SUBANG, 2 Mar 2026 – The Directorate General Technical Airworthiness (DGTA) held a prestigious ceremony to present the MSTAR 145 Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) and Aircraft Maintenance Training Organisation (AMTO) certificates to several distinguished recipients, marking another milestone in strengthening Malaysian State aviation maintenance and training excellence.

 

The event, held at the Auditorium Music and Arts Branch (MUKES) was officiated by the Director General of DGTA, Brigadier General Samsuri bin Abu Bakar RMAF. He was accompanied by the Director of the AAMR/TAQR Division, Colonel Marzuki bin Ramli RMAF, and the Director of the AAER Division, Colonel Nik Ahmad Nazri bin Nik Yaacob RMAF.

 

The programme began with opening remarks by the Director General of DGTA, followed by a prayer recital, the certificate presentation ceremony, and concluded with photo session.

The presentation of the MSTAR 145 AMO certificates signifies the recipients’ commitment to upholding the objectives of the certification, particularly in ensuring aviation safety through strict compliance with applicable regulations. The certification further affirms that all recipients are qualified to carry out maintenance and repair activities in accordance with the approved scope and ratings as specified in their respective certificates.

 

The following organisations are the recipients of the MSTAR 145 Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) certificates:

 

 1. Cawangan Kejuruteraan PU Butterworth - Maj Ahmad Izwan bin Muhamad RMAF, Ketua Flait Rancang & Piawaian.

 

 

 2. No 10 Squadron PU Kuantan - Lt Col Abdul Hadi bin Jamal Abd Nasir RMAF, Commanding Officer of No 10 Squadron PU Kuantan.

 

 

 3. Cawangan Kejuruteraan PU Labuan - Maj Nazrol Hisham bin Ismail RMAF, Ketua Cawangan Kejuruteraan PU Labuan.

 

 

 4. Cawangan Kejuruteraan, Kolej Tentera Udara - Maj Muhaika bin Che Muhamad RMAF, Ketua Flait Rancang & Piawaian.

 

 

 5. No 6 Squadron PU Labuan - Lt Col Zulkifli bin Mohamad RMAF, Commanding Officer of No 6 Squadron PU Labuan.

 

 

 6. No 5 Squadron PU Labuan - Lt Col Mohd Asmil Faiq bin Adnan RMAF, Commanding Officer of No 5 Squadron PU Labuan.

 

 

 7. No 2 Squadron PU Subang - Maj Suraiya binti Noh RMAF, Ketua Flait Kejuruteraan.

 

 

 8. No 16 Squadron PU Subang - Maj Vignesh s/o A R Ramachandran RMAF, Ketua Flait Kejuruteraan.

 

 

 9. Cawangan Kejuruteraan PU Kuantan - Lt Col Salee Iskandar bin Musa RMAF, Ketua Cawangan Kejuruteraan PU Kuantan.

 

 

 10. Cawangan Kejuruteraan PU Subang - Lt Col Mohamad Fairuz bin Ishah RMAF, Ketua Cawangan Kejuruteraan PU Subang.

 

 

 11. No 20 Squadron PU Subang - Lt Col Norlela binti Harun RMAF, Commanding Officer of No 20 Squadron PU Subang.

 

 

 12. No 12 Squadron PU Gong Kedak - Lt Col Fairul bin Mohd Rustham RMAF, Commanding Officer of No 12 Squadron PU Gong Kedak.

 

 

 13. No 1 Squadron PU Kuching - Maj Mohd Aswad bin Yusak RMAF, Ketua Flait Kejuruteraan.

 

 

 14. No 14 Squadron PU Labuan - Lt Col Hamdi bin Tajuddin RMAF, Commanding Officer of No 14 Squadron PU Labuan.

 

 

 15. Peluang Kristal Malaysia Sdn Bhd - Lt Col Ir Mohamed Ariff bin Mohd Daud RMAF (R), Maintenance Manager of Peluang Kristal Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

 

 

 16. Sapura Defences Sdn Bhd. - Lt Col Rohaya Abu Zarin RMAF (R), Accountable Manager of Sapura Defences Sdn Bhd.

 

 

Meanwhile, the Aircraft Maintenance Training Organisation (AMTO) certificates were awarded to the following organisation:

 

 1. Cawangan Kejuruteraan, Kolej Tentera Udara - Capt Muhammad Syam Kushaini Bin Mohd RMAF, Ketua Flait Elektronik.

 

 

The AMTO certification recognises organisations that have successfully fulfilled the requirements to provide approved aircraft maintenance training in accordance with applicable regulatory standards, thereby contributing to the development of competent and qualified aviation maintenance personnel.

 

DGTA extends its heartfelt congratulations to all recipients for their achievement and unwavering dedication to aviation excellence. The ceremony reflects DGTA’s continued commitment to strengthening regulatory oversight and enhancing professional standards in aviation maintenance and training, in line with efforts to ensure the highest levels of airworthiness.