MAJOR (U) MOHAMMAD KAISAN BIN HAJI LUDIN
Major (U) Mohammad Kaisan bin Haji Ludin assumed the esteemed role of Commanding Officer of No. 7 Wing within the Royal Brunei Air Force on the 2nd of February, 2024. His journey within the military commenced on the 14th of May, 2006, upon his graduation from the Royal Air Force Cranwell, United Kingdom, upon which he was duly commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in 2008.
His professional odyssey began as a student pilot at No. 63 Squadron, Flying Training School, Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF). Following the successful completion of his Basic Flying Course and Basic Rotary Course within the same squadron, he transitioned to No. 1 Squadron, Operations Wing, where he operated Bell 212 aircraft from 2011 to 2014. His tenure at No. 1 Squadron saw him entrusted with the responsibilities of Squadron Admin Officer and Flight Commander Operation.
In 2015, he assumed the role of Flight Commander Training at 63 Squadron, subsequently undertaking Qualified Helicopter Instructor Training with 124 Squadron, Singapore Air Force (SAF), culminating in his graduation in May 2016. Upon completion, he resumed his duties as Flight Commander Training at No. 63 Squadron, later ascending to the position of Officer in Command, which he held for three years until 2019.
In November 2019, he pursued the Qualified Flying Instructor Course with BAE Systems, Tamworth, Australia, and upon its successful culmination, he was assigned to 15 Squadron as Flight Commander Training (FCT) until 2021. Thereafter, from May 2021 to October 2023, he served as the Officer in Command at 39 Squadron, before assuming his current role as Commanding Officer of 7 Wing in February 2024.
Beyond his military duties, he finds solace in family life, being happily married to Rafidah binti Hj Junaidi and blessed with two children. Furthermore, he enjoys indulging in the recreational pursuit of golf.