PUTRAJAYA: The chief executive officer of the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has resigned, just two months after leading Malaysia’s civil aviation regulator to regain its Tier 1 status from the United States’ Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
CAAM chairman Tan Sri Mohd Khairul Adib Abdul Rahman said Capt Chester Voo, 47, had expressed his intent to shorten his tenure as CEO in October, the same month CAAM was reinstated as a Tier 1 regulator by FAA.
“The authority fully understands and respects his request. However, after careful consideration, the authority had requested for his departure from CAAM to be deferred to Dec 31, 2022 to enable a smooth transition process and an effective handover to the eventual successor for this position,” Mohd Khairul said in the statement.
To ensure continuity, Capt Voo and the senior management of CAAM have prepared a complete 2023 strategic plan for CAAM to implement moving forward.
Since his appointment in June 2020, Capt Voo, who used to be director of operations at AirAsia, among others, has provided valuable leadership to the CAAM management.
“Under his leadership, CAAM has made notable achievements, which are reflected in CAAM’s current position as an effective aviation safety and security regulator and air navigation service provider for Malaysia,” it said.
Under Capt Voo’s tenure, CAAM had undergone significant restructuring in the past two-and-a-half years as it sharpened its competency to oversee and promote safety in the country’s aviation industry and provide world-class air navigation services, besides overseeing the launch of the new Kuala Lumpur Air Traffic Control Centre at KLIA.
The statement said Capt Voo’s resignation has been accepted by Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
When contacted, Capt Voo, who had been working practically non-stop to ensure Malaysia regains its Tier 1 status, said he has no job offer in the pocket as yet.
