Donemore Damba
Flight Operations Officer
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
Hardworking Flight Operations Officer, skilled in managing aircraft operations to promote payload safety and aircraft efficiency. Well-versed in maintaining flight logs with accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated aviation industry professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
Flight Operations Supervisor
Star Air Cargo
Kempton Park, Gauteng
10.2014 - Current
- Overseeing fueling, cargo handling, passenger management and departure of aircraft at busy hangar and airfield facility with daily departures and arrivals.
- Monitoring airfield duties and personnel to make proactive changes to procedures, workflows and task responsibilities to maintain operations targets.
- Spearheading personnel safety initiatives to foster safe operating environment for all aircraft operations.
- Conducting departure and arrival briefings.
- Collaborating with maintenance crews and air traffic control to resolve problems and facilitate seamless operations.
- Training and developing new hires to drive efficient performance by teaching and emphasizing key skills, procedures and performance optimization strategies from day one.
- Addressing medical emergencies and flight operation obstacles as both first responder and emergency management leader.
- Anticipating aircraft equipment needs for air evacuation and cargo flights.
- Managing flight itinerary updates and communicated changes to appropriate air traffic control contacts to optimize movements and protect aircraft.
- Maintaining flight and events logs, aircrew flying records and flight operations records of incoming and outgoing flights.
- Participate in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving service issues.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Monitoring company inventory to keep databases updated.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Conducting research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Developing and implementing performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Delivering services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Maintaining an excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Access Control Officer
Harmony Corner Residence Association
Randburg, Gauteng
11.2008 - 10.2014
- Drafted reports of property damage, theft, accidents and unusual occurrences to document daily activities and irregularities.
- Guided periodic property safety inspections and oversaw remedial action for potential hazards.
- Screened bags with physical inspections and x-ray technology.
- Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
- Checked credentials and identifying paperwork for all incoming employees and visitors.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Completed hourly patrols of facility, grounds and perimeter.
- Investigated complaints and documented findings.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Activated security alarm system to alert emergency responders of dangerous or life threatening incidents.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow operations to proceed in safe environment.
- Communicated with security teams and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Recorded observations and occurrences then interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident reports.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Inspected and adjusted security systems, equipment and machinery to maximize coverage of parking lots and building interior and exterior.
Electrical Apprentice
Gees Electronics
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Checked compatibility and safety of newly installed electrical systems and launched inspections and tests to confirm functionality.
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining and connecting wire.
- Repaired light fixtures, controls, switches, relays and circuit breaker panels based on detailed evaluations.
- Evaluated and initiated repair work on various electrical equipment such as light fixtures, controls, switches, relays and circuit breaker panels.
- Repaired systems, replaced malfunctioning parts, and supported electrical installations.
- Used various measuring and testing instruments such as ammeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters and testing lamps to complete installations and repairs.
- Optimized work readiness with organized tools and spaces.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Fabricated custom and replacement parts according to specifications, using hand tools.
Student Tutor
Private
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
11.2005 - 12.2007
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Applied different teaching techniques to improve student grades, build test skills and foster classroom confidence.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Completed assessment and questionnaire to assess student learning style and tutoring needs.
- Used various instructional techniques to help students learn new or difficult concepts.
- Demonstrated reliability by attending scheduled sessions and communicating in advance of cancellations.
- Provided academic assistance to students with subject-specific problems and questions to improve student academic achievement.
- Conducted in-person and instant tutor appointment options to accommodate student schedule.
- Communicated in-depth student progress feedback to parents.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
- Collaborated with parents to create tutoring sessions appropriate for student's age, learning preference and learning style.
- Organized group tutoring sessions to help students struggling in similar areas.
- Stressed importance of good study habits by encouraging students to create personalized study plans.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Assessed students' progress throughout tutoring sessions and adjusted instructional methods and content focus.
- Coordinated parent meetings, discussing student progress and developing individualized solutions to areas of concern.
- Worked with students in classrooms or home environments to provide educational support.
- Met with students and discussed educational goals and expectations.
- Improved test scores by focusing on reading comprehension, mathematics, and critical thinking skills through one-on-one tutoring sessions.
Bakery Clerk
Supabake Bakeries
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
12.2005 - 12.2006
- Provided superior customer service to promote guest satisfaction, brand loyalty and consistent revenue.
- Helped customers locate ideal menu items by listening to needs and recommending specific products or services.
- Decorated and merchandised quality bakery goods to build business reputation and revenue base.
- Assisted bakers with procuring necessary ingredients from inventory area during high-volume periods with demanding order levels.
- Packaged customer purchases with care and strong organizational skills to facilitate easy carrying and prevent product shifting.
- Mixed dough, scaled breads and cakes, fried doughnuts and performed baking duties.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Wrapped, boxed and weighed bakery department products.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
Education
Diploma - Flight Operations Officer
EFO Consulting
Johannesburg, South Africa 08.2018 - 11.2018
Certificate - Aeronautical Radio Telephony
Cranfield Aviation School
Johannesburg, South Africa 05.2021 - 05.2021
Diploma - Flight Operations Officer
Cranfield Aviation School
Johannesburg, South Africa 09.2021 - 09.2021
Certificate - Aviation Security Awareness
EPT Aviation Training
Johannesburg, South Africa 05.2019 - 05.2019
Certificate - Covid19 Awareness
Airport College International
Helsinki, Finland 05.2020 - 05.2020
Certificate - Crew Resource Management
Comair Training Centre
Johannesburg, South Africa 09.2019 - 09.2019
Certificate - Dangerous Good Category 10
FliteDux Aviation School
Johannesburg, South Africa 03.2021 - 03.2021
Certificate - PPS Flight Planning
Air Support International
Denmark 11.2019 - 11.2019
Skills
Aircraft operations procedures
Airfield safety expertise
Security regulations
Flight records management
Flight log updates
Good Telephone Etiquette
Self-Motivated
Planning and Coordination
MS Office
Active Listening
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Organization and Time Management
Attention to Detail
Decision Making
PPE Compliance
PPS and SkyChock Software Proficiency
Cultural Awareness
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
Diploma - Flight Operations Officer
Cranfield Aviation School
09.2021 - 09.2021
Certificate - Aeronautical Radio Telephony
Cranfield Aviation School
05.2021 - 05.2021
Certificate - Dangerous Good Category 10
FliteDux Aviation School
03.2021 - 03.2021
Certificate - Covid19 Awareness
Airport College International
05.2020 - 05.2020
Certificate - PPS Flight Planning
Air Support International
11.2019 - 11.2019
Certificate - Crew Resource Management
Comair Training Centre
09.2019 - 09.2019
Certificate - Aviation Security Awareness
EPT Aviation Training
05.2019 - 05.2019
Diploma - Flight Operations Officer
EFO Consulting
08.2018 - 11.2018
Flight Operations Supervisor
Star Air Cargo
10.2014 - Current
Access Control Officer
Harmony Corner Residence Association
11.2008 - 10.2014
Electrical Apprentice
Gees Electronics
01.2007 - 01.2008
Bakery Clerk
Supabake Bakeries
12.2005 - 12.2006
Student Tutor
Private
11.2005 - 12.2007