Sagara Dissanayaka

Experienced aviation professional specializing in aircraft turnaround and ramp operations management, with strong expertise in resource and manpower management, aircraft dispatch, load control and weight & balance. Proven ability to lead operational teams, manage disruptions and drive safe, efficient and on-time operations. Qualified training instructor with extensive experience delivering theoretical and practical training, competency assessments and staff development, with a strong focus on safety, compliance and operational excellence.

• Travelling, Aviation & Industry Learning, Fitness & Outdoor Activities, Technology, Reading & Professional Development, and Team Sports.

Achieved “Exceeds Expectations” performance rating for five consecutive performance review cycles.

Entrusted by management to lead Aircraft Dispatch training alongside my Aircraft Dispatch Shift Lead responsibilities.

Successfully completed ICAO Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) for Instructors.

Successfully completed the British Airways Train-the-Trainer Course and subsequently trained all qualified Aircraft Dispatchers.

Successfully completed the Air Seychelles Train-the-Trainer Course and subsequently trained all qualified Aircraft Dispatchers.

• Etihad Airways – A320 / A330 / B787-9 / B787-10 / B777-300 / A350 / B777F – Weight & Balance License
  Licensed to perform Weight & Balance and load control functions across Etihad passenger and freighter aircraft types.
• SriLankan Airlines – A320 / A330-200 / A340-200 – Weight & Balance License
  Qualified to perform Weight & Balance, load planning and load control functions for SriLankan Airlines aircraft.
• Nasair – E190 / A320 – Weight & Balance Database
  Qualified in Weight & Balance database management and aircraft configuration data.
• Czech Airlines – A319 – Weight & Balance License
  Licensed to perform Weight & Balance and load control functions for A319 operations.
• Shaheen Air – B737-200 / A320 – Weight & Balance License
  Qualified to perform Weight & Balance and load control activities for B737-200 and A320 aircraft.
• Saudi Arabian Airlines – A320 – Weight & Balance License
  Licensed in aircraft Weight & Balance and load control procedures for A320 operations.
• Hainan Airlines – A330-200 / A330-300 / B767-300 – Weight & Balance License / Database
  Qualified in operational Weight & Balance and database management across multiple wide-body aircraft types.
• airberlin – A320 / A321 / A330-200 – Weight & Balance Database
  Qualified in aircraft Weight & Balance database configuration and maintenance.
• Gulf Air – E175 / A320 – Weight & Balance License
  Licensed to perform Weight & Balance and load control functions for E175 and A320 operations.
• Air Seychelles – A320 / A330-200 – Weight & Balance Database
  Qualified in Weight & Balance database management and aircraft configuration control.
• Biman Bangladesh Airlines – B737-800 / A310-300 / DC-10 / B777-300 – Weight & Balance License / Database
  Qualified in Weight & Balance operations and database management across multiple aircraft types.
• Jet Airways – A330-200 / B737-800 / B737-900 – Weight & Balance License / Database
  Qualified in Weight & Balance operations and database management for narrow- and wide-body aircraft.
• Royal Falcon – A320 / B737-200 – Weight & Balance License / Database
  Qualified in operational Weight & Balance and aircraft database management.
• Air Astana – A320 / A321 – Weight & Balance License / Database
  Qualified in Weight & Balance, load control and database management for A320 family aircraft.
• British Airways – B787-9 – Weight & Balance Qualification
  Qualified in Weight & Balance and load control requirements for British Airways B787-9 operations.
• ICAO Competency-Based Training & Assessment – Instructor Training
  Completed competency-based instructor training covering theoretical and practical training delivery, competency assessment and trainee performance evaluation.
• Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) – Train the Trainer
  Qualified to deliver theoretical and practical PBB training, competency assessments and operational qualification programs.
• Train the Trainer – British Airways
  Successfully completed the British Airways Train-the-Trainer course and subsequently delivered training to qualified Aircraft Dispatchers.
• Train the Trainer – Air Seychelles
  Successfully completed the Air Seychelles Train-the-Trainer course and subsequently delivered training to qualified Aircraft Dispatchers.
• Train the Trainer – Aircraft Weight & Balance | Etihad Airways
  Completed instructor training for the delivery of Aircraft Weight & Balance and Load Control theoretical and practical training.
• Ground Operations Management | IATA
  Professional training in airline ground operations management, resource utilization, safety, service delivery and operational performance.
• Airport Operations | IATA
  Training covering airport operations, stakeholder coordination, safety and efficient operational management.
• Aircraft Turnaround Observation
  Practical operational training focused on aircraft turnaround activities, coordination, safety, resource utilization and on-time performance.
• A380 Load Control Transition | Airbus
  Specialized training covering A380 Weight & Balance, aircraft loading and load control requirements.
• Advanced Load Control | Etihad Airways
  Advanced training in aircraft Weight & Balance, load planning, trim, aircraft limitations and complex load control operations.
• Advanced Check-in | Etihad Airways
  Advanced training in passenger check-in, DCS processes and complex passenger handling requirements.
• Sabre Load Manager Static – W&B Database | Etihad Airways / Sabre
  Specialized training in aircraft Weight & Balance database configuration, maintenance and data integrity.
• Sabre Load Manager Active | Etihad Airways / Sabre
  Operational training in aircraft load planning, Weight & Balance calculations and loadsheet production.
• RTB Weight & Balance System
  Certified in RTB system operations for aircraft Weight & Balance and load control.
• Gaetan Weight & Balance System
  Certified in Gaetan for aircraft load planning, Weight & Balance and load control processing.
• MACS Weight & Balance System
  Certified in MACS for aircraft Weight & Balance and operational load control.
• Sabre Load Manager System
  Certified in Sabre Load Manager for aircraft load planning, Weight & Balance and loadsheet production.
• Sabre Load Manager Static – Weight & Balance Database
  Certified in Weight & Balance database configuration, maintenance and aircraft data management.
• SITA Departure Control System (DCS)
  Certified in SITA DCS functions supporting passenger, flight and departure operations.
• Altea Flight Management (FM) System
  Certified in Altea FM for aircraft load control, Weight & Balance and flight management functions.
• Altea Customer Management (CM) System
  Certified in Altea CM for passenger handling, check-in, boarding and departure control functions.
• Cargospot System
  Certified in air cargo processing, documentation and operational cargo management.
• CargoWise System
  Certified in cargo, freight and logistics management system operations.
• Dangerous Goods Regulations for Load Controllers, Loadmasters & Ground Dispatchers – GCAA FIT 4.1.G
  Competency-based Dangerous Goods training covering DGR responsibilities applicable to load control, loadmaster and ground dispatch functions.
• Dangerous Goods Regulations – 4.1E | Velora Aviation
  Competency-based Dangerous Goods training covering applicable DGR knowledge, handling requirements and assigned operational responsibilities.
• Dangerous Goods Regulations CAT-6 | ADAS / Etihad Airways
  Training in Dangerous Goods acceptance, classification, documentation, handling and regulatory compliance.
• Dangerous Goods Regulations CAT-10 | ADAS
  Role-specific DGR training covering identification, safe handling and applicable operational responsibilities.
• Dangerous Goods Regulations CAT-03 | SriLankan Airlines
  DGR training applicable to cargo processing, acceptance and handling responsibilities.
• Dangerous Goods Regulations CAT-09 | Etihad Airways
  Role-specific DGR training covering Dangerous Goods awareness and applicable operational responsibilities.
• Basic Load Control | SriLankan Airlines
  Training in aircraft Weight & Balance fundamentals, load distribution, load planning, trim and loadsheet preparation.
• Basic Load Control | ADAS
  Training in aircraft load control fundamentals, Weight & Balance principles, loading limitations and operational procedures.
• SriLankan Airlines – Load Control Recurrent
  Recurrent training and competency validation in SriLankan Airlines Weight & Balance and load control procedures.
• Nasair – Load Control Recurrent | ADAS
  Recurrent competency training covering Nasair aircraft Weight & Balance and load control procedures.
• Jet Airways – Load Control Recurrent | ADAS
  Recurrent training maintaining competency in Jet Airways Weight & Balance and load control requirements.
• Saudi Airways – Load Control Recurrent | ADAS
  Recurrent training maintaining competency in Saudi Airways Weight & Balance and load control procedures.
• Advanced Cargo | SriLankan Airlines
  Advanced training in air cargo operations, special cargo, documentation, handling requirements and operational procedures.
• Basic Cargo | SriLankan Airlines
  Training in cargo acceptance, documentation, storage, delivery and aircraft cargo handling operations.
• Safety Management System (SMS) Basics
  Training in SMS principles, hazard identification, risk management, safety reporting and continuous safety improvement.
• Incident and Emergency Management – Non-Aircraft Related
  Training in non-aircraft emergency response, incident management, escalation, coordination and recovery procedures.
• Fire Warden Training – Theory & Practical
  Completed theoretical and practical training in fire prevention, emergency response, evacuation and Fire Warden responsibilities.
• Health & Safety Representative | Etihad Airways
  Training in workplace health and safety, hazard identification, safety reporting and safe working practices.
• Fire Warden | Etihad Airways
  Training in fire prevention, emergency response, evacuation procedures and workplace fire safety responsibilities.
• General Security Awareness Training
  Training in aviation security awareness, threat recognition, security responsibilities and compliance with security procedures.
• Business Continuity Management Awareness
  Training in business continuity, operational resilience, disruption response and recovery of critical business activities.
• Cyber Security End User Awareness
  Training in cyber security risks, phishing awareness, secure system usage and information security responsibilities.
• Data Privacy
  Training in data protection principles, confidentiality, responsible handling of personal information and privacy requirements.
• Team Management | SriLankan Airlines
  Training in team leadership, staff coordination, communication and effective workforce management.
• Brand Building | SriLankan Airlines
  Training in corporate brand representation, service standards and customer experience.
• Personality Development | SriLankan Airlines
  Professional development covering communication, confidence, interpersonal effectiveness and professional conduct.
• Customer Care | SriLankan Airlines
  Training in customer handling, communication, service standards and service recovery.
• Telephone Techniques | SriLankan Airlines
  Training in professional telephone communication and effective customer interaction.
• Presentation Skills | SriLankan Airlines
  Training in effective presentation techniques, communication, audience engagement and professional delivery.