SALEM ALKHAZRAJI

Managed Aviation Safety training programs based on industry training needs liaising with International and local training providers.

• Provided management support and guidance to the Airside Operations Duty Team to provide excellent services to Airlines/Clients working closely with key stakeholders
• Reinforced Aviation Safety and Security civil aviation regulations
• To be responsible for ensuring that the required response to any emergency is met in accordance with the Airport Emergency Plan
• Led Emiratization initiatives and Projects:
• Worked closely with EY HR Recruitment team to attract, assess, interview and select suitable candidates to join the Ground Handling team in Airside Operations
• Designed and implemented Personal and Career Development Plans
• Identified potential candidates to fill some critical managerial roles within EASG implementing a succession plans
• Led the facilitation requirements for Passengers with Reduced Mobility in Airport environment.

• Supported the business improvement initiatives focusing on Training, Planning and Health Safety & Environment
• Overseen training and development of staff and provided development career progression programmes monitoring the progress of individuals
• Managed the partnership with external training providers and been the strategic interface between various concerned departments
• Managed the Succession Planning programs for EASG
• Participated in the contingency planning with other operators and stakeholders to ensure Safety and On-time-Performance are maintained
• Led Emiratization initiatives and the facilitation requirements of passengers with reduced mobility in Airport environment.

• Set up strategies, policies and processes to ensure attraction, recruitment, training, development and retention of UAE National staff in Abu Dhabi Airports Group are in place to meet Emiratization targets through implementation of a robust Emiratization strategy
• Set an annual Emiratization targets and guidelines to every Department within Abu Dhabi Airports Group in consultation with department Heads, executive management team members and HR to meet Abu Dhabi Airports Emiratization objectives
• Managed the partnerships with all government and external organizations, including Tawteen,
• Tanmia, the Executive Council, others …
• Built the relationship with leading Emiratization agencies and organizations to actively participate in career fairs, conferences, and other related events to raise the profile of the company as a “Preferred Employer” for UAE Nationals
• Worked closely with the People & Capability team and Gulf Center for Aviation Studies to develop and manage the UAE Nationals Management Development Program
• Managed the internships/ work experience programs of UAE National Students
• Managed the succession planning for UAE Nationals across Abu Dhabi Airports Group by supporting the high caliber of UAE national in reaching management level and leadership position.

• Developed and implemented an effective strategies, policies and procedures in relation to a broad range of training and development activities ensuring strategies are in place to develop the most effective performers as well as staff required to improve performance
• Developed training programs for employee behavioral development and competency development
• Performed training need analysis across all business units
• Worked with management to develop training plan and budget
• Developed training calendar and materials for classroom training
• Managed onsite training information
• Reviewed and recommended improvements to existing training programs including Aviation Safety and Security specific training programs.

• Identified and proposed training and development programs to upgrade the competencies of the employees in accordance to the business strategy and based on best practices
• Determined organization’s training needs to meet business objectives
• Performed quality assurance reviews of training documentations
• Controlled training expenditures within assigned budgets
• Assisted in recruitment, orientation, performance evaluation and talent review activities.

• Managed Aviation Safety training programs based on industry training needs liaising with International and local training providers.

• Teaching: “Propellers” & “Aeronautical Materials”

• Strategic Planning:
• Carried out a complete assessment of and developed long term plan to enhance career development for the GCAA management team
• Researched planned and implemented training programs to enhance the Emiratization policy of the GCAA
• Sourced the best training providers, liaised with international and local organizations to ensure high quality, efficient and effective training courses were made available to GCAA staff to ensure both the goals of the Authority for excellence were achieved and that international best practices were being implemented
• Researched and analyzed needs to present the overall annual training plan and associated budget to the Senior Management Team
• Management:
• Introduced a system by which training needs and achievements of GCAA employees were tracked and recorded
• Set up, supervised, and monitored ongoing training courses to meet demands of the GCAA employees and those of other local and international authorities, evaluating their effectiveness, ensuring they were implemented within budgetary limits
• Supervised UAE national trainees through assessments and apprenticeships, analyzing performance and making necessary recommendations for compensation schemes
• Coordinated with Tertiary Institutions in the country, (such as HCT) to organize work placements for UAE National students
• Quality Assurance:
• Developed methods to ensure training efficiency and effectiveness
• Ensured student results and performance met recognized international standards
• Carried out ongoing monitoring and evaluation of training courses and instructors Human Resources
• Contributed as a member of the Human Resources Management team to the development of HR strategies and policies
• Compiled training profiles and needs for the UAE National employees within various departments
• Participated in recruitment of UAE Nationals into ATCO positions

• Teaching: “Theory of Flight” (Aerodynamics) & “Aircraft Structure”

• Teaching: “Theory of Flight” (Aerodynamics) & “Aircraft Structure”

• Total flying hours: 777.25