Yashdev Katoch Email & Phone Number

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad• Heading Airside Operations• Planning and Slot Management of the Airport• Enforcement of Airside regulations• Wild Life Hazard Management• Airside Ground Management• Gaurdian of Aerodrome Safeguarding• Ensuring DGCA Compliance• Stakeholder Management• Enforcing SLA of various contracts• Airside project planning - refurbishment and new infrastructure• Managing AIP publication and updation•… Show more Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad• Heading Airside Operations• Planning and Slot Management of the Airport• Enforcement of Airside regulations• Wild Life Hazard Management• Airside Ground Management• Gaurdian of Aerodrome Safeguarding• Ensuring DGCA Compliance• Stakeholder Management• Enforcing SLA of various contracts• Airside project planning - refurbishment and new infrastructure• Managing AIP publication and updation• Budget Management• project documentation and Approvals Show less

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

• Heading the Airside Operations and Airport Operations Control Center• Heading the Airside Work Safety• Heading the Airside Management Unit and Daily Operations• Coordination with various Airport Stakeholders viz., Airlines, AAI, IAF, CISF for ensuring smooth Operations

Mumbai Area, India

Presently working as Senior Manager in the Air side operation department and looking after Air side Safety & Operations at CSI Airport, Mumbai in India. My job is to facilitate works related to projects and maintenance at air side while ensuring safe and regular aircraft operation. Some of the jobs done are listed below:  Planning of air side projects / works.  Conduct safety assessment for infrastructure or procedure change.  Carrying out audits of air side facilities and… Show more Presently working as Senior Manager in the Air side operation department and looking after Air side Safety & Operations at CSI Airport, Mumbai in India. My job is to facilitate works related to projects and maintenance at air side while ensuring safe and regular aircraft operation. Some of the jobs done are listed below:  Planning of air side projects / works.  Conduct safety assessment for infrastructure or procedure change.  Carrying out audits of air side facilities and work sites to ensure that the condition is maintained as per standards / approved measures / licensing condition.  Coordinate and guide other departments of airport operator and ANS provider for taking action on DGCA observations and submitting the report.  Convener for Ramp Safety Committee meeting.  Handling of day to day Air side Operation & Safety issue on need basis.  Drafting training manual for the personnel of Air side Safety department.  Auditing outsourced agencies to ensure that the Airport operator’s responsibilities are met by vendor.  Represented airport operator in the Second Meeting of the Aerodromes Operations and Planning Sub-Group ICAO in Bangkok from 26-29 June 2018. Show less

New Delhi Area, India

I worked as an Aerodrome Inspector with DGCA. Following functions were carried out during my tenure with the DGCA:  Inspection of the aerodromes for the issuance/renewal of aerodrome license.  Periodic inspections and surveillance of aerodromes.  Scrutiny and processing of applications, Aerodrome Manuals and Safety Management Manuals for issue of aerodrome license.  Examination and processing of the changes proposed by aerodrome operator.  Handled various… Show more I worked as an Aerodrome Inspector with DGCA. Following functions were carried out during my tenure with the DGCA:  Inspection of the aerodromes for the issuance/renewal of aerodrome license.  Periodic inspections and surveillance of aerodromes.  Scrutiny and processing of applications, Aerodrome Manuals and Safety Management Manuals for issue of aerodrome license.  Examination and processing of the changes proposed by aerodrome operator.  Handled various court cases related to licensing of airports.  Other functions assigned by DGCA from time to time. Show less

Mumbai Area, India

During this period I worked as Duty Manager- Air side operation and safety. I was the leader of a team responsible for inspecting the Air side infrastructure and operation and intervene if they are not maintained / carried out as per the standard / approved deviation. Some of the functions performed are as follows:  Inspection of movement areas and visual & navigational aids.  Enforcing rules and regulations.  Conducting air side audits and surveillance for apron discipline,… Show more During this period I worked as Duty Manager- Air side operation and safety. I was the leader of a team responsible for inspecting the Air side infrastructure and operation and intervene if they are not maintained / carried out as per the standard / approved deviation. Some of the functions performed are as follows:  Inspection of movement areas and visual & navigational aids.  Enforcing rules and regulations.  Conducting air side audits and surveillance for apron discipline, perimeter security / safety etc.  Responding to emergency situations at air side.  Implementation of the Wild life hazard management measures.  Supervising to ensure efficacy of manpower and machinery deployed for air side ground maintenance.  Activation and participation during various contingency at airports including disabled aircraft removal.  Coordination with ATC for safe and regular aircraft operation at the airport.  Coordinate and provide guidance / services to the stake holders on need basis to ensure smooth airport operations. Show less

India

During this period I was working with Indian Air Force in ATC branch. I worked in different capacities in the domain of AR-FF, Air Traffic Management, and Administration & Security.TRAINING PROGRAMS: Advanced training program on legal aspects and airport operations.  Course on Annexure-14  Course on Safety Management System.  Trained as an Assistant -Air traffic controller in Indian Air force  2 weeks training as Safety officer with a leading international… Show more During this period I was working with Indian Air Force in ATC branch. I worked in different capacities in the domain of AR-FF, Air Traffic Management, and Administration & Security.TRAINING PROGRAMS: Advanced training program on legal aspects and airport operations.  Course on Annexure-14  Course on Safety Management System.  Trained as an Assistant -Air traffic controller in Indian Air force  2 weeks training as Safety officer with a leading international airport in India.  Experience of working on computers related to MS Office and various other applications.  Bachelor of Arts.  Military training. Show less