Marios Belidis

Post Holder Accountable Manager (startup)
Preparation of strategy for pre launch operations - preparation of pre launch budget - development of critical
path to launch and milestones achievement - development of initial sales & marketing strategy - development
of Human Resources processes - setting up offices & IT systems - preparation of pricing strategy - corporate
identity & branding guidelines - operational budget forecast - setting up internal policies - preparation of
employment agreements & recruitment process - responsible for all operational interaction of the business with
the regulatory authorities - maintaining the approval of the Air Operator Certificate through successfully
completed authority audits - implementation of Quality and Safety Management Systems in order to maintain
the desired results in flight safety - ensure that air transport services are conducted in a safe, reliable and
financially responsible manner - supervision and monitoring of the duties of all Post Holders through
weekly/monthly meetings and yearly management review - development of strategic sales plan to maximize
sales and achieve revenues as per budget - development of long and medium term client relationships and draft
of sales agreements - preparation of marketing collateral - organizing company official launch event -
attending key industry events and exhibitions to raise brand awareness - responsible for all PR activities of the
business.

Budgetary forecasting - planning business objectives, goals, strategies and measures - Implementing systems
and processes to monitor and report on performance against agreed key performance indicators -
Organizational structure setup (identify skills gaps and devise hiring strategies) - Interpreting financial data
and drawing conclusions (reviewing and monitoring all budget expenditure) - Global market benchmark
analysis and business performance statistics - Preparation of business cases for CAPEX projects - Producing
informative, well-organized presentations for senior management - Development of marketing & corporate
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communications plan - Business development strategy - Developing detailed project plans - Negotiating legal
contracts with suppliers & customers - Monitoring day to day flight operations & hospitality services
Developing staff knowledge by “coaching” to develop procedures into habits - Chairing weekly/monthly
meeting with senior management & supervisors.

Identify and target new commercial business segments for Al Bateen Executive Airport - Build and maintain
close relationship with based and itinerant operators - Develop and maintain client database - Conduct demand,
benchmarking and capacity analysis to inform the development of the business - Attend key industry events
and follow up new leads - Managing F1 Grand Prix customer database -Development of marketing &
corporate communications plan.

Project quotations - Project milestone chart - Project monitoring - Customer support (24/7 AOG) - Issuance of work orders - Billing process - Logistics management - Participating in test flights (96 months’ inspections) - Producing informative, well-organized reports for senior management - Preparation of engineering certification documents - Liaise with UK civil aviation authorities for aircraft registration changes - Liaise with CAMO holders (AOG repairs)

Development of mechanical drawings (AutoCAD) for minor & major STC modifications - Structural evaluation of drawings - Producing structural substantiation reports for aircraft repairs and modifications - Constant liaise with production workshops - Issuance of engineering orders - Coordination with certification department for structural reports final approval and completion of all required documents for aircraft release back to service certificate - Follow up on service bulletins & alert service bulletins - Customer liaison - Participation in test flights post cabin modifications & repairs

Structural engineer for lining and scaffolding section of the A400M. Tasks included stress analysis using hand
calculation (brackets, catwalk, side shell and seat track profiles), use of Nastran/Patran software tools and
development of structural substantiation reports.

Drawings development using AutoCAD software.