Capt Nilesh Patil

Principal Investigator
Head, Flight Ops Safety, Security & Quality
Nilesh is a Management pilot with Singapore Airlines involved with Flight Operations Safety, Security and Quality. He is currently a Captain on the Boeing 787, having recently transitioned from the Boeing 777, a fleet he has been on for over 20 years. His journey in management has allowed him to explore and participate in the inner workings of flight operations. Within the management role, he has had the opportunity to work in Fatigue Risk Management. Airline crew work round the clock in a unique setting. Their quality of work and their quality of life is closely tied with their quality of sleep. This is what interested him in WP3 which centres around Crew Wellness.

Outside of work, he likes to spend time reading. He is always reading something and tries to read at least 2-3 books every month. He also spends a little time each day doing some yoga and meditation.