AHMAD BAHRAWI

Born on May 17, 1980, in Kampung Islam Kepaon, Denpasar, Bali, he earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from Kartanegara University in 2003. He continued his education by obtaining a Master of Commerce and Administration from the University of Indonesia in 2006, followed by a second master’s degree from École Nationale de l’Aviation Civile (ENAC) in France in 2018.

He began his career at the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation in 2001 and has held various strategic positions related to education and training for human resources in air transportation. His roles have included Head of the Education Program Division at the Human Resources Development Center for Air Transportation (PPSDM Hubud), Head of the Planning and Finance Subdivision, and Director of the Aviation Engineering and Safety Academy (ATKP) in Makassar.

In 2019, he was appointed as the Director of Politeknik Penerbangan Makassar, and since 2024, he has served as the Director of Politeknik Penerbangan Surabaya. His leadership is recognized for promoting educational innovation, driving digital transformation in education, and enhancing the governance of aviation vocational institutions.

As a civil servant committed to personal development, he has participated in over 50 national and international training programs focused on aviation safety, educational management, coaching and mentoring, and institutional reform. His international training experience includes participation in programs in the United States, Japan, the Netherlands, Switzerland, China, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates.

In addition to his academic role as a lecturer, he has received numerous awards for his service as a state civil servant, including the Satyalancana Karya Satya medals for 10 years (2011) and 20 years (2021) from the President of the Republic of Indonesia. He has also been a member of the Indonesia Air Traffic Controllers Association (IATCA) since 2003.

With an international educational background, extensive managerial experience, and a strong commitment to improving the quality of human resources in the transportation sector, he is regarded as a key figure in the development of aviation vocational education in Indonesia.