I am a target oriented seasoned professional with diversified experience in managing / settling various business units and projects with revenue growth and profit maximization while focusing performance optimization in developing new businesses in multiple prototypes (FMCG / sales & marketing / academia) while specializing in multiple variables of the aviation industry (local / abroad).Being an operations expert, I am holding a proven track of building, optimizing, negotiating, re-vamping internal processes with a focused performance management driven business acumen while having analytical, commercial and negotiating skills to enhance market yield in multiple divisions / projects of airlines and ground handling business units including operations control (land / airside), aviation security, cargo, technical ground support, service delivery, human resources, procurements and contracts management with simultaneous multiple stations handling at nationwide management levels with spearheaded focus on attention to detail.Having a passion & enthusiasm of training & coaching the graduates & professionals; the blend of 19 years hands on experience and classroom studies, marks myself as specialist in conducting sessions, workshops and courses in leading professional & business schools. With a widespread scope of responsibility along with proven success track, the expertise includes: Effective Service Delivery and Staff Management P&L responsibility with engineered cost reductions process Effective business Strategy & Planning for better operations management Change & risk management with business remodeling strategy Building and managing strong governance model for corporate managementMulti-tasking capabilities in a deadline driven environment, willing to collaborate with a cross-functional team to drive the implementation and execution of projects / tasks as an operations management professional with the ability to take along the team with strong leadership & communications skills and positive approach.Teaching and training experience in leading business schools and conducting workshops since 2012. Actively involved at various forums specially aviation.Specialties include handling, implementation & execution of business model, career coaching, performance reviews, staffing issues, organizational development, E-Learning & Learning Management solutions.
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Operations Security Manager - PakistanVirgin Atlantic May 2021 - Jul 2023PakistanDesign, develop and execute a strategic plan for the implementation of airline security program for Pakistan under the requirements & guidelines of airline’s AVSEC & UK DfT.Implemented and carried out the audit programs in regular intervals for flight turnaround safety and third party service providers (caterers, hotels, security escorts) to ensure the coverage of all sensitive areas for safe & secure flight operations.Develop and maintain relationships with key security… Show more Design, develop and execute a strategic plan for the implementation of airline security program for Pakistan under the requirements & guidelines of airline’s AVSEC & UK DfT.Implemented and carried out the audit programs in regular intervals for flight turnaround safety and third party service providers (caterers, hotels, security escorts) to ensure the coverage of all sensitive areas for safe & secure flight operations.Develop and maintain relationships with key security stakeholders including British High Commission (BHC), UK DfT, local law enforcement agencies, airport security forces & civil aviation authorities in developing & building consensus on all operational security issues especially during airport evaluations.Plan and initiated the methodologies through precise trainings to achieve the 85% compliance target for ‘Covert Test Piece’ program for cabin search procedures on all VAA operating stations in Pakistan.Certified by UK DfT as ‘Airline Security Manger’ through classroom trainings. Show less -
Manager Airport ServicesEmirates Group Apr 2019 - Apr 2021Aiiap, LahoreRe-designed, executed and managed tactical plans for pursuit achieving the operational targets and timelines with the overall OTP achievement of 98.6% for the entire FY with averaging 220 turns per month.Formulation & implementation of strategies while managing the USD 3M approx. station budget (CAPEX / OPEX) account, for the profit enhancement by 17% through value added services and reduction of 21% FTE costs by effective utilization of staff strength of 305 (overall) in all… Show more Re-designed, executed and managed tactical plans for pursuit achieving the operational targets and timelines with the overall OTP achievement of 98.6% for the entire FY with averaging 220 turns per month.Formulation & implementation of strategies while managing the USD 3M approx. station budget (CAPEX / OPEX) account, for the profit enhancement by 17% through value added services and reduction of 21% FTE costs by effective utilization of staff strength of 305 (overall) in all operational areas and support services.Achieving 63% revenue targets during pandemic closure with the adoption of ‘new normal norms’ of the industry by modifying the scope of services to the clients.Developed and maintain cordial business relationships with all clients and key stakeholders while displaying a strong leadership and communications skills in building consensus on overall operational / administrative matters.Achieved ZERO injury hours at work milestone by initiating & managing the safety programs. Show less -
Visiting Faculty MemberThe Roots Millennium College Jan 2019 - Apr 2019Gt Road Campus, RawalpindiVisiting Faculty members for business management and higher national diploma levels.
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Visiting LecturerInternational Islamic University, Islamabad Jan 2019 - Apr 2019IslamabadVisiting Faculty members for business management courses at under-grad level. -
Visiting ProfessorUniversity Of Central Punjab Nov 2018 - Mar 2019Northern Punjab Rawalpindi, PakistanVisiting Faculty member of the Business School of University of Central Punjab (Rawalpindi Campus), for management sciences courses at masters & graduate levels.
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Visiting ProfessorFoundation University Islamabad (Fui) Sep 2018 - Feb 2019Northern Punjab Rawalpindi, PakistanVisiting faculty member for Management Sciences for MS level students. -
Airport Services ManagerQatar Airways Feb 2013 - Sep 2018IslamabadRevamped procedures to achieve the operational excellence and customer satisfaction levels by maintaining the OTP with average of 96% in 5 consecutive FY to raise the station rating to highest (Platinum Tier across network) with 60 turnarounds a month with 4% reduction in disruptive budgets.17% reduction in the baggage claims by effective usage of baggage tracing platform with the successful launch of HAQIBA (front end of WT) and system up gradation at 6 stations in… Show more Revamped procedures to achieve the operational excellence and customer satisfaction levels by maintaining the OTP with average of 96% in 5 consecutive FY to raise the station rating to highest (Platinum Tier across network) with 60 turnarounds a month with 4% reduction in disruptive budgets.17% reduction in the baggage claims by effective usage of baggage tracing platform with the successful launch of HAQIBA (front end of WT) and system up gradation at 6 stations in Pakistan.Slashed 3% reduction in station budget (CAPEX / OPEX) and 35% administrative costs by effective negotiating prices, while ensuring the five star service delivery.Nominated relief manager for North Pakistan stations (LHE/ISB/LYP/SKT/PEW/MUX).ORAT internal team member for evaluating passenger processing at Hamad International Airport (HIA), Doha, in 2013, and for New Islamabad International Airport (IIAP), Islamabad, (external member) in 2018 before the commencement of the operations. Show less -
Program ManagerSt. Mary'S College Of Management Sciences Aug 2012 - Aug 2016Rawalpindi, Punjab, PakistanPlanning, designing & commencement of course content based upon the defined curriculum with the appropriate faculty member.Driving all administrative, decisional & planning issued related to the induction of new academic sessions of different management sciences programs.
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Visiting LecturerSt. Mary'S College, Lalazar, Rawalpindi Feb 2012 - Jul 2016Northern Punjab Rawalpindi, PakistanVisiting Lecturer for Management Sciences at under-grad level.Students / Participants training & development
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Visiting LecturerFoundation University Islamabad (Fui) Feb 2012 - Feb 2013Northern Punjab Rawalpindi, PakistanOperations ManagementContracts ManagementComparative Management Students / participants training & development -
Managing Partner (Entrepreneur)Ss Air Travelers & Tours Jan 2010 - Jan 2013Rawalpindi.Self owned business for travel & tourism.
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Station ManagerAirblue Sep 2007 - Feb 2012PakistanPlanned and reshaped the airline operational strategies with organizational structural change while leading the strength of 185 employees overall.Appointed as Station Head at Trabzon, Turkey, to ensure the smooth turnaround of flight operations in an efficient & cost effective manner.Promoted as Station Manager, Islamabad (May 2009), as result of successful implementation of newly launched technical solutions with operational integration & excellence. Crisis management… Show more Planned and reshaped the airline operational strategies with organizational structural change while leading the strength of 185 employees overall.Appointed as Station Head at Trabzon, Turkey, to ensure the smooth turnaround of flight operations in an efficient & cost effective manner.Promoted as Station Manager, Islamabad (May 2009), as result of successful implementation of newly launched technical solutions with operational integration & excellence. Crisis management (on / post occurrence events) with real-time hands-on experience in handling of the aircraft crash incident for Airblue on 28th July 2010, in Islamabad, Pakistan, as per the ICAO & PCAA guidelines. Also, successfully carried out the handling of aircraft deceased families along with business continuity as per normal. Show less -
Supervisor Passengers ServicesAviance – Uk (Ltd) (Ground Handling Agents Of Different Airline @ London-Luton (Ltn) Airport, Uk) Dec 2004 - Jun 2007Luton, United KingdomDirect passengers dealing & communication at check-in counters, ticket desks and customer information points & provide help and advice to customers mail or face-to-face travelling on different airlines including Monarch Schedule & Charter Airlines, WizzAir, Helvetic Airways, FlyBe, Alpha Jet, Helios Airways, Swe Fly & other charter airlines. Investigate and solve customers’ problems and complaints. Manage all office tasks including all necessary paper work regarding new updates or… Show more Direct passengers dealing & communication at check-in counters, ticket desks and customer information points & provide help and advice to customers mail or face-to-face travelling on different airlines including Monarch Schedule & Charter Airlines, WizzAir, Helvetic Airways, FlyBe, Alpha Jet, Helios Airways, Swe Fly & other charter airlines. Investigate and solve customers’ problems and complaints. Manage all office tasks including all necessary paper work regarding new updates or procedures, updating the staff records & replying the queries of the customers.Allocating the staff for different tasks in including check-in counters of different flights & ticket desk.Ensure that all paper work of the flights opening, closures and departures has completed on daily basis. Close all the accounts of different airlines at ticket desks at the end of the day. Create the awareness about the offerings and extra privileges to the passengers (customers) offered by different airlines & companies.Promoted as “Senior Passengers (Customer) Services Assistant (Supervisor)” on 01st Jan 07 as a result of excellent performance in 'Passenger services'. Show less
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Muhammad Ali Sheikh attended Riphah International University, University Of Bedfordshire, International Islamic University.
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