Aloysius Fernandes
Aviation professional
Mumbai
Summary
Hardworking and Sincere professional with experience of over Twenty-Five years in aviation Industry managing safe Helicopter movements for the business.
Has demonstrated proficiency in communication and co-ordination with various agencies involved for smooth operations and a proven track record of driving successful completion of Line of Defence (LOD) audits with a strong sense of ownership.
Possesses distinctive qualities with a leaners mindset and adapts well to changing business needs. A very meticulous result-oriented person who is adept at meeting deadlines, working under pressure, positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
Eager to contribute to the growth of the Company.
Successfully carried out Safe Helicopter operations for the company in coordination with aviation advisors, TA1, helicopter service provides and senior business leaders.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Air Operations Supervisor / Aviation Focal Point
BG Exploration and Production India Ltd.
08.2011 - Current
- Assurance
- Ensured effective assurance plan is being maintained for all Helicopter operations services including Offshore Helidecks.
- Prepared a Road Map for Air operations related matters and ensured tracking and effective close-out of each scope.
- Engaged with Shell Aircraft for implementation of standard requirements for Helicopter Operations.
- With support from Aviation Advisor carried out gap Analysis of standard requirements versus existing standards of the Helicopter operator.
- Carried out gap assessment of the implemented SEAM standard requirements versus the Control framework requirements and presented to the management.
- Carried out Risk Assessment for any gap in standards with support from technical advisors on Aircraft operations.
- Applied for Technical Authority variations after carrying out Risk Assessments.
- Interfaced with Shell Aircraft Technical Authority on Air Operations management, including preparation of Dispensations / Control Framework Exceptions (SEAM exceptions) against standard requirements.
- Ensured proper planning of Shell Aircraft Business Review and proactively engaged with Shell Aircraft Aviation Advisors for close-out of findings.
- Improved safety standards by conducting regular audits at worksite resulting in fewer workplace accidents.
- Ensured Shell Aircraft Audit visits of the aircraft operator and proactively engaged for effective close-out of Operator findings.
- With support from Aviation Advisor ensured timely LOD1 visit to the Helicopter Operator facilities.
- Duly supported Aviation Advisor for technical matters such as condition of helicopters, crew competency and implementation of contractor’s quality and flight safety management system.
- Ensured participation in HAZIDS / Workshops / Safety Meetings / Weekly meeting and other formal assessments of proposed operations.
- Ensured Helideck inspection is carried out for the project vessel and ensured timely close-out of audit findings.
- As a Helideck inspector, carried out Helideck inspections for the manned and unmanned helidecks of the asset for ensuring safe Helicopter operations.
- Ensured close-out of audit findings by interfacing with the Operator, Technical advisors from the asset, BU TA#1 and Shell Aircraft advisors.
- With support of Aviation Advisor, ensured Audit of ATF supply bases of contractor involved in replenishing ATF supplies to offshore.
- Actively supported HSSE / Finance in preparing Business Assurance Letter (BAL)
- Safety
- Carried out Pilot Induction presentation for newly inducted Pilots of Heli-Operator, briefing them on BU offshore facilities and importance to Air Safety.
- Ensured prompt reporting of Hazard Alerts, safety suggestion and ensuing its timely close-out and implementing corrective measures.
- Ensured incident / near miss investigations are carried out with support from Aviation Advisor / BU TA#1 / Shell Aircraft and corrective measures are implemented.
- Coordinated Management of Change (MoC) process to ensure continual management of aviation risks.
- Engaged with Shell Aircraft for BU’s Risk on a Page discussions and forwarding the same to management team.
- Prepared document / process / procedure for Life-threatening scenarios and unforeseen circumstances during decommissioning project.
- Enhanced the Passenger Helicopter safety briefing video by including BU’s messaging via creative animation for ease of understanding of offshore passengers.
- Conducted safety meetings amongst sub-ordinates on a period basis.
- Coordinated emergency response plans in times of emergency situations affecting company operations.
- Operations
- Focal Point for Aviation related queries and proactively assisted the asset in managing Aviation Operations at ONGC Helibase.
- Managed daily flight operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
- Ensured smooth functioning of Helicopter operations within Juhu Airport and ONGC Helibase by interfacing with Airport Authority of India and ONGC Helibase Authorities.
- Maintained open lines of communication with upper management to provide regular updates on operational progress and challenges faced by the team.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to ensure consistency in flight service delivery and Improved operational efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, industry regulations, safety standards, and local laws during daily operations.
- Oversaw logistics coordination for seamless flight operations between various departments and locations.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
- Managed a team of 8-10 personnel at BGEPIL Helibase office who were involved in Helicopter operations.
- Ensured smooth day-to-day Aviation Operations by attending Integrated Asset Planning and Scheduling meetings.
- Preparing of various reports, helicopter flying data analysis as required.
- Engaged with finance and worked on Helicopter budgets, Revised estimates as required.
- Supply Chain
- Carried out Helicopter contracting strategy for the asset and during decommissioning project and presented it to stakeholders including JV partners.
- Carried out cost optimization in contracting call-out helicopters during decommission project benefiting the company.
- By coordinating with JV partner, ensured Alternate arrangements for helicopter availability for meeting Day Medevacs.
- With support from Management proactively engaged with Helicopter Operators, Group Technical authorities, JV partners to ensure helicopter availability for the asset during Contracted Heli-operator’s license suspension.
- Ensured non-stop supply of ATF to offshore installations & managed the logistics involved.
- Contract Management
- Achieved cost savings through diligent budget management on pricing and contracts.
- Effectively managed helicopter contracts as a contract holder.
- Effectively managed ATF supply contracts as a contract holder.
- Managed various Air services contracts / Purchase requisitions / post award work.
- Carried out Contractor performance reviews periodically.
- Monitor HSE performance and carry out improvement actions where necessary.
- Verify that the aviation contract meets the service levels and is in compliance with the requirements of Shell Standard.
- Invoice clearances in SAP by carrying out SES’s
In-charge Helibase / Air Logistics Operations
BG Exploration & Production India Ltd (Consultant)
04.2007 - 08.2011
- Safety (HSSE)
- Conduct of safe flight operations including for medical emergencies to / fro offshore worksites.
- Briefing passengers on matter of flight safety and security.
- Ensuring prompt reporting of Hazard Alerts, incidents, near-misses, safety suggestions and ensuing its timely close-out and implementing corrective measures.
- Conduct periodical safety meetings.
- Operations / Co-ordination
- Liaising with AAI, ONGC & Security authorities connected with flight operation at Juhu Airport and ONGC helibase.
- Preparing of manifest, making day to day Flight Program & informing the same to various user departments & offshore platforms / rigs on e-mails.
- Co-ordinating with Warehouse for all the cargo movements for onward dispatch to Offshore Installations.
- Coordination with the pilots for payload, weather, flight plan etc.
- Conduct of flight to / fro offshore worksites in close coordination with Helicopter operator, the user department of BG, the ONGC and its various operating agencies for security check and frisking of passenger / cargo at Helibase.
- Flight Follow-up to / fro offshore worksites.
- Allotments of Seats to Offshore Rigs & Platforms.
- Attended Mock drill for emergencies at Panna / Tapti Locations.
- Coordination with Heli-operator for Helicopter snag reports & rectification.
- Coordinating with AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER for weather & ADC number.
- Coordinating with Airport Authority of India for Vehicular passes & Airport personnel passes.
- Ensures timely dispatch of ATF samples received from Offshore Installation to IOC Lab for its analysis.
- Ensures timely receipt of ATF reports from IOC lab & expedite the same to the respective installations.
- Audits
- Assist in Audit of Helicopter service provider, audit close out and compliance.
- Follow-up with Heli-operator & all department concerned on close-out of Audit points viz Helideck and Helicopter Operator audits
- Process Dispensation Request for approval from GTA after carrying out a Risk Assessment.
- Reports & Documentation
- Recording & maintaining the flight data and it’s time to time analysis and forwarding the same to management for information.
- Ensuring timely payment of vendor invoices for their services
- Preparing Monthly & Quarterly Reporting of Fuel, OSV & Helicopter utilization
- Compiling daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, weekly reports for different dept
- Administration
- Ensure proper administration of the BGEPIL Porta Cabin at ONGC Helibase and effectively managed a team of 8 personnel
- Raising Purchase Requisition (PR) through SAP towards services as required by the department & following up with its approval & for Purchase Order creation.
- Creation of SES for timely payment to vendor as per agreed terms of payment. Clearing of Invoices in time.
- Monitor the status of outstanding invoices in conjunction with Finance dept. and achieve clearing of invoices.
Education
Master of Arts - Sociology
Annamalia University
Chennai, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Operations management
Safety oversight
Compliance management
Risk management
Incident reporting
KPI tracking
Change management
Multitasking Abilities
Adaptability and flexibility
Performance management
Teamwork and collaboration
Effective communication
Accomplishments
- Achieved Accident free Helicopter Operations for the Company spanning 25+ years
- Achieved Accident free Helicopter Operations support for the first offshore decommissioning project in the country
Timeline
Air Operations Supervisor / Aviation Focal Point
BG Exploration and Production India Ltd.
08.2011 - Current
In-charge Helibase / Air Logistics Operations
BG Exploration & Production India Ltd (Consultant)
04.2007 - 08.2011
Master of Arts - Sociology
Annamalia University
04.2001 -
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