Chowvi Thian
About Chowvi Thian
Chowvi Thian serves as the Group Safety Manager at AirAsia, where he has worked since 2016. He has a background in aviation and safety management, with previous experience at the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines and Thai Airways International.
Work at AirAsia
Chowvi Thian has been with AirAsia since 2015, initially serving as Safety Risk Manager for nine years. In 2016, he transitioned to the role of Group Safety Manager, where he has worked for eight years. His responsibilities include overseeing safety protocols and risk management strategies within the organization, ensuring compliance with aviation safety standards.
Education and Expertise
Chowvi Thian holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Aviation from RMIT University, where he studied from 2007 to 2010. He furthered his education at the same institution, earning a Master's degree in Management with a focus on Aviation from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, he studied Mandarin at Tsinghua University in 2011 and completed various subjects including Mathematics, English, Education, Accounting, and Economics at Taylors College in 2006.
Professional Background
Before joining AirAsia, Chowvi Thian worked at the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines as an Associate in Technical Affairs from 2011 to 2015. His earlier experience includes internships at Thai Airways International in 2008 and Malaysia Airports in 2010, where he gained practical knowledge in airport operations.
Career Progression
Chowvi Thian's career in aviation began with internships that provided foundational experience in airport operations. His role at Thai Airways International lasted for one month in 2008, followed by a similar internship at Malaysia Airports in 2010. His subsequent position at the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines allowed him to develop expertise in technical affairs, leading to his current roles at AirAsia.