
A seasoned aviation professional with 20 years of diverse experience in Military and Civil Aviation, possessing certifications of Annex-14, SMS & GRF specialized in Licensing OPS, ORAT, SAFETY & ARFF. Notable achievements include successfully contributed in the licensing processes for 02 Greenfield Airports as an Associate Manager at GMR Goa Intl Airport and Airside Safety Manager at Sindhudurg Airport, bringing a dynamic blend of strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
Efficiently manage resources to cover all functions within the Airfield Operations team
by assigning duties based on operational demand.
Enforcement, Surveillance, Inspections, Facilitations, ORAT trials for Infra readiness,
OTP enhancement, OPS Note for NOTAM issuance, Liaison with ATC, Identifying
Operational Snags, coordinating with Civil, Electrical, Friction Testing team &
facilitation of Works, Safety Risk Assessments.
Plan shift tasks, conduct thorough briefings, and ensure comprehensive shift handovers.
Liaise with Operations Manager to review daily activities and forecast potential impacts
on operations.
Proactively maintain Business Continuity Plans (BCP), minimizing disruptions and
updating contingency plans, ensuring team awareness and preparedness.
Monitor, supervise, and provide clear instructions to ensure compliance with Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPs), company policies, and safety standards.
Remain alert to avert potential incidents and make quick, calculated decisions based on
ground assessments.
Lead during ad-hoc situations, providing guidance to restore normal operations
(Resilience).
Keep management updated in real-time on field situations and their operational
impacts.
Conduct debriefing sessions post-ad-hoc events, identifying areas for improvement,
review daily reports, ensuring accurate information capture and incident reporting.
Liaise with Air Traffic Control (ATC) for unplanned activities or disruptions, issuing
NOTAMs during ad-hoc disruptions
Enforce safety standards for all third parties and contractors operating on the airfield.
Played a vital role in licensing of Greenfield Airport of IRB Sindhudurg Airport.
Assisted in preparation of Aerodrome Manual, AIP & Airport Emergency Plan, SCARS
(Risk Assessment) & SOPs.
Attended DGCA surveillance inspection for initial Aerodrome Operator License &
coordinated with ATC officers.
Supervised recruitment of Airside Ops team (executives)
Trained all newly joined executives & firefighters & implemented GRF, ADP, and Airside
Safety Regulations.
Reduced company's expenses by effective men & material management & using available
resources.
Multi-faceted, efficient, disciplined & reliable administrative professional with 15+ years
of experience in INDIAN NAVY with exposure in Air Traffic Control, Flight Safety, Fire
Fighting with proven adaptability in dynamic & challenging environment including off
shore (Ships).
ANNEX 14, SMS, GRF