Experience

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  Vueling Airlines

  • Barcelona y alrededores, España

  • Co Founder

    • Feb 2003 - Oct 2011
    • Barcelona y alrededores, España

    As one of four founders of Vueling, I started the project working with Easy Jet/ Jet Blue/ Southwest to gain an understanding of the lowcost ethos. Compiling all ideas I set up the following departments - • Operations Control Centre • Crewing & forward planning • PR Marketing - Internal communications• Planning / Slot management • Customer Service Centre • Quality control Centre After which time I was responsible and accountable for the above sectors as well as acting as AOC postholder.

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  Cougar Leasing

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Operations / Sales Director

    • Apr 2001 - Jan 2003
    • London, United Kingdom

    Leasing with tour operators for the leasing of three aircraft. I also managed the integrated operations center. Key responsibilities - • UK CAA Postholder• Obtaining/managing slots • Safety Department • Maintaining budgets of $1,500,000

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  Air Foyle

  • Luton, United Kingdom

  • Operations / Crewing Manager

    • Jul 1991 - Mar 2001
    • Luton, United Kingdom

    Direct report to the Managing Director, I was responsible for the efficient running of the flight operations department. My main role was to implement operational and crewing procedures for start up airlines, which included Easyjet/Virgin Express/Air World/TNT Airways.Key Responsibilities include – • UK CAA Postholder• Account Manager • Airport Slot Co-ordinator worldwide Previous positions at Air Foyle include Operations Supervisor, Crewing Supervisor, Operations Controller and Crewing Controller.

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  Harsant Air Services

  • Ibiza

  • Airport Manager

    • Apr 1982 - Apr 1991
    • Ibiza

    Supervisory ground handling agent for many European airlines.Key Responsibilities included – • Arranging staff coverage for a 24 hour operation• Liaison with customers and airport management • Reporting all issues to airlines

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  TUI España

  • Ibiza

  • Airport Co-ordinator

    • Mar 1980 - Mar 1982
    • Ibiza

    Supervising the resort representatives in airport procedures and arranging passenger transfers to and from the resorts.Assisting the clients while on holiday with Thomson, arranging resort transfers and excursions. Dealing with consulate and medical enquiries.