Ahsan Zahid, Aviation Consultant

Ahsan Zahid

Aviation Consultant

AVIATION TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANTS

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Bachelor's degree, Aviation Management (Hons)
Experience
2 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :2 years, 4 Months

Aviation Consultant at AVIATION TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANTS
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • October 2012 to January 2015

Joined as an Intern and then as an Amateur Aviation Consultant:
-Conducted ‘Passenger Facilitation Research Project’ at Allama Iqbal Intl Airport, Lahore with an official report to CAA (Civil Aviation Authority), identifying the current reasons for the delay and devising the strategy for the future, keeping in view the Passenger Facilitations & Expectation.
-Devised the ‘Marketing & Selling Strategy’ for Aero- AT3 Aircraft in MENA & Pakistan & Presented this Strategy to a Greek Potential Investor
-Proposed & Presented “Rawalakot Air Safari” Project Proposal
-Proposed and launched “Air Travel Needs Analysis” on GMS Group Company
-Wrote displayable website marketing content for Aviation Websites.
-Offered Air Indus a Marketing Proposal
-Invigilated B1/ B2 Examinations
-Devised how PBN can result in reduced Bird strikes for 1st Bird Strike Conference & FOD Prevention Runway Safety Conference
-Edited and managed the different email and website content for the company
-Proposed In-flight Entertainment Proposal
-Launched HRM and TNA (Training Need Analysis) on IAT (Institute of Aviation Technology)
-Entrepreneurship Research on Business Success and assisted new start-up companies

Internship at PAKISTAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • January 2014 to July 2014

A hand on live exposure of all of the departments of CAA.
Close coordinated work with Complaint Cell of CAA.
Orientation and Practical Acclimation to the Airport environment and an insight into all of the functions that are served by CAA in governing all the airports of the country.
=>Acclimatized to the IMS (Integrated Management System) department of CAA at Lahore Airport getting well versed with its working on the International Quality and Safety Standards such as: QMS ISO 9001: 2008, OHSAS 18001: 2007, ISO 14001: 2004, ICAO SMS Doc: 9859.
=> Developed a good understanding of the IMS Standards Documentation & Regulatory Framework, on which an interactive session with the supervisors and departments head allowed for extended discussions while delivering official presentations reflecting my understanding of the department and global standards of IMS, ICAO & ISO.
=> Observed in detail the typical functioning of the HR department while developing questions on how the HR System & Policies are embedded by an Airport Authority.
=> Interviewed veterans HR specialists responsible for all of the HR functions such as Recruitment & Selection, Leave Methodology, Compensation, Remunerations and etc that are governed by 1982 act of Civil Aviation Authority.
=>Got well oriented and practically experienced in action the Export Cargo Handling Procedures, type of shipments, type of cargo, the type of ULD’s, Shippers and Consignee limitations, Role of Cargo Agents, Generation of the pre flight manifest and etc.
=> On CAA’s instruction, physically visited Walton Aerodrome (OPLH) where Lahore Flying Club & Hybrid Flying schools are located to understand the GA (General Aviation) view point on CAA’s Airworthiness department.
=> Acclimated to the basic working of the nerve cell of Civil Aviation Authorities’ AISO (Aeronautical Information Service Provider) and Pre Flight Information Unit Cell by in depth study of the AIP (Aeronautical Information Publication), understanding ANS (Air Navigation Services) of Pakistani Airspace in extensive detail with chart reading attuning further Airspace Classes, Aerodromes in Pakistan and there types, Runway lengths, ICAO codes and etc.
=>Paid live inspection visits to the Domestic & International Departure & Arrival Lounges to witness the maintenance and available space in the lounges and concourse halls while working closely with the Passenger Feedback & Suggestion Cell
=> Monitored complaint handling softwares, manual and automatic record, complaint follow- up, complaint entry, passenger concerns, how to deal up the matter and all the aspects related from Passengers Facilitation’s View Point
=> Witnessed the duties that a Flight Operation Officer performs using the softwares such as Airport Connect an etc. I also listened to the live Pilot ATC communication as a notification to the FOO to handle the flight and practically witnessed the ground handling of the Emirates flight while using Ground Handling Agency Manuals and etc.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Aviation Management (Hons)
  • at Superior University, Lahore
  • October 2014

Covered the following subjects in vivid detail: -Essentials of Aviation Management; Fiscal Aspects of Aviation, Air Law, Aviation Project Management, Business & Corporate Aviation Management -Air Crash Investigation, Aviation Safety, Airport Security, Aviation English -Airline Management (Operation Scheduling, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Low Cost Carriers, Aviation Psychology & Human Factors) -Airport Planning & Management, Ground Handling, Airspace & Air Traffic Management, Security -B737 Familiarisation Course (PIA), Data Analysis Techniques (Management Information System, Business Statistics, Quantitative Techniques in Business, Computer Applications in Business) -Aviation Leadership (Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Communication Skills & Personality Development, Business Ethics, Business Communication & Report Writing) -Pilot/Flight Theory (Aero Engines & Aircraft Systems, Meteorology, Flight Navigation & ATS Geography, Flight Planning, Aircraft Instruments & Radio Nav Aids, Instrument Flight Procedures, Flight Simulations, Aircraft Operations & Performance, Aerodynamics) Achievements: -Won the Best Presenter of the University Award -Won the Best Essay Writer Competition -Participated in "Stepping in to the Professional World" Seminars -Hosted and Oragnised events such as "Charismatic Superior Night" -Represented my Aviation Department as a Table Tennis player in sports week -Community Service Award -Event & Stage Organiser & Host -Among the toppers of my BS Aviation Management batch of 2010 -Participated in Aircraft familiarisation course

Diploma, Human Factors in Aviation Course
  • at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Worldwide
  • May 2014

The Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) went for 5 weeks and got my blogs published as part of the certificate exercise.

High school or equivalent, IGCSEs & GCE A Levels
  • at Sargodhian Spirit Trust Public School Rashidabad
  • June 2010

Had taken Physics, Maths, Applied Information & Communication Technology in A Levels while mainly studied (Business, English Literature, Additional Maths, Coordinated Sciences) for 9 IGCSE’s & 2 GCE O Levels in 2008. Achievements: -Best Speaker of the English SSTPSR -Captain of House & School Prefect (Appointment holder) -Member Amnesty International Club -Did Fund Raising and gathered an Aid for Victims of Earthquake 2005 in terms of arranging 100 blankets for AJK with my Principal - Got selected to represent my school in AAJ TV Channel show -Club Secretary Aero-modeling -Winner of 3 Principal’s Commendations Award -Member Hockey, Football, Rugby and Cricket teams of School -Pioneer Editor in launching up the 1st College Magazine “Sabhiroshan Times” -Acted Shakespeare's play McBeth on Stage (Dagger Scene) -Student Editor at College Magazine -School Hockey Team Captain -Community Service Award for running Literacy program for a gardener and students from underprivileged backgorunds -Event & Stage Organiser & Host of various events organised at school Member of the following Clubs and Societies -Amnesty International Club -International Affairs Club -Aero Modelling Club -Photography Club -Debating Club -English Literature Club -Munch kins Club -Glee Club -Rotary Club

Specialties & Skills

Commercial Aviation
Aviation Security
Aviation Industry
Aviation Operations
Airports
Microsoft Flight Simulator FSX and FS9
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Power Point

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Expert
Hindi
Expert
Punjabi
Intermediate

Memberships

Aircraft Owners & Pilot Association
  • Member
  • December 2014

Training and Certifications

Human Factors in Aviation (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2014
FAA Accredited Aviation Safety Courses (Training)
Training Institute:
Aircraft Owners & Pilot's Association
Date Attended:
October 2011
Aircraft Familiarisation Course (B737) Advanced (Training)
Training Institute:
Superior University, Lahore
Date Attended:
November 2010

Hobbies

  • Keeping myself updated through
    -Subscriber of Arabian Aerospace, Flight Global, Air-nation, Ascent International -Updating my word and knowledge bank - Watching Air-crash Investigations, Aviation Documentaries, Webinars - Eye on Current Affairs - Swimming, Playing, Music, Writing and Reading