Somerton Sio

Somerton Sio is a seasoned professional in aviation, currently serving as a Flight Operations Inspector and Senior Manager (Flight Operations) at the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore since June 2014. Key responsibilities include policy development for flight operations, enhancement of safety oversight for Air Operator Certificate holders, and management of standard procedures. Somerton played a significant role in the SRG COVID-19 team, focusing on crew safety measures, and led a team for the Air Travel Pass Office with extensive oversight of compliance and operational processes. Previous positions include Manager, Deputy Manager, and Assistant Manager in Personnel Licensing, ensuring adherence to ICAO standards for flight crew and air traffic controller licenses. Somerton's earlier experience includes internships at CIT Aerospace and Citi, and service with the Singapore Armed Forces. Somerton holds an MBA in Aviation from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a B.A. in Classical Civilization from Boston University.