Dan R.

Experience

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  Aviance UK

  Oct 2005 - Oct 2009

  Load Control/Dispatch

  My main duties were to ensure that all aircraft loading was completed in a secure manner and that all flight baggage was accounted for. I liaised with the ground handling crew and air crew to ensure aircraft boarding would commence as per schedule to ensure no delay. I was also responsible for the load planning which would include where aircraft baggage would be loaded and the location where passengers would sit.During this period I spent 1 year working at London Heathrow which enabled me to develop my skills with larger aircraft and an operation on a larger scale. Show less

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  Southampton International Airport Ltd

  Oct 2009 - Apr 2013

  Airside Operations Duty Officer

  ROLE OVERVIEWTo provide effective hour by hour management and control of the airside operational areas, ensuring that the services provided by the unit relating to aircraft ground handling, airside operations and airside safety meet all statutory and mandatory practices.PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIESTo provide leadership for the Airside Operations Duty team and ensure absence is managed effectively, the team receive regular feedback and reviews on their performance, development needs are met and team communications are effective. Accountable for all airside inspections, surface and lighting, runway friction analysis, habitat management and the provision of fire arms control, and for keeping accurate records for the operational areas and teams. To take accountability for the control of all contractors working on airside projects, ensuring they follow the relevant health, safety and airside standards and procedures at all times in order to maintain a safe operating environment. Accountable for daily stand planning and for effective liaison with National Air Traffic Services (NATS), airlines and handling agents on all airside traffic movements. To provide support, information and technical advice to the Airport Duty Manager to assist in the hour by hour running of the airport. Responsible for the provision of Airside Safety Training for airport staff ensuring delivery to the highest standards and accuracy of the technical content. To create and maintain excellent working relationships with internal and external customers and balance their individual needs whilst maintaining a safe operating environment. Ensure that Airside safeguarding is undertaken accurately to ensure distances and safety critical surfaces are maintained at all times Show less

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  Heathrow

  Apr 2013 - Jan 2019

  Job Profile· Responsible for the performance, motivation and development of the team, through the use of robust management and staff training. This includes for managing the team in accordance with company and airport policies i.e. attendance improvement, code of conduct and disciplinary and grievance policies. Agrees, reviews and coaches performance of the directly managed team to ensure that planned targets can be met and that the potential of all team members can be fulfilled. · Maintains effective communication with and reporting to the AirPort Operations Centre (APOC) through the Aircraft Flow Manager, as well as with other key stakeholders such as NATS, airlines and the wider Heathrow Operation. · Ensures that the operational daily plan that is allocated to the front line is resourced and delivered and makes sure that all the compliance targets (mandatory and non-mandatory) that are embedded within the plan are achieved. Reviews airside operational performance so that plans can be improved and customer service enhanced. · Provides leadership in ensuring safety standards. Manages the airside works programme, obstruction safeguarding, aircraft engine ground running and airside congestion within the licensing and regulatory framework and company policy. · Manages, co-ordinates and controls resources during emergency incidents, aircraft recovery operations, adverse weather conditions, equipment un-serviceability, liaising with ATC, AAIB, airlines, handling agents and police as necessary. · Acts on behalf of the airport, Civil Authority and Court Officials as the authorised person in aircraft detention for reasons of security, night restrictions or non-payment of fees · Controls the Aerodrome Firearms Licence and the requirements placed on us by Section 5 authority on behalf of the Head of Airside. · Ensures compliance with all relevant Health and Safety regulations and their associated codes of practice. Show less Job overviewTo lead teams on airfield and bird dispersal to ensure a safe and efficient operating environment for aircraft and person on and around the airfield in accordance with the licensing requirements. Also to effect centralised control and co-ordination from the Airfield Operations control room.Principle accountabilitiesImplement and monitor compliance through inspecting runways, approaches, safeguarded areas, taxiwaysDirect runway & taxiway closures if necessary on safety grounds and inform Air Traffic Control of the availability of the movement area. Supervise emergency repair parties, record and progress fault reports on all surface and lighting unserviceability. Facilitate a safe operating environment for aircraft by application of appropriate bird control and measure within airside and surrounding areas. Control the issue and storage of firearms and ammunition to ensure compliance with the Firearm Act.Process manoeuvring area permits in conjunction with the Duty Manager Airside & Air Traffic Control taking account of operational, safety and weather constraints. Brief contractors/engineers on safety regulations and relevant restrictions.Supervise the performance of the Manoeuvring Area Assistants ensuring appropriate standards and personal development are reached. Respond to emergencies, incidents and airside accidents and produce formal reports, as required. To operate the Foreign Object Debris (FOD) radar as per the current process to maintain operational standards. To deploy Inspection team to site of debris and liaise with Air Traffic Control where applicable. Supervise Low Visibility Operations, operate specialised equipment to ascertain runway friction data. Provide training for the Manoeuvring Area Assistants and peers as and when required Maintains compliance through completion of inspection regime.Marshall Aircraft as required on the manoeuvring area. Show less

  • Airfield Duty Manager

    Jun 2017 - Jan 2019

  • Senior Airfield Officer (Airside Operations)

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2019

  • Airside Operations Manoeuvring Area Officer

    Apr 2013 - Jan 2015
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  Southampton Airport

  Jan 2019 - Feb 2023

  Airside Operations Manager

  Principle accountabilities• Business lead for Airside Operations, line management for the Airside Ops Team and take accountability for all recruitment, absence management, performance development, training needs, competency assessments and team communications. • Responsible for personal and, if applicable, team compliance with Health and Safety, Security and Environment/Sustainable Development Policies, ensuring working practices minimise risks to self, work colleagues, customers, staff and the environment.• Lead investigations into any airfield related incidents.• Manage, monitor and control the Airside Operations budget.• Ensuring Technical competence is maintained in line with AGS & CAA expectations for departmental personnel who are involved with the safe delivery and maintenance of the aerodrome licence. • To develop, implement and continually review the Airport Winter Plan, ensuring robust resilience during the winter season. • Responsible for the wildlife management plan..• Accountable for the proactive management of the airside area, working in partnership with the airlines and airside business partners through the different forums to ensure airside areas are managed safely and efficiently.• Chair/attend the Airside Safety Committees as required ensuring any issues raised are resolved in the most appropriate manner. • Accountability for coordinating the provision of stand planning with ACL and for communicating these plans to the airlines and airside business partners. • Member of the Crisis Management Team, providing the lead on Airside Business Recovery.• Responsible for personal and team compliance with Health and Safety, Security and Environment/Sustainable Development Policies.• To ensure that the activities required by the safety, security and environmental/sustainable development management systems are delivered throughout the areas of responsibility of this role. Show less

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  Abu Dhabi Airports

  Feb 2023 - now

  Manager - Airside Works Approval

  Lead and direct the Airside Works Senior Officers ensuring compliance with objectives, standards and measurements, regulatory requirements, international standards and best practice.Monitor all works in airside performance against the strategic safety and operational objectives and key performance indicators and providing reports to the Airside Works Approval Senior Manager.Ensure the maintenance of Abu Dhabi Airports licenses and certifications.Update and maintain the Department SOPs and manuals as per regulatory requirements.Lead assessments and prepare reports, safety and compliance assessments for submittal to Airside Works Approval Senior Manager. Coordinate with Airside Safety and Certifications Department for AMC-59 and AMC-25 requirements. Continually monitor the full compliance to the Aerodrome and Safety Management System Manual while providing oversight, guidance and assistance to other ADIA Departments and stakeholders as required.Monitor all works in the airfield in coordination with Airside Operation and Airside Safety and make sure they are conducted in safe, compliant and efficient manner all times. Oversees the Airside Works Officers directing leading and monitoring outputs and performance.Works collaboratively with ADIA Management in developing standards, procedures and processes in order to secure their support in the effective implementation of works in a safe and compliant manner.Communicates with ADIA Senior Management to share knowledge, information and experiences. Communicates with regulatory authorities and external organizations at a management level.Recommend training needs for subordinates and evaluate the outcomes of training courses in coordination with the concerned human resources personnel.Conduct performance appraisals for subordinates according to scheduled plans and recommend necessary actions as per the applied practices. Show less