CRISTINA STAMATE
Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates
Summary
OCC Duty Manager and FAA Licensed Flight Dispatcher with over ten years of experience in aviation operations across UAE and Europe, including strategic roles at Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, Flydubai, and Emirates. Managing live airline operations, effectively handling IROPS and AOG situations, and leading cross functional OCC teams to ensure safety and operational efficiency. Technical knowledge in flight planning and navigation systems (CAE FPM, Lido FMS, Lido mPilot), route optimization, and adherence to regulatory standards under GCAA and EASA.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Duty Manager – Operations Control
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
03.2024 - 07.2025
- Manage daily flight operations in compliance with UAE GCAA regulations and company procedures.
- Direct OCC decision making during disruptions, AOG events, and large-scale irregular operations.
- Strategically assign aircraft and optimize fleet utilization to ensure on time performance and schedule integrity.
- Coordinate across departments (Flight Ops, Cabin Crew, Ground Services, Maintenance Control) to for seamless operations.
- Supervise OCC staff to ensure adherence to safety procedures SOPs, and quality standards.
- Maintain continuous communication with regulatory authorities, airport operations, and air traffic control (ATC).
- Implement operational improvements to minimize delays and improve fuel efficiency.
Navigation Officer
Flydubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Administered CAE FPM flight planning system, ensuring optimal configuration settings.
- Optimised company routes and evaluated fuel policies for improved cost efficiency.
- Performed AIRAC cycle updates, route validation, and Lido FMS navigation database integrity checks.
- Conducted user acceptance testing of Lido mPilot updates, contributing to new feature implementation.
- Performed risk assessments and categorised airports.
- Regularly reviewed and updated OM-C manual, ensuring accuracy of aeronautical data.
- Managed overflight permits, including coordination civil aviation authorities and ensuring route compliance.
Flight Dispatcher
Globeair
Austria
05.2020 - 06.2022
- Prepared ICAO-compliant flight plans, considering route availability and airspace restrictions.
- Provided 24/7 dispatch support, coordinating with pilots and ATC for reroutes and diversions.
- Monitored real-time weather and NOTAMs to ensure safe, compliant dispatch operations.
- Organised refueling and ground services under strict turnaround timelines.
- Arranged overflight, landing permits and slots.
Airport Services
Emirates
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
12.2013 - 03.2020
- Delivered customer service at check in, transfer desks, and boarding gates in a high volume hub.
- Supported airport operations during disruptions, including delays and cancellations.
- Coordinated hotel and ground transport for eligible passengers under Dubai Connect programme.
- Led gate and transfer desk operations during peak traffic.
Surveillance Supervisor
Habtoor Grand
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
07.2007 - 12.2013
- Managed surveillance operations, including CCTV monitoring, incident reporting, and law enforcement compliance.
- Conducted training sessions for new staff to ensure operational compliance.
- Assisted with CCTV system reviews and collaborated on case documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Bucharest University of Economic Studies
Skills
- Flight operations monitoring
- IROPS and AOG management
- Fleet optimization
- Crew coordination
- Disruption recovery strategies
- ICAO flight planning expertise
- Overflight permit management
- Aircraft performance analysis
- CAE FPM proficiency
Certification
FAA Flight Dispatcher, Jeppesen Academy, Colorado
Timeline
Duty Manager – Operations Control
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi
03.2024 - 07.2025
Navigation Officer
Flydubai
08.2022 - 03.2024
Flight Dispatcher
Globeair
05.2020 - 06.2022
Airport Services
Emirates
12.2013 - 03.2020
Surveillance Supervisor
Habtoor Grand
07.2007 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Bucharest University of Economic Studies
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