Experience

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  Universidad pontifica bolivariana

  Jan 1998 - Jun 2004

  Fluids mechanics/ aerodynamics teacher

  Led creation, consolidation and operation of Fluids Mechanics Labs for Mechanical Engineering Faculty.Teacher of Fluids Mechanics Lab and Fluids Machines.Thesis director.Principal researcher of Fluids Mechanics Area in projects as redesign and standardization of sub-sonic wind tunnel, etc.

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  Avianca

  Jan 2001 - Sept 2013

  Responsible for planning, financial evaluation, development and execution of projects such as new fleet/airplane EIS, new processes, special operations, new applicable regulations.Part of team that chose new fleet and in charge of new airplane configuration operational process.Process leadership in aeronautical certification approvals starting from its studying until its proper implementation.Company operational processes improvement.Responsible for relationship with Civil Aviation Authorities (FAA, Colombian CAA).In charge of technical support from Flight Operations to different company areas.Generated, managed and execute the budget within Flight Operations.Performed financial projection analysis.Created, controlled and updated company operational policies and procedures, with other company areas.Responsible for manage the relationship with different company suppliers such as Airbus, Boeing, Honeywell, Jeppesen, SITA, etc.Accountable for generate and publish all operational company manuals and documents.In charge of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) including generation, modification and support.Generated commercial solutions related with flight operations, when is required.Handled operational and regulatory procedure for ferry flights.In charge of handling flight operations management indicators as On Time Performance, fuel consumption, etc.Trainer in special operations, regulations, company policies and procedures, MEL, etc.Produced processes to improve airplane performance. Show less

  • Senior Manager Projects & Standards (Avianca/Tampa Cargo)

    Aug 2008 - Sept 2013

  • Training & Publications Chief/Manager (Avianca/Tampa Cargo)

    Jan 2001 - Jul 2008
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  Etihad airways

  Sept 2013 - May 2015

  Project manager eis - flight ops support

  Reporting to: VP Operations LogisticsResponsible for review, control and updating B787, A380 and A350 Entry Into Service (EIS) Project tasks and activities for Flight Operations Support (A/C & Ground Technologies, EFB, Datalink-ACARS, Performance, Navigation, Documentation, Dispatch, Training).Accountable for performing, reviewing and updating Risk Analysis (EIS Flight Ops Support).In charge of Project for A/C & Ground Technologies (AC&​GT) Department that requires liaising with stakeholders and SMEs and assures all tasks are developed/ executed and completed, including implementation of projects such as EFB Class 1, 2 and 3 with their applications, ACARS, ECAM, EFF, GBST, ADOC, etc.Support and/or backup of several areas within AC&​GT requiring my knowledge and capability, including: EFB, Ops Documentation, Processes and Procedures, Software Parts, Datalink/ Communications, GCAA Certification, RNP.Supporting Performance, Navigation, Documentation, Flight Operations Training and Fleet departments in all EIS tasks.Writing and/or reviewing Business Cases (including planning, financial evaluation, etc.) for different projects and processes improving, as necessary.Responsible of generate and execute the budget.Supporting VP Ops Logistics in all administrative tasks including POs, reports, contracts, DTs, etc.Acting Head of AC&​GT as delegated for the past 10 months. Show less