Full Name
Sophondairth TAN
Job Title
Director of Quality Assurance Standards Safety Department
Company
State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA)
Speaker Bio
With an illustrious career spanning over two decades in the aviation industry, Mr. TAN Sophondarith stands as a seasoned expert dedicated to the advancement of air transport safety and management. Currently, He is enhancing expertise through the Advanced Master in Air Transport Management Programme, organized by the Ecole Nationale de l'Aviation Civile (ENAC) and the Hong Kong International Aviation Academy (HKIAA).
Academically, Mr. TAN Sophondarith boasts a Master of Education in Educational Planning and Management from the Royal University of Phnom Penh and a Bachelor of Law in Public Law from the Royal University of Law and Economics. These academic credentials are bolstered by numerous specialized diplomas, including an Airline Quality Management Diploma from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a Diploma in English for Academic Purposes from Paññásátra University of Cambodia, and a Diploma in Planning and Statistics from the Planning and Statistics Training Center.
Mr. TAN Sophondarith has held pivotal roles within the aviation sector. As an instructor at the National Institute of Civil Aviation, he has imparted invaluable knowledge on Air Traffic Controller Courses, Safety Management Systems (SMS), and aviation safety. Demonstrating leadership, Mr. TAN Sophondarith has served as Director of Quality Assurance Standards Safety Department, and Deputy Director of Air Navigation Standards and Safety Department. Furthermore, Mr. TAN Sophondarith has undertaken crucial responsibilities as Deputy Director of Sihaknuk International Airport and Senior Air Traffic Controller at Phnom Penh & Siem Reap International Airports, where Mr. TAN Sophondarith also served as an Approach Radar Controller and Aerodrome Controller.
In addition to an impressive career in aviation, Mr. TAN Sophondarith has contributed significantly to other fields. Notably, Mr. TAN Sophondarith served as an Advisor for Administration and Human Resource Management at Westline Education Development Group Co., Ltd., and as Administrative Manager and General Secretary of the Human Resource Department of NTC GROUP. These roles highlight Mr. TAN Sophondarith's versatility and commitment to excellence in diverse professional domains.
Mr. TAN Sophondarith's formal appointments reflect a steadfast commitment to safety and regulatory compliance. Appointed as SSCA’s Point of Contact for RASG-APAC/APRAST for ICAO-APAC, he has played a vital role in regional safety initiatives. Additionally, Mr. TAN Sophondarith has been appointed as a Safety Management System Coordinator, Air Navigation Services Inspector/Auditor, ATC Licensing Inspector, and Instructor/Facilitator for Safety Management System for SSCA. Mr. TAN Sophondarith has also been an essential member of task forces and technical legal document teams, collaborating with international experts to enhance air navigation services.
Throughout a distinguished career, Mr. TAN Sophondarith has consistently demonstrated a commitment to fostering a positive reporting culture and driving safety improvements. By leveraging extensive experience and knowledge, he continues to be a valuable contributor to the aviation industry, advocating for continuous engagement, innovation, and excellence in safety management.
Academically, Mr. TAN Sophondarith boasts a Master of Education in Educational Planning and Management from the Royal University of Phnom Penh and a Bachelor of Law in Public Law from the Royal University of Law and Economics. These academic credentials are bolstered by numerous specialized diplomas, including an Airline Quality Management Diploma from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a Diploma in English for Academic Purposes from Paññásátra University of Cambodia, and a Diploma in Planning and Statistics from the Planning and Statistics Training Center.
Mr. TAN Sophondarith has held pivotal roles within the aviation sector. As an instructor at the National Institute of Civil Aviation, he has imparted invaluable knowledge on Air Traffic Controller Courses, Safety Management Systems (SMS), and aviation safety. Demonstrating leadership, Mr. TAN Sophondarith has served as Director of Quality Assurance Standards Safety Department, and Deputy Director of Air Navigation Standards and Safety Department. Furthermore, Mr. TAN Sophondarith has undertaken crucial responsibilities as Deputy Director of Sihaknuk International Airport and Senior Air Traffic Controller at Phnom Penh & Siem Reap International Airports, where Mr. TAN Sophondarith also served as an Approach Radar Controller and Aerodrome Controller.
In addition to an impressive career in aviation, Mr. TAN Sophondarith has contributed significantly to other fields. Notably, Mr. TAN Sophondarith served as an Advisor for Administration and Human Resource Management at Westline Education Development Group Co., Ltd., and as Administrative Manager and General Secretary of the Human Resource Department of NTC GROUP. These roles highlight Mr. TAN Sophondarith's versatility and commitment to excellence in diverse professional domains.
Mr. TAN Sophondarith's formal appointments reflect a steadfast commitment to safety and regulatory compliance. Appointed as SSCA’s Point of Contact for RASG-APAC/APRAST for ICAO-APAC, he has played a vital role in regional safety initiatives. Additionally, Mr. TAN Sophondarith has been appointed as a Safety Management System Coordinator, Air Navigation Services Inspector/Auditor, ATC Licensing Inspector, and Instructor/Facilitator for Safety Management System for SSCA. Mr. TAN Sophondarith has also been an essential member of task forces and technical legal document teams, collaborating with international experts to enhance air navigation services.
Throughout a distinguished career, Mr. TAN Sophondarith has consistently demonstrated a commitment to fostering a positive reporting culture and driving safety improvements. By leveraging extensive experience and knowledge, he continues to be a valuable contributor to the aviation industry, advocating for continuous engagement, innovation, and excellence in safety management.
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