CARL DOWNES

Experience

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  Tango Security Ltd

  May 2002 - May 2015

  Close Protection Operative
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  Gate Gourmet

  Mar 2011 - Jan 2020

  I make sure all Airside teams are working to the correct Maritime and Airside law act . Me and my safety team do daily audits ( SQOR 'S ) to ensure that all Health and Safety requirements are being met by the teams Airside. If for some reason an individual or team don't meet the requirements they would be retrained and reported to their management for the appropriate action. we hold meeting with the union , management and squad members to collaborate all the SQOR'S and produce the dater for Gate Gourmet world wide .If for some reason there is an incident airside i would have to attend with the HAL Airside Safety Team. I would alsobe involved in the driving assessments for new employees , training on aircraft doors , galley plans for different aircraft types . Show less Cater various airlines with a wide range of different foods from around the world to the likes of Virgin Atlantic , British Airways , Delta , Air India , government ,Cathy Pacific and lots more . We would also cater and organise VIP Charter flights for NFL players , Prime Minister , various Pop stars , Premier League Footballers , Royalty etc . I would check the food for quality assurance , pre loading, materials . To ensure loading teams were doing there job correctly , hand over to crews and dispatchers. Show less

  • Duty Manager & Transport Manager

    Dec 2017 - Jan 2020

  • Transport Team Coordinator / Co-Captain for Ramp Squad

    Aug 2014 - Dec 2017

  • HGV Driver /Co-Captain for Ramp Squad ( GG Airside Safety )

    Feb 2010 - Aug 2014

  • Flight Coordinator

    Mar 2011 - Sept 2011
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  DO & CO Airline and Event Catering, London

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

  Transportation Operations Manager
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  Atlas Bulk Carriers

  Mar 2021 - now

  Transport Manager