Head of Administration and Government Relations
The Abraaj Group
Total des années d'expérience :24 years, 4 Mois
• In-charge of all Administration staff to ensure that they achieve their objectives and results and assigns special tasks/projects.
• Manages budget for all administration expenditures such as car hire, couriers, etc.
• In charge of setting up corporate accounts with hotels, courier companies, etc.
• Attends meetings with Senior staff and CEO in regards to budgeting expenditures of the company’s logistics, hotel rates, airticket rates, car hire with a view to maximizing efficiency and cost savings
• Establishing good relationship with Embassies / Consulates / Ministries and other Governmental Companies to introduce our company.
• In charge of applying business visas for Senior Management staff.
• Prepares No-Objection Letters (NOC) in both English and Arabic required for business visa.
• In charge of all private aviation related issues, buying or re-selling of private aircrafts for Senior Management and establishes good relationships with different airlines and private jet oficials in order to ease air travel for all staff.
• Coordinates with private jet officials in regards to Senior Management staff travel and ensuring that all order are in place.
• Handles legal documents attestations at the Notary Departments, Minisry of Foreign Affairs, etc.
• Manages office space relocation, setting up meeting rooms/new office space for new staff.
• Assists Senior staff in regards to selling of cars, accomodations, etc. when required.
Provide the required linkage between the
Managed a team of Customer Services - to achieve results and objectives.
Handled customer complaints in accordance with established procedures.
Managed the Charter Department.
Participated in achieving the financial and non financial targets set for the Program.
Provided on-the-job coaching, counseling and identify training needs to develop team.
Submitted suggestions/recommendations/comments to help maintain the NETJETS image and solved operational/technical issues.
Head of Administration and Government Relations
Interacted with Private Jet owners and receiving orders for new flight bookings.
Changed /updated existing flights, canceled segments or entire flights and related co-ordination.
Completed research for future flights or special requests.
Sensitive to probability of regional and cultural considerations.
Responded to customer's requests in a timely fashion.
Provided research and accurate Information at all time to provide the best service.
Understand operational restrictions, international operations and customs requirements and material available to research and confirm the information.
Determined if planning/operations must be reviewed and /or approved.
Utilized multiple resource materials (atlas, Ac-U-Kwik, AOPA, charts, maps, and computer software) to assist customer in scheduling trip itinerary.
Operations/limitations/specifications of aircraft in relationship to customers requested itinerary.
Understand fractional aircraft ownership contract limitations and where to find specific information.
Re-confirmed flights, reviewing all aspects on itinerary, segment per segment.
Made changes per customer request and advised customer of changes if any operational problems.
Communicated on daily basis with all vendors including FBO handling in assisting with customer arrival and departure, airport slots if any, diversions, catering, ground transportation, customer hotel booking, crew hotel booking, arranging crew food, flight plans, customer baggage on domestic and international flight to assure overall quality of service is up to standard.
Assisted customer by providing options and alternatives so that customer movement can be safe and in timely manner.
Arranged charter aircrafts and preparing charter quotation for charter customers with in the Middle East, Europe and the USA and following up with payment and billing issues.
Good knowledge of PCA regulations (FAR’S), specifically Parts 91 and 135.
• Interacted with Private Jet owners and receiving orders for new flight bookings.
• Changed /updated existing flights, canceled segments or entire flights and related co-ordination.
• Completed research for future flights or special requests.
• Sensitive to probability of regional and cultural considerations.
• Responded to customer's requests in a timely fashion.
• Provided research and accurate Information at all time to provide the best service.
• Understand operational restrictions, international operations and customs requirements and material available to research and confirm the information.
• Determined if planning/operations must be reviewed and /or approved.
• Utilized multiple resource materials (atlas, Ac-U-Kwik, AOPA, charts, maps, and computer software) to assist customer in scheduling trip itinerary.
• Operations/limitations/specifications of aircraft in relationship to customers requested itinerary.
• Understand fractional aircraft ownership contract limitations and where to find specific information.
• Re-confirmed flights, reviewing all aspects on itinerary, segment per segment.
• Made changes per customer request and advised customer of changes if any operational problems.
• Communicated on daily basis with all vendors including FBO handling in assisting with customer arrival and departure, airport slots if any, diversions, catering, ground transportation, customer hotel booking, crew hotel booking, arranging crew food, flight plans, customer baggage on domestic and international flight to assure overall quality of service is up to standard.
• Assisted customer by providing options and alternatives so that customer movement can be safe and in timely manner.
• Arranged charter aircrafts and preparing charter quotation for charter customers with in the Middle East, Europe and the USA and following up with payment and billing issues.
• Good knowledge of PCA regulations (FAR’S), specifically Parts 91 and 135.
• Interacted with Private Jet owners and receiving orders for new flight bookings.
• Changed /updated existing flights, canceled segments or entire flights and related co-ordination.
• Completed research for future flights or special requests.
• Sensitive to probability of regional and cultural considerations.
• Responded to customer's requests in a timely fashion.
• Provided research and accurate Information at all time to provide the best service.
• Understand operational restrictions, international operations and customs requirements and material available to research and confirm the information.
• Determined if planning/operations must be reviewed and /or approved.
• Utilized multiple resource materials (atlas, Ac-U-Kwik, AOPA, charts, maps, and computer software) to assist customer in scheduling trip itinerary.
• Operations/limitations/specifications of aircraft in relationship to customers requested itinerary.
• Understand fractional aircraft ownership contract limitations and where to find specific information.
• Re-confirmed flights, reviewing all aspects on itinerary, segment per segment.
• Made changes per customer request and advised customer of changes if any operational problems.
• Communicated on daily basis with all vendors including FBO handling in assisting with customer arrival and departure, airport slots if any, diversions, catering, ground transportation, customer hotel booking, crew hotel booking, arranging crew food, flight plans, customer baggage on domestic and international flight to assure overall quality of service is up to standard.
• Assisted customer by providing options and alternatives so that customer movement can be safe and in timely manner.
• Arranged charter aircrafts and preparing charter quotation for charter customers with in the Middle East, Europe and the USA and following up with payment and billing issues.
• Good knowledge of PCA regulations (FAR’S), specifically Parts 91 and 135.
Flight Operation Information Center and developed their first Identification System for all Saudia Employee which was later implemented and used up to present day along with joined the special Saudia Y2K Team.
Completing major projects in challenging time All GAZZAZ Centers in Jeddah, Makkah, Madina and several Major Projects
College Degree in Programming & Computer Science
College Degree in Programming & Computer Science
Military Diploma and graduated as First Officer
Secondary High School