Syed Ahmad Farooq is working in a key position as Project Director at Peoples Bus Service, and he shared this important update on LinkedIn:
It’s been a while since I started my role at Engineering Consultants International (Pvt) Ltd. as a Project Director (IE) for Peoples Bus Service, but I wanted to share this update with everyone.
Syed Ahmad Farooq, with thirty-two years of solid and diversified experience in Aviation Maintenance, Production Planning & Control, Education Management, and Project Management, both as an Engineer in the Pakistan Air Force and as a CEO of Al-Shaymaa Pvt Ltd, is now doing his best at Peoples Bus Service.
Ahmad Farooq earned his Engineer’s Degree in Avionics from PAF’s Aeronautical Engineering College in 1989 and his BSc. Honors in War Studies from Air War College in 2004.
Syed Ahmad Farooq served in the Pakistan Air Force for almost 26 years and held the following key positions during his service.
- Chief Engineer (Mar 2014 – Jul 2015, Balouchistan):
- Led a team of 10 Graduate Engineers and 200+ Associate Engineers.
- Managed 24-7 shifts for equipment and components testing for electronics, communication, and power systems.
- Administered supply chain, performed defect trend analysis, and implemented Just-in-Time (JIT) methodology.
- Coordinated with head office and external agencies for civil works, procurement, logistics, and budgets.
- Project Director & Secretary (Feb 2011 – Feb 2014, Airmen Golf Club & Recreational Park):
- Managed a Rs.1500 million project, completing initial phases through strategic planning and execution.
- Developed policies, organizational structure, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Negotiated contracts, handled contractors, and prepared legal documents with lawyers.
- Principal, School of Electronics (Nov 2008 – Dec 2012):
- Led a team of 200 instructors training in Electronics, Avionics, and other technical areas.
- Managed policies, curriculum development, personnel management, and facility operations.
- Revamped training projects to align with PCAA and EASA standards.
- Chief Engineer (Dec 2007 – Nov 2008, Sindh):
- Led 20 Graduate Engineers and 500+ Associate Engineers.
- Managed equipment and components for air defense operations.
- Implemented supply chain management, defect trend analysis, and indigenous development of product test mockups.
- Field Maintenance Engineer (Oct 2005 – Dec 2007, Punjab):
- Led a team of 300 Engineers for round-the-clock air defense operations.
- Planned and executed maintenance for radar and communication equipment.
- Improved serviceability rates and managed fleet modifications.
- Senior Manager Engineering Control (Oct 2001 – Oct 2005, Sindh):
- Planned and scheduled for engineering facilities, managed databases, and supported production.
- Managed general engineering facilities and intermediate-level maintenance for power equipment.
- Field Maintenance Engineer (Nov 2000 – Oct 2001, Rawalpindi):
- Led 100 Engineers for field operations.
- Executed maintenance, managed spare support, and improved serviceability rates.
- Supply Chain Development Manager (Mar 1997 – Nov 2000, Karachi):
- Ensured timely and cost-effective delivery of products.
- Managed transportation, stock control, and warehousing.
- Analyzed logistical problems and implemented new solutions.
- Flight Line and Back Shop Engineer (Nov 1993 – Mar 1997, Risalpur):
- Managed flight line and back shop engineering tasks.
Mediabites congratulates Syed Ahmad Farooq on his appointment as Project Director, at Peoples Bus Service and wishes him continued success in his future endeavors.
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