Mohammad Rusdi Yacob Carlos
Head Of Quality & Safety
Kuala Lumpur
Summary
Dedicated and highly experienced Simulator Specialist and Aviation Technical Manager with over 10 years of hands-on expertise in full flight simulator (FFS) maintenance, particularly for helicopters. Proven leadership in managing high-level simulator operations, regulatory compliance (EASA, CAAM, CAA Thailand), and engineering teams. Currently holding a dual-role as Head of Quality & Safety at PWN Excellence Sdn Bhd and Simulator Specialist at Airbus Helicopter Training Center.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Simulator Specialist
Airbus Helicopter Training Center
01.2023 - Current
- - Provide advanced technical support for EC225 and AS365 FSTD Level D Simulators.
- - Assist simulator engineers during major breakdowns and prolonged downtimes.
- - Guide and mentor simulator engineers on complex fault diagnosis and troubleshooting processes.
- - Ensure high availability and operational reliability of training devices for pilot training sessions.
- Concurrent Role
Quality & Safety Manager / Nominated Post Holder
PWN Excellence Sdn Bhd
05.2021 - Current
- - Manage organization-wide compliance with CAAM, EASA, CAA Thailand, GACA (Saudi Arabia) and other aviation authorities.
- - Oversee documentation, audits, corrective action plans, and safety processes.
- - Lead internal audit teams and act as external auditor for other aviation entities.
- - Established and maintain the organization’s Quality Manual and Safety Management System.
Technical Manager
PWN Excellence Sdn Bhd
01.2020 - 04.2021
- - Led technical operations for AW139 FFS including maintenance planning and device validation.
- - Liaised with device operators and external vendors to resolve simulator faults.
- - Ensured training devices maintained qualified configurations in compliance with regulations.
Assistant Technical Manager
PWN Excellence Sdn Bhd
06.2015 - 06.2019
- - Oversaw preventive and corrective maintenance of simulators and associated systems.
- - Managed device qualification (QTG updates, periodic evaluations).
- - Coordinated simulator recertification processes with CAAM, EASA, and international agencies.
Team Leader / Simulator Support Engineer
PWN Excellence Sdn Bhd
01.2013 - 05.2015
- - Led the maintenance team for AW139 Full Flight Simulator (Level D).
- - Provided on-call technical support and training to junior engineers.
- - Maintained simulator uptime >95% and ensured readiness for regulatory audits.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - ICT
Wawasan Open University
01.2009 - 01.2014
Diploma - Electronic Communication Engineering
Politeknik Ungku Omar
01.1996 - 01.1999
Skills
Experience with Windows and Unix environments
Certification
- EASA FSTD Operator Regulation Training (Dec 2023)
References
Amiruddin, Mohamed, Strategic Project Manager, 013-3861958, PWN Excellence Sdn Bhd
Core Competencies
- - Helicopter FFS Level D Maintenance (AW139, EC225, AS365)
- - Simulator Troubleshooting & Training
- - Quality & Safety Management (ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor)
- - EASA FSTD Operator Regulations
- - Technical Team Leadership & Mentorship
- - Device Configuration & Qualification (QTG/Validation)
- - Networking & IT Infrastructure (Cisco, Unix, Windows)
- - Aviation Audit Preparation & Compliance
Timeline
Simulator Specialist
Airbus Helicopter Training Center
01.2023 - Current
Quality & Safety Manager / Nominated Post Holder
PWN Excellence Sdn Bhd
05.2021 - Current
Technical Manager
PWN Excellence Sdn Bhd
01.2020 - 04.2021
Assistant Technical Manager
PWN Excellence Sdn Bhd
06.2015 - 06.2019
Team Leader / Simulator Support Engineer
PWN Excellence Sdn Bhd
01.2013 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Technology - ICT
Wawasan Open University
01.2009 - 01.2014
Diploma - Electronic Communication Engineering
Politeknik Ungku Omar
01.1996 - 01.1999
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