Talal  Yousif , Project Manager

Talal Yousif

Project Manager

Global helicopter service

Location
United Arab Emirates - Ajman
Education
Diploma, Flight Operations
Experience
19 years, 10 Months

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Total years of experience :19 years, 10 Months

Project Manager at Global helicopter service
  • South Sudan - Wau
  • September 2021 to April 2024

Maintained rigorous adherence to aviation safety regulations, ensuring
top-tier safety compliance.
• Directed a cross-functional team to enhance base operations and staff
performance.
• Oversaw budget management, effectively controlling costs related to
fuel, maintenance, and personnel.
• Streamlined base logistics, including fueling, aircraft maintenance, and
hangar management.
• Improved flight operations by optimizing helicopter schedules and
punctuality.
• Elevated client satisfaction with exceptional customer service, bolstering
client relationships.
• Formulated and executed comprehensive emergency response
strategies, showcasing a proactive stance on safety.
• Ensured strict compliance with aviation standards across all operational
activities.
• Led continuous improvement initiatives to boost operational efficiency
and safety.
• Maintained detailed operational records for flight logs and incident
reports, promoting transparency and accountability.
• Fostered robust vendor partnerships to secure high-quality resources at
competitive rates.
• Performed in-depth risk assessments to preemptively mitigate
operational risks and ensure seamless service.
• Prioritized environmental responsibility by adopting sustainable practices
to reduce the base's environmental impact.

Director Ground Operations and OCC at Alfa Airlines
  • Sudan - Khartoum
  • March 2017 to August 2021

• Ensured **regulatory excellence** by maintaining strict adherence to
aviation regulations, safeguarding the integrity of ground to flight
operations.
• Demonstrated **leadership prowess** by directing a high-performing
team, fostering a culture of efficiency and excellence.
• Implemented **strategic operations** to enhance ground handling,
aircraft turnaround, and optimize scheduling.
• Showcased **dispatch mastery** by managing critical flight dispatch
functions, ensuring precise flight planning and coordination with air traffic
control.
• Designed **route efficiency** strategies to maximize fuel efficiency,
minimize delays, and maintain schedule reliability.
• Acted as a **communication central**, serving as the key link between
pilots, controllers, maintenance teams, and stakeholders.
• Excelled in **crisis management**, developing and executing emergency
response plans for effective action during unforeseen events.
• Maintained **compliance vigilance**, proactively managing crew fatigue
and scheduling to ensure operational compliance.
• Utilized **operational analytics** to leverage historical data, improving
crew utilization, reducing disruptions, and increasing efficiency.
• Optimized **crew resource allocation**, balancing cost-efficiency with
regulatory compliance and profitability.
• Managed **navigation excellence**, ensuring the delivery of essential
navigation data to flight crews and managing flight planning systems.
• Addressed and resolved **navigation issues**, enhancing route safety
and precision.
• Managed **documentation** effectively, maintaining up-to-date AIP and
ICAO document libraries for stakeholder accessibility.
• Streamlined **overflight clearance efficiency**, securing and recordingclearances for seamless operations.
• Conducted **vendor software testing**, ensuring comprehensive user
acceptance and satisfaction.
• Maintained **EFF accuracy**, updating the Electronic Flight Folder with
precise operational information.
• Performed **route analysis** on current and potential destinations for
strategic planning.
• Provided **destination assessment**, offering technical analysis and
insights for new destination categorization.
• Conducted **airport network reviews**, ensuring operational efficiencies
and drafting improvement recommendations.
• Coordinated **pilot/ATC familiarization management**, strengthening
communication and safety.
• Ensured **navigation product consistency** through regular discussions
with internal departments and external vendors.

Flight Operations Manager at Mahgoub Sons Group
  • Sudan - Khartoum
  • May 2015 to January 2017

Aviation Department
Expert in advanced flight operations management, driving enhanced
operational efficiency.
• Achieved a 30% reduction in flight delays through strategic real
-time
interventions.
• Elevated on
-time flight performance to an industry
-leading 95%.
• Pioneered fuel
-efficient routing strategies, yielding a substantial 20%
cost saving.
• Skillfully orchestrated over daily flights, maintaining flawless operations.
• Proven crisis management skills with a flawless incident
-free record.
• Optimized crew scheduling to ensure robust 24/7 operations.
• Led the implementation of cutting
-edge flight software to improve
operational workflow.
• Boosted customer satisfaction ratings by an impressive 25%.
• Monitored and maintained roster stability to mitigate crew fatigue and
scheduling conflicts.
• Provided expert guidance and training to enhance crew control
operations.
• Analyzed historical data to maximize crew utilization and operational
efficiency.
• Ensured crew scheduling compliance with regulations, company policies,
and industry standards.
• Managed crew resources effectively, ensuring cost
-efficiency and
regulatory adherence.
• Coordinated operational crew decisions to guarantee high levels of
customer service and profitability

Flight Dispatch and Crew Rostering Manager at Nova Airways
  • Sudan - Khartoum
  • February 2013 to October 2016

Achieved an 87% on
-time flight performance through strategic schedule
optimization.
• Led a team of 30+ crew members, fostering job satisfaction with effective
leadership.
• Implemented intelligent rostering strategies, cutting overtime costs by
20%.
• Maintained industry standards with strict adherence to aviation
regulations and compliance.
• Ensured seamless 24/7 operations, upholding an impeccable safety
record.
• Enhanced operational responsiveness by integrating advanced real
-time
dispatch technology.
• Excelled in crisis management, minimizing the impact of flight
disruptions.
• Boosted crew utilization by 25% annually with innovative management
techniques.
• Orchestrated optimal crew rosters for stable schedules and efficient
rotation.
• Upheld crew compliance with regulatory and convention standards.
• Improved crew productivity and emergency response capabilities.
• Provided support and guidance in personnel and disciplinary matters.
• Addressed crew fatigue and scheduling conflicts to maintain roster
stability.
• Optimized crew control operations through targeted training and support.
• Refined crew utilization and operational efficiency by analyzing historical
data.
• Ensured crew scheduling aligned with regulations and company policies.
• Managed crew resources in compliance with statutory and regulatory
requirements.
• Coordinated operations to ensure effective dispatch and high
-level
customer service.
• Ensured efficient flight planning system administration and timely
delivery of navigation data.
• Offered expert recommendations for reported navigation issues.
• Maintained and made accessible up
-to
-date AIP and ICAO document
libraries.
• Secured and recorded overflight clearances for seamless stakeholder
delivery.
• Conducted user acceptance testing to ensure vendor software
satisfaction.
• Updated the Electronic Flight Folder (EFF) with accurate and concise
operational information.
• Analyzed routes for current and potential destinations to ensure
operational efficiency.
• Provided technical analysis for categorizing new destinations.
• Reviewed network airports to draft operational efficiency
recommendations.
• Managed pilot/ATC familiarization for improved coordination.
• Facilitated regular vendor discussions to maintain navigation product
accuracy and consistency.

Flight Dispatcher at Tarco Aviation
  • Sudan - Khartoum
  • March 2012 to January 2013

Expert in strategic flight planning for
enhanced operational eciency.
• Achieved consistent on-time flight
departures, showcasing punctuality and
reliability.
• Skilled in comprehensive weather and risk
assessments to ensure flight safety.
• Implemented cost-eective flight routing,
significantly reducing operational expenses.
• Adhered strictly to civil aviation
regulations, maintaining high compliance
standards.
• Exhibited strong crisis management
capabilities in critical situations.
• Promoted teamwork and support within
flight dispatch units for improved
performance.
• Proficient with cutting-edge airline
software and technology for streamlined
operations.
• Contributed to notable increases in
passenger satisfaction through service
improvements.
• Thrived in high-pressure environments,
maintaining exceptional performance
standards.
• Optimized routes for cost savings without
compromising safety or service quality.
• Ensured the ecient management of the
company's flight planning system.
• Delivered timely charting and navigational
database products to flight crews.
• Investigated navigation issues, providing
expert recommendations for resolution.
• Maintained and updated essential aviation
document libraries for stakeholder access.
• Secured necessary overflight clearances,
guaranteeing seamless operations.
• Performed rigorous user acceptance
testing on vendor software for operational
integrity.
• Updated the Electronic Flight Folder (EFF)
with precise and up-to-date information.
• Conducted initial route analysis for current
and prospective destinations.
• Managed pilot/ATC familiarization programs
to foster mutual understanding and
cooperation.
• Engaged in regular discussions with
internal and external parties to ensure
navigation product accuracy.

Head of Flight Operations at Police Air Wing
  • Sudan - Khartoum
  • June 2004 to February 2012

Directed Police Force's Flight Operations,
optimizing strategic aircraft deployment and
enhancing operational eciency.
• Oversaw VIP flight operations for Police
Commanders, ensuring adherence to strict
safety standards and exceptional service
delivery.
• Implemented eciency improvements in
Police air operations, achieving optimal
performance levels.
• Maintained an impeccable safety record for
VIP Police flights through diligent oversight.
• Coordinated tactical deployment of Police
aircraft, maximizing resource allocation and
eectiveness.
• Delivered outstanding service quality for
VIP flight operations, consistently exceeding
expectations.

Education

Diploma, Flight Operations
  • at Aviation sciences college
  • November 1999

Graduation project in Astro Navigation

Specialties & Skills

Airlines
Fleet Management
Operational Control
Flight Operations
Flight Planning
decision making
leadership
problems solving
communication

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Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert

Memberships

Flight Operations Officers Association
  • Flight Operations Officers activities
  • May 2017
International Federation Of Airline Dispatchers Association IFALDA
  • Coordinate the Professional Efforts and to Represent the Professional Interest
  • January 2023

Training and Certifications

Extended Twin-Engine Operations ETOPS (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2015
Fuel Management System (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2015
Load Control - Weight and Balance (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2014
Reduce Vertical Separation Minimum RVSM (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2014
Routes and Aerodromes Competence (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2014
Hot Weather Operations (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2015
PBN RNAV (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2015
Network and Fleet Planning (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2015
Aviation Security (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2018
Human Factors and Crew Resources Management (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2018
Risk Management Professional (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2017
Crew Fatigue Management System (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2017
Aviation Safety Management System (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2014
Aviation Safety Reporting System (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2015
Emergency Response Planning (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2017
Flight Dispatch Advanced (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2009

Hobbies

  • Cheese
  • Volleyball
  • Horse Riding
  • Painting and Drawing