Rohan Sawant
About Rohan Sawant
Rohan Sawant is a Crew Operations Manager at AirAsia, where he oversees day-to-day operations and pre-operations. He has extensive experience in the aviation industry, having previously held various roles at Etihad Airways, Jet Airways, and Qatar Airways, and has a strong educational background in aviation management and finance.
Work at AirAsia
Rohan Sawant currently serves as the Crew Operations Manager at AirAsia, focusing on day-to-day operations and pre-operations since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing crewing, rostering, and managing the training library. He has been recognized for maximizing crew productivity through advanced crew support and training programs. Additionally, he is a key member of the AirAsia Safety Action Group, where he contributes to formulating safety procedures. His efforts have led to continuous improvements in crew operations, enhancing employee experience and the company's reputation.
Previous Experience at Etihad Airways
Rohan Sawant has extensive experience with Etihad Airways, where he held multiple roles from 2014 to 2021. He began as a Flight Attendant, serving from 2014 to 2016, before transitioning to the role of Crew Resources Officer from 2016 to 2018. He briefly served as a Flight Crew Training Recovery Officer for six months in 2018. Prior to these positions, he worked as an Acting Manager for Flight and Cabin Crew Training Planning from 2019 to 2021. His tenure at Etihad Airways provided him with a solid foundation in crew management and training.
Education and Expertise
Rohan Sawant has a diverse educational background in aviation and management. He studied Aviation/Airway Management and Operations at Sheffield School of Aeronautics, earning an F.A.A Flight Dispatch License in 2010. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management from the Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition, Goa, completed in 2007. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Westford University College/UCAM Universidad Cattolica San Antonio de Murcia in 2021. His studies at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University further enhanced his expertise in aviation management.
Career at Jet Airways and Qatar Airways
Before his roles at Etihad Airways and AirAsia, Rohan Sawant worked at Jet Airways as a Crew Scheduler from 2010 to 2012. His career in aviation began with Qatar Airways, where he served as a Flight Attendant from 2007 to 2010. These positions contributed to his understanding of crew operations and scheduling, which he later applied in his managerial roles.
Early Career and Internships
Rohan Sawant's early career included an internship at Juhu Beach Resort Limited, operating under J W Marriott Mumbai, in 2005. This five-month internship provided him with foundational experience in hospitality management. He completed his secondary education at St. Xavier's High School and Gokuldham High School and Junior College, laying the groundwork for his future studies and career in aviation and management.