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Ammar Alwathaifi

Summary

Dynamic Licensed Flight Dispatcher with Emirates Airlines, adept at optimizing flight operations through meticulous planning and real-time decision-making. Proven track record in enhancing safety management and fostering teamwork, while effectively communicating with diverse teams. Recognized for implementing cost-saving measures and improving operational efficiency, ensuring compliance with aviation regulations.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Flight Dispatcher

Emirates Airlines
07.2015 - Current

. Work closely with pilots, air traffic control, and ground crews to create flight plans, assess weather conditions, and adjust routes as needed

. Responsibilities include pre-flight planning, real-time monitoring, and post-flight analysis, all while adhering to safety regulations and company procedures

. Developing and filing flight plans that comply with aviation regulations and company policies

. Monitoring weather patterns and conditions to identify potential hazards and ensure safe flight operations

. Analyzing aircraft performance, including weight, balance, and fuel requirements

. Selecting the optimal flight route, considering factors like air traffic, terrain, and fuel efficiency

. Coordinating with air traffic control, ground crew, and other relevant personnel for flight clearances and resource availability

. Conducting pre-flight briefings with pilots to review flight plans, weather conditions, and potential hazards

. Monitoring the progress of flights in real-time, tracking their position, altitude, and speed

. Providing pilots with real-time weather updates and potential hazards along the flight path

. Making adjustments to flight plans in response to unexpected events, such as weather changes, mechanical issues, or air traffic delays

. Maintaining clear and concise communication with pilots, air traffic control, and ground crews

. Ensuring compliance with all safety procedures and regulations throughout the flight operation

. Calculating fuel requirements and ensuring optimal fuel usage for each flight

. Coordinating with maintenance teams to ensure aircraft readiness

Ground Dispatch Controller

Dnata
11.2011 - 07.2015

. Responsible for all ground dispatch activities for EK and other airlines

on shift basis

. Ensuring safety procedures are followed by auditing and monitoring

activates of staff and equipment on duty

. Conducting safety and SOP briefings shiftwise and weekly as well

as sending out safety shift briefings

. Reporting Incidents/accidents and near misses whenever occurred

and providing analyses and suggestions for improvements and solutions to inappropriate and/or risky processes

. Evaluating staff performance on a parodic basses and suggest

training in areas where required

. Managed budgeting process, aligning departmental budgets with organizational goals and monitoring performance against targets.

. Implemented cost-saving measures, identifying inefficiencies and reallocating resources to achieve optimal results.

Ground Dispatcher

Dnata
06.2007 - 11.2011

. Managed other airlines Arrivals, Departures and turn around

activates

. Responsible of supervising the unloading and loading of aircrafts

within agreed ground time and all activates withing the ERA

according to standard safety mesures

. Acting as the main source of information and communication to DOCC

departments

. Supervising the loading team and drivers responsible for loading

and unloading the aircraft as well as the drivers moving the equipments

. Responsible to hand over all legal documents to flight crew including

but not limited to load sheet notoc and passenger name list


Senior Airport Services Agent

Emirates Airlines
11.2004 - 06.2007
  • Enhanced passenger satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Trained new airport services agents, fostering a supportive team environment and enhancing overall performance.
  • Facilitated clear communication between ground staff, cabin crew, and pilots to ensure efficient flight preparations.
  • Monitored gate activities closely, proactively addressing potential delays or disruptions for smoother operations.
  • Streamlined boarding processes for faster turnaround times, ensuring on-time departures and arrivals.

Airport Services Agent

Dnata/Emirates
05.2000 - 11.2004

. Checking in passengers and their baggage with high customer service

levels as per company policy

. Boarding passengers at the boarding gates and assisting in hand

baggage collection

. Coordinating Remote parking stands passenger busses process by

safely monitoring and organizing the embarking and disembarking

of passengers from the terminal and the aircraft

. Meeting arriving flights and facilitating the process of safe

passengers disembarkation and embarking passenger busses

Airport Services Agent

Dnata
09.1999 - 05.2000
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing check-in and boarding processes for passengers.
  • Resolved various passenger issues by maintaining professionalism and effective communication at all times.
  • Processed travel documents accurately while adhering to strict guidelines, preventing security breaches or immigration issues.
  • Collaborated with security personnel to ensure adherence to airport safety regulations and protocols.

Executive Manager

Al Hoson Veterinary Medical Supplies
06.1995 - 09.1999
  • Increased overall team productivity by implementing innovative management strategies and streamlining communication channels.
  • Brought in new business connections and revenue generation opportunities by improving networking strategies.
  • Improved brand awareness by monitoring marketing campaigns and fostering membership acquisitions and business development.
  • Evaluated and decided upon key investments in equipment, infrastructure and talent.
  • Identified market product demands and customer trends to bring in new customers and retain existing ones for sustainable profits.
  • Optimized supply chain operations through rigorous analysis of inventory levels, production schedules, and shipping logistics for enhanced cost control.
  • Built and deepened relationships with internal and external personnel to enhance client retention and growth plans.
  • Delivered consistent results under tight deadlines by effectively prioritizing tasks, delegating responsibilities, and maintaining focus on key objectives.
  • Identified trends in customer marketplaces to develop valuable solutions.
  • Managed budget planning and financial forecasting, ensuring optimal resource allocation for maximum return on investment.
  • Created, managed, and executed business plan and communicated company vision and objectives to motivate teams.

Sales Executive

VetServ Medical Supplies
02.1994 - 06.1995
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
  • Boosted sales revenue by cultivating strong client relationships and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Analyzed sales data regularly to monitor progress towards goals and make necessary adjustments to strategy as needed.

Workshop Supervisor

ALCO General Transport
06.1993 - 02.1994
  • Managed workshop schedules and resources, ensuring timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
  • Maintained neat and clean work areas to maximize efficiency and safety.
  • Designed custom storage solutions for the workshop that maximized space utilization while maintaining organization.
  • Improved workshop efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing workflow.
  • Reduced equipment downtime by implementing preventive maintenance programs and managing repair schedules proactively.
  • Fostered a positive work culture by promoting open communication, teamwork, and recognition of individual achievements.
  • Conducted regular safety audits of the workshop facilities identifying potential hazards and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Education

GCAA Licence - Aviation

Emirates Aviation University
02-2016

Diploma - Auto Mechanics

The Technical Institute
03-1993

Under Graduate - Mechanical Engineering

University of Engendering And Technology
Lahore
08-1991

Skills

  • Time management
  • Decision-making capacity
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Team leadership
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Relationship building
  • Safety management
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Analytical thinking
  • Professionalism
  • Time management abilities
  • Continuous improvement
  • Adaptability

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Licensed Flight Dispatcher

Emirates Airlines
07.2015 - Current

Ground Dispatch Controller

Dnata
11.2011 - 07.2015

Ground Dispatcher

Dnata
06.2007 - 11.2011

Senior Airport Services Agent

Emirates Airlines
11.2004 - 06.2007

Airport Services Agent

Dnata/Emirates
05.2000 - 11.2004

Airport Services Agent

Dnata
09.1999 - 05.2000

Executive Manager

Al Hoson Veterinary Medical Supplies
06.1995 - 09.1999

Sales Executive

VetServ Medical Supplies
02.1994 - 06.1995

Workshop Supervisor

ALCO General Transport
06.1993 - 02.1994

GCAA Licence - Aviation

Emirates Aviation University

Diploma - Auto Mechanics

The Technical Institute

Under Graduate - Mechanical Engineering

University of Engendering And Technology
Ammar Alwathaifi