Ahmed Farooqui
Summary
Aviation professional with over 12 years of experience in flight operations, ground operations, and aviation security. Expertise in coordinating VIP and private charter flights, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing stakeholders. Proven ability to enhance operational planning for safe and efficient flight operations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager Operations and Security
Raymond Ltd.
12.2020 - Current
- Handling Flight Operations, Aviation Security, and Administrative responsibilities.
- Coordinated end-to-end ground handling and aircraft movements for VIP/private charter flights at Mumbai Airport, liaising with ATC, Apron Control, Airport Security, Ground Handling Agencies, and other airport stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant, and on-time operations.
- Online flight plan filing and coordination with Planning, Engineering, Crew, and Paramedics.
- Coordinating with FIC, MLU, Airport ATC, Police, Helipad In-charge, Collector Offices, and Ground Handling Agencies.
- Preparing Flight Plans, Load Sheets, Passenger Manifests, MET Reports, and operational documentation.
- Maintaining Technical Library, Pilot Folders, CAR Updates, NOTAMs, Flight Safety Circulars, and Operations documentation.
- Assisting in updating Operations and Security Manuals.
- Handling DGCA audits, inspections, and spot checks.
- Handling BCAS audits, inspections, and AVSEC compliance.
- Conducting Pre-flight Aircraft Security Checks.
- Issuing VEPs and AEPs.
- Maintaining Security Manuals, SQCP, AVSEC Circulars and Orders.
- Coordinating AVSEC training.
Chief Security Officer and Operation Assist
Kestrel Aviation Pvt. Ltd.
12.2018 - 11.2020
- Managing and assisting in daily operations of flights.
- Managed charter flight enquiries, operational planning, and customer quotations.
- Online flight plan filing, coordinating between Planning, Engineering, Crew and Paramedics for smooth flight Operations.
- Preparing flight papers, Load sheets, Pax Manifest, MET report and taking necessary approval from ATC before the flight.
- Assisting in making and updating the Operation and Security Manual.
- Managing the Security Department of the Organization.
- Handling BCAS audit, inspection and spot checks.
- Maintaining Security Manuals, Quality control Program, AVSEC circulars, AVSEC Orders.
- Pre-flight Security check of Aircraft, Making VEP of guest, making AEP of staff and visitors on time.
Security Patrolman
Carnival Cruise Liners
06.2016 - 11.2018
- Access control of the vessel.
- Scanning of bags, pallets and frisking of passengers.
- CCTV monitoring and checks.
- Conducting rounds of the vessel for safety and security.
- Resolved passenger security and safety concerns in accordance with company procedures.
- Printing of ID cards for crew.
- Maintenance of Itemizer and Mobile tracer, which are used to detect drugs and explosives.
Security Executive
Indigo Airlines Pvt Ltd.
08.2013 - 05.2016
- Basic AVSEC-qualified and certified X-Ray Screener.
- Screenings of Cargo Packages.
- Frisking of passengers during Secondary ladder point check.
- Supervising the bags getting loaded into the aircraft.
- Manning Access control of the entry to Aircraft.
- Conducting aircraft checks pre and post-flights for security and safety.
Education
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering -
The Bombay flying club
01-2011
H.S.C - Science
Rizvi college of Arts, Science and Commerce
01-2008
S.S.C. -
St Andrew’s High School
01-2006
Skills
- Negotiation
- Time management
- Documentation management
- Risk assessment
- Ground handling
- Compliance management
- Aviation security
- Flight operations
- Team coordination
- Audit facilitation
- Emergency response
Certifications & Training
- Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR)
- Safety Management System (SMS)
- STCW
- Basic AVSEC
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Marathi
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Assistant Manager Operations and Security
Raymond Ltd.
12.2020 - Current
Chief Security Officer and Operation Assist
Kestrel Aviation Pvt. Ltd.
12.2018 - 11.2020
Security Patrolman
Carnival Cruise Liners
06.2016 - 11.2018
Security Executive
Indigo Airlines Pvt Ltd.
08.2013 - 05.2016
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering -
The Bombay flying club
H.S.C - Science
Rizvi college of Arts, Science and Commerce
S.S.C. -
St Andrew’s High School