Vasudeva Tucker
About Vasudeva Tucker
Vasudeva Tucker serves as the Director of Operations Program Regulatory Compliance at Hawaiian Airlines, a position he has held since 2021. With extensive experience in aviation, he has previously worked in various roles at Hawaiian Airlines and other airlines, as well as contributed to international relief efforts with GBA Ships.
Work at Hawaiian Airlines
Vasudeva Tucker has held multiple roles at Hawaiian Airlines, demonstrating a progressive career within the organization. He has served as the Director of Operations Program Regulatory Compliance since 2021. Prior to this role, he worked as the Senior Manager of Operations Analytics & Initiatives for seven months in 2020. He also held the position of Maintenance and Engineering Initiatives Lead from 2017 to 2019 and was the Manager of Fleet Initiatives for eight months in 2019. Additionally, he managed the A330 Fleet for seven months in 2020.
Previous Experience in Aviation
Before his tenure at Hawaiian Airlines, Vasudeva Tucker worked at Island Air as a Quality Assurance professional from 2014 to 2017. He also served as a Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician at Mesa Airlines, Inc. from 2012 to 2014, where he was involved in the Hawaii-based go! Airlines operation. His early career included a role as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician at Envoy Air from 2006 to 2010.
International Relief Work
Vasudeva Tucker has significant experience in international relief and aid work with GBA Ships. He spent over two years overseas, contributing to humanitarian efforts in more than a dozen countries across Europe, the Middle East, East Asia, and Southeast Asia. His roles included serving as an Ordinary Motorman and Intensive Training Coordinator, where he was involved in various operational and training activities.
Education and Expertise
Vasudeva Tucker earned a Bachelor's degree in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology from the College of the Ozarks, completing his studies from 2002 to 2006. His educational background supports his extensive experience in aviation operations and regulatory compliance, contributing to his roles in various organizations within the industry.