PRASAD NARIMATLA
ASSOCIATE MANAGER - AIRPORT OPERATIONS
Vasco da Gama
Summary
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 contributing 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.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
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1
Certification
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Work History
Associate Manager- Airside Operations
GMR GOA INTL AIRPORT
07.2022 - Current
- 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.
Manager - Safety cum Airside Ops
IRB Sindhudurg Airport Pvt Ltd
05.2021 - 07.2022
- 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.
Fire Supervisor
Bangalore International Airport
02.2019 - 04.2021
- Providing Training, Roster & Team management, facilitating works in Airside, CFT (Crash Fire Tender) - HRET Operations &
- Trained new batch of 48 Technicians in ARFF (including Lady Fire Fighters), Safety and Security Supervisor, Men and material management, calendar or Roster management.
- Being SPOC for operationalising new Fire Station, participated in ORAT trials & Cultivated strong relationships with key clients or stakeholders through consistent communication and excellent service delivery.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
Aircraft Handler
Indian Navy
01.2004 - 01.2019
- 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).
Education
PG DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT -
SCDL(Symbiosis)
PUNEBachelor of Arts - undefined
Indra Gandhi National Open University
04-2018
Skills
- Operations Management
- Public Speaking
- Staff Training and Development
- Presentations
- Cost Reduction
- Analytical Thinking
- P>Computer Skills
- P>Teamwork and Collaboration
- P>Problem-Solving
- P>Problem Resolution
- P>Onboarding and Orientation
Certification
ANNEX 14 - AERODROME DESIGN & OPS
SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS)
GLOBAL REPORTING FORMAT - GRF
JUNIOR FIRE OFFICER (JFO), ADIS (SAFETY), CBRN
Timeline
Associate Manager- Airside Operations
GMR GOA INTL AIRPORT
07.2022 - Current
Manager - Safety cum Airside Ops
IRB Sindhudurg Airport Pvt Ltd
05.2021 - 07.2022
Fire Supervisor
Bangalore International Airport
02.2019 - 04.2021
Aircraft Handler
Indian Navy
01.2004 - 01.2019
PG DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT -
SCDL(Symbiosis)
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
Indra Gandhi National Open University