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Daniel Cruz is a seasoned aviation expert with extensive experience in air traffic management, safety oversight, and air mobility. He has worked with top organizations such as EASA, Naviga Advisors, and ALG, providing advisory services and leading projects in the aviation industry. Cruz holds a Master's Degree in Airport Systems from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and an MBA from ITAérea Aeronautical Business School.

Credentials

  • ICAO Virtual Classroom Instructor (VCI)
    The International Civil Aviation Organization
    Oct, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • Civil Aviation Inspector
    AESA (Spanish Aviation Safety & Security Agency)
    Sep, 2013
    - Apr, 2026
  • Qualified Instructor for the ICAO Safety Management for Practitioners (SMxP) Course
    The International Civil Aviation Organization

Experience

    • Germany
    • Airlines and Aviation
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Lead Expert on Air Traffic Management (ATM) and Air Navigation Services (ANS) - SCOPE APP Project
      • Feb 2024 - Present

      Bangkok Project Office Manager and Lead Expert in support of the SCOPE APP Project in Southeast Asia for the definition and implementation of the ATM/ANS and Safety Intelligence workstreamObjetives of the SCOPE APP Project: • Enhance cooperation on civil aviation between the EU, ASEAN States and other relevant stakeholders. • Improve civil aviation safety in the ASEAN region. • Improve civil aviation environmental sustainability• Strengthen the resilience of civil aviation to shocks and disruptions in ASEAN countries

    • Technical cooperation SME
      • Jul 2015 - Present

      Provision of advisory services on ATM/ANS, AGA and safety management for CAAs, RSOOs and ANSPs under several technical cooperation aviation projects, including:- ARISE Plus Civil Aviation Project- EU-South East Asia Aviation Partnership Project (EU-SEA APP)- EU-South Asia Aviation Partnership Project II (EU-SA APP II)- Zambia ASSP II Project- CAAT-EASA Safety Oversight Project- EU-Africa Safety in Aviation (EU-ASA) Project - Eastern Partnership and Central Asia Project (EaP/CA)- Euromed Aviation Safety Project (EASP)- European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP)

    • Project Office Manager and ATM/ANS & Safety Intelligence Expert - ARISE+ & EU-SEA APP Projects
      • Sep 2019 - Dec 2023

      Bangkok Project Office Manager, ATM/ANS and safety intelligence expert for two regional projects implemented by EASA in the ASEAN Region aimed at improving regional integration and aviation safety.

    • ANS Expert at the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT)
      • Nov 2017 - Oct 2019

      Technical support to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) to address specific safety oversight-related issues in the ANS domain.

    • Managing Director & Founder @Navigaadvisors
      • 2024 - Present
      • Worldwide

      Happy founder of Naviga Advisors, a new-generation Air Mobility and Transportation advisory boutique. With over 15 years of presence in the industry, we are committed to improving the air transport system by delivering tailor-made solutions that foster compliance, sustainability and innovation.At Naviga, we provide holistic and expert advice to national governments, aviation agencies, regulators and service providers.Know more about us here: https://www.navigaadvisors.com/

    • Accredited trainer of the ICAO Safety Management for Practitioners training (SMxP)
      • Nov 2016 - Present
      • Worldwide

      ICAO-Qualified Instructor for the Safety Management for Practitioners (SMxP) with several activities delivered across the globe including EUR, WACAF and APAC regions

    • Spain
    • Airlines and Aviation
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Lecturer
      • Apr 2013 - Present

      Teaching civil aviation systems and their institutional frameworks, certification of Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) and moderating aviation business cases within the Air Navigation Module of the Master

    • Director of Msc in Air Transport Management
      • Apr 2013 - Dec 2015

      Director of the MSc & MBA in Air Transport Business Administration in Madrid

    • Spain
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Senior Engagement Manager Aviation
      • Jan 2021 - 2023

      Sr. Manager and air transport expert advising CAAs, RSOOs, service providers and multilaterals worldwide.Leading the implementation of EASA’s technical cooperation projects in ATM/ANS & safety intelligence across ASEAN. Since 2021 involved in advanced air mobility projects.Reporting to the Partner in charge of the Aviation Practice.

    • Engagement Manager
      • Jul 2018 - Jan 2021

      Engagement Manager reporting to the Principal in charge of the Aviation Practice.

    • Senior Consultant
      • Dec 2015 - Jul 2018

      Senior Consultant reporting to the Principal in charge of the Aviation Practice.

  • SENASA
    • Madrid
    • Civil Aviation Inspector | Air Navigation Services | Aviation Instructor
      • Jan 2012 - Jan 2016
      • Madrid

      Civil aviation inspector on behalf of the Spanish Aviation Safety & Security Agency (AESA) carrying out certification and safety oversight activities in the framework of the Single European Sky:- ATS & AIS audits and inspections- Certification of ANSPs - ATM/ANS rulemaking- Drafting of AMCs and guidance material for the Spanish CAA - National PBN implementation strategies and member of the PBN Implementation Group for Spain since Nov. 2012- Annual reports on the implementation of the Single European Sky (SES) and the Flexible Use of Airspace (FUA)Instructor on ATM/ANS under EASA´s technical cooperation projects

  • Isdefe
    • Madrid y alrededores, España
    • ATM/ANS Air Procedure Designer
      • Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
      • Madrid y alrededores, España

      Conventional & GNSS flight procedures designer - AIP review and amendments- Airport and air transport operations design- Airport capacity study and airport capacity simulation (SIMMOD)- Airspace structure- Aviation easements studies- Noise impacts studies

  • Aeroyur
    • Madrid y alrededores, España
    • Head of Energy and Runway Lighting, Airport Visual Aids
      • Dec 2008 - Dec 2009
      • Madrid y alrededores, España

      Head of Energy and Runway Lighting Department, Airport Visual Aids (120K annual contract):- Leading the development of airport projects for Madrid Barajas Airport- Engineering support to the Department of Energy and Runway Lighting of AENA- Airport systems certifications according to ICAO SARPs and national regulations

  • Red Bull
    • Madrid y alrededores, España
    • Student Brand Manager
      • Apr 2006 - Jul 2009
      • Madrid y alrededores, España

      Brand ambassador at the Polytechnic University of Madrid. Sports and musics events and sales development

Education

  • 2010 - 2011
    Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
    Master’s Degree, Airport systems
  • 2011 - 2012
    ITAérea Aeronautical Business School
    Master of Business Administration - MBA, Air Transport Companies Management (Executive)
  • The University of Queensland
    International Business Communications (Australia)
  • 2003 - 2009
    Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
    Bachelor’s Degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering

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