying. Everyone is susceptible to such human factor deficiency. Hence, only effective way is to be prepared and constantly remind myself not to rush through a decision even if I have experienced the same or similar situation before.
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How do you effectively manage your work?
Preparation - Always read, learn, and seek improvement. Prioritise the enormous workload in flying. Cultivate and maintain a safety mind and approach towards completing the gargantuan task of flying.
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What achievements in your career are you most proud of?
Apart from my unceasing effort to maintain the highest standard and safety as a professional aviator, my greatest achievement is always to return home safely from flying and be with my loved ones.
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Describe a situation where you had an idea and needed to influence people around you to understand, and work together towards achieving the idea.
There were so many challenging situations in my flying career that I had to influence people and work towards a common goal. Perhaps, this time around, I shall share my experience in some non-flying related event. The recent COVID-19 pandemic has gravely affected flight operations. I was able to use my idea and experience to influence the changes in flight operations and work towards a common goal. Thats very satisfying with great sense of achievement.
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What achievements in your career are you most proud of?
As a pilot, I am proud of my unceasing effort to maintain and remain as a high standard professional aviator. This is an ongoing achievement and I am proud to continue until the day I retire safely from aviation flying.
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Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures.
There was once on a very dark night without stars, while descending to land at a runway surrounded by waters in the Indian ocean (Black-hole effect), I was confronted with stormy weather of heavy thunderstorm and gusty winds. The weather condition made the descend unusually turbulent and controlling the aircraft to fly accurately on the approach path was indeed challenging. My pilot training of staying calm and composed saved the day and I landed the aircraft safely despite the heavy downpour and gusty wind condition.
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What excites you about the field that you are in?
Maintaining the highest standard of flying and safety in aviation as a professional aviator.
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How would you describe yourself in one sentence?
What was the most significant event that made you the way you are now?
My experience after more than three decades as a pilot has given me great empathy with those who aspire to have a successful career as a pilot.
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