Leadership & Faculty
Ansari Aviation Academy is guided by a Board of Governors drawn from senior military and civil aviation leadership, and delivered by faculty with decades of operational and academic experience across the aviation industry.
Board of Governors
Strategic oversight provided by senior figures from Pakistan’s military and civil aviation sectors, ensuring the academy’s direction remains aligned with international standards and industry needs.
A distinguished three-star Pakistan Air Force veteran who served as Vice Chief of Air Staff and a key contributor to the JF-17 Thunder program. As President and CEO of Pakistan International Airlines (2018–2022), he led the national carrier through major operational reforms, safety overhauls, and the historic challenges of the pandemic. A highly decorated leader, he is a recipient of the prestigious Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military).
Veteran Air Defence commander and former Deputy General Manager of Flight Operations for SAPS GHA at Allama Iqbal International Airport.
Former Director of Air Traffic Services at AHQ with decades of elite airspace management, regulatory compliance, and international civil-military strategy expertise.
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Instructors &
Subject Matter Experts
Every course is delivered by instructors with direct operational, military, or academic experience in their subject area — ensuring training reflects real-world aviation practice.
A decorated veteran and graduate of the Command and Staff College, Quetta, and the PAF Flying Instructor School, Risalpur. He brings over 2,600 flying hours and 1,100 instructional hours to the academy, backed by an MS in Management Sciences. Having served in premier command and instructional roles across the Army Aviation School and the Foundation University, his teaching bridges elite military precision with advanced academic insight.
A distinguished veteran with extensive academic and operational teaching experience across premier Pakistan Air Force institutions. He has served as an instructor at the prestigious PAF Academy Asghar Khan, Risalpur, and the Air Defence Operational School. He currently brings his deep military instruction expertise to Foundation University, educating future leaders in advanced aeronautical systems and operational supply chains.
A seasoned commercial leader and strategist with over 18 years of global experience across PIA, Flynas, and SaudiGulf Airlines. He bridges the gap between complex industry operations and academia, having trained more than 2,500 airline personnel and taught at Air University. His expertise spans route development, capacity analytics, and market entry strategies across highly competitive GCC and South Asian aviation markets.
A former Pakistan Air Force Flying Instructor with over 23 years of elite civil and military aviation experience. He has logged 3,600 flying hours across fighter and commercial aircraft, alongside a decade of academic leadership as Chief Ground Instructor at Air Eagle Aviation Academy. Holding a BSc in Aerospace Sciences and an LL.B, his global training pedigree includes certified PPL/CPL instruction recognized in Pakistan, Canada, and the US.
An accomplished veteran who commissioned into the Pakistan Air Force in 1978 and dedicated nearly three decades to PAF Air Defence operations. He pairs deep tactical military training from the PAF Academy Risalpur with advanced academic credentials, holding both an MSc and an MBA. His extensive corporate leadership includes serving as Deputy General Manager of Flight Operations for SAPS at Allama Iqbal International Airport and instructing university-level aviation courses.
A veteran Air Traffic Controller with a distinguished 38-year career at CAA Pakistan, retiring as Senior Joint Director. A chartered member of CILT (UK), he brings deep operational expertise from leadership roles like Deputy Airport Manager at Islamabad Airport and training appointments at the PAF Academy Risalpur. He holds Singapore Aviation Academy certification in emergency management and is a CAA-approved subject specialist training future flight operations officers.
A highly decorated Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military) recipient and former Director of Air Traffic Services at AHQ with a storied career commanding key PAF appointments. He pioneered regional aviation training by establishing the School of ATS at PAF Academy Risalpur and designing its ICAO-compliant curriculum. Backed by three Chief of the Air Staff Commendation Certificates, he currently brings his deep airspace management and aviation security expertise to Air University as a senior consultant.