Experience

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  Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

  • Canada
  • Airlines and Aviation
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Manager, Construction & Activity Coordination

    • May 2016 - Dec 2017

    Oversaw and coordinated 2 years of a 3 year Airfield Rehabilitation Program from initial Plan of Construction Operations approval by Transport Canada through to the first full year of airfield construction. Ensured integrity of Airport Operations while facilitating construction operations both during the day and overnight.

  • Airport Duty Manager

    • Dec 2010 - Feb 2017

    Manage 50 unionized employees to facilitate the safe and efficient daily operation of airside and groundside activities including a passenger ferry service. Responsibilities include winter operations, airfield lighting and pavement maintenance, adherence to Transport Canada regulations and policies, wildlife control, noise management, tenant relations and customer service.

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  Greater Toronto Airports Authority

  • Canada
  • Airlines and Aviation
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Manager, Airfield Standards

    • Dec 2007 - May 2010

    Managed a team of four employees. Created and oversaw a quality assurance program to meet the requirements of Canadian Aviation Regulation (CAR) 107.03 (g), Safety Management Systems/Quality Assurance. Coordinated the implementation with various departments to exceed the 2011 mandated time frame under the CAR.

  • Manager, Aviation Standards, Noise and Enforcement

    • Apr 2005 - Dec 2007

    Managed a team of seven employees as part of responsibilities to ensure the safety of airside operations. Maintained the Aerodrome Operating Certificate, enforced CARs as they relate to noise operating restrictions, and ensured that Transport Canada standards were met. Also maintained the noise management regime for the GTAA through meetings, workshops and forums, and participated in a community education program to balance the needs of all stakeholders.

  • Apron Operations Officer

    • Aug 2002 - Apr 2005

    Provided aircraft traffic advisory service on GTAA-controlled aprons in coordination with NAV CANADA and other responsible agencies. Responsible for the safe and efficient movement of aircraft and equipment on these surfaces.

  • Aviation Standards Officer

    • Jan 1997 - Aug 2002

    Developed the Airside Safety Officer Program and the Airside Vehicle Operator Permits tester before moving to Aviation Standards to maintain the Airport Operations Manual and the Canada Air Pilot/Canada Flight Supplement. Also conducted field inspections to ensure aerodrome certification standards and maintain the Toronto Pearson operating certificate. Acted as liaison between Transport Canada-Aerodrome Safety and the GTAA. Also involved in construction coordination, NOTAM preparation, Crane/OLS evaluations and GTAA procedures such as low visibility operations.

  • Management Assistant to Senior Executives and Chief Executive Officer

    • May 1995 - Jan 1997

    Report evaluations and preliminary infield cargo planning. Participated in financial negotiations for Toronto Pearson transfer and performed computer network administration and various office duties.