OLAOTAN T. COKER AYOOLA
Captain
Ogba
Summary
A complete aviator, versatile in helicopters and airplanes with sixteen years of experience in the aviation industry. Motivated, enthusiastic pilot with a strong desire to always ensure safe and efficient outcomes for the crew, passengers and company.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of Operations
OAS Helicopters
02.2024 - Current
- Oversee daily flight operations of 7 AW 139 helicopters, 50+ strong team of Pilots, dispatchers and ground personnel; ensuring seamless coordination among operations staff and other departments alongside the efficient execution of tasks.
- Define, implement, and continuously revise operational policies and guidelines through manuals, FSIs and Memos.
- Was part of the team that oversaw the successful transition of OAS to becoming the first fully compliant IOGP 690 operator in Nigeria.
- Was part of the team that successfully commenced the ENI, and Total Energies Contracts with successful pre-contract audits for Shell and Renaissance as well.
Chief Pilot
OAS Helicopters
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Planned daily, weekly, and yearly rosters for various sorties and contract flights.
- Completed post-flight maintenance reports and worked with maintenance for post-maintenance check flights.
- Monitored pilot performance and coached individual crew members to improve abilities.
- Exercised oversight over crew flying standards.
- Acted as an Interface between crew and the FDM program regarding just culture
- Established a culture of continuous improvement within the pilot team through regular performance evaluations, feedback sessions, and targeted professional development plans.
- Maintained current knowledge of Nig Cars and industry developments.
Training Manager
Caverton Helicopters
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Coordinated all the various bases to develop customized training solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
- Improved overall efficiency of the training department by ensuring faster turn-around of licenses and required training
- Collaborated with other departments to align training programs with organizational goals and objectives.
- Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.
- Had oversight over the CATC simulator
BASE MANAGING PILOT
CAVERTON (CHEVRON)
04.2018 - 05.2022
- Oversee running of entire base consisting of 11 aircraft and over 100 personnel (Pilots, Engineers and ground support staff)
- Maintain daily, weekly and annual flight crew rosters
- Provide direction to flight crew in their tasks
- Coordinate flight operations effectively
- Coordinate with management and NCAA personnel when necessary
- Communicate with flight crew members and management personnel
- Supervising and co-operating with base maintenance Manager
- Carefully managing service during operational disruptions with goal of maintaining high level of customer service
- Read and interpret technical procedures, blueprints and flight manuals
- Ensure strict adherence to flight operations manual
- Establishing and keeping good relations with client and service contractors
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state laws and regulations especially Nigerian Civil aviation regulations
- Investigating and reporting any irregularity in handling of aircraft, passengers
- Oversee implementation of company safety management system on base.
Chief Pilot (Escravos Base)
Pan - African Airlines (Bristow Group)
04.2017 - 06.2017
- Oversaw running of entire base consisting of 11 aircraft and 46 pilots, reporting to head of flight operations
- Maintained daily, weekly and annual flight crew rosters
- Provided direction to flight crews in their tasks
- Coordinated flight operations effectively
- Coordinated with management and NCAA personnel when necessary
- Communicated with flight crew members and management personnel
- Read and interpreted technical procedures, blueprints and flight manuals
- Ensured strict adherence to flight operations manual
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state laws; including Nigeria Civil aviation regulations and client requirements.
Captain
Pan-African Airlines (Bristow Group)
05.2016 - 04.2018
- In charge of start, continuation, diversion and end of flights
- Oversaw safety of persons and cargo carried on aircraft
- Managed conduct and safety of crew members while efficiently piloting Bell 412 aircraft within all applicable limitations without any incidents
- Ensured all applicable laws and operating manuals were being adhered to
First Officer
Pan African Airlines (Bristow Group)
01.2011 - 05.2016
- Assisted various aircraft commanders in flight preparation and operations
- Notified captains of any variations in standard operating procedures
- Prepared weight and balance forms for each flight
- Assisted in controlling operations and procedures during emergencies
- Completed careful pre-flight checks and post-flight briefings to maintain safety standards.
- Communicated with tower control operators at airports.
- Assisted pilot with all aircraft operations from takeoff to landing.
Education
M.sc - Procurement, Logistics And Supply Chain Management
University of Salford
Manchester 01.2021 - Current
CPL, IR, ATPL (Helicopter) - Helicopter Piloting And Navigation
Bristow Academy
Titusville, Florida 01.2010 - 01.2011
CPL, IR, MER (Airplane) - Aircraft Piloting And Navigation
Nigeria College of Aviation Technology
Zaria 09.2006 - 05.2009
B.sc - Mathematics
Lagos State University
Lagos 01.2000 - 09.2004
Skills
Total Time - 6,500 hours
Type Ratings
Airplanes
Tampico TB-9
Tampico TB-20
Beech Baron 58
Helicopters
Sikorsky 300CBI
Bell 407
Bell 412
Sikorsky SK92
AW 139
References
1. Damilola Adelana
Oando Aviation Advisor,
+2348174117127
2. Micheal Ihezukwu
Lead Pilot,
Bristow Escravos
tattydoz@yahoo.com
+2347037709237
3. Roland Essien
Aviation Manager,
Chevron, Lagos
rolandessien@ gmail.com
+2348054621478,
Timeline
Director of Operations
OAS Helicopters
02.2024 - Current
Chief Pilot
OAS Helicopters
05.2023 - 02.2024
Training Manager
Caverton Helicopters
08.2022 - 05.2023
M.sc - Procurement, Logistics And Supply Chain Management
University of Salford
01.2021 - Current
BASE MANAGING PILOT
CAVERTON (CHEVRON)
04.2018 - 05.2022
Chief Pilot (Escravos Base)
Pan - African Airlines (Bristow Group)
04.2017 - 06.2017
Captain
Pan-African Airlines (Bristow Group)
05.2016 - 04.2018
First Officer
Pan African Airlines (Bristow Group)
01.2011 - 05.2016
CPL, IR, ATPL (Helicopter) - Helicopter Piloting And Navigation
Bristow Academy
01.2010 - 01.2011
CPL, IR, MER (Airplane) - Aircraft Piloting And Navigation
Nigeria College of Aviation Technology
09.2006 - 05.2009
B.sc - Mathematics
Lagos State University
01.2000 - 09.2004