El Salvador
Experienced Planning Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the airlines/aviation industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Business Planning, Management, Strategic Planning, and Business Strategy. Strong operations professional with a Master in Business Administration (MBA) focused in Finance from Universitat Pompeu Fabra.
Lead and manage the Strategic Financial, Commercial and Operational planning of ICCAE (Central American Institute for Aeronautical Training) Responsible of the Quality Assurance Program of the institution Assure a great team work environment Responsible to design and follow up of yearly key performance indicators Guide the implementation of the Maintenance Training Program (TMAE) Responsible for the training detection needs of the Central American Aviation Authorities Manage the training program of the aviation authorities of Central America and the FAA representatives Ensure compliance of ICAO training standards as a Recognize Training Center of Excellence of the TrainAir Plus program Plan and lead the institution investment programs Maintain and develop strong strategic institutional relations
Chair the NAM/CAR Civil Aviation Training Centers Working Group meetings Represent the NAM/CAR Civil Aviation Training Centers Working Group in the coordination related with other international instances linked to aeronautical training Coordinate fulfillment of tasks and the work programme Manage planning and follow-up of the convening of meetings, work planning and approval of reports Maintain close coordination with the Secretariat for development of meeting agendas and planning Inform the NAM/CAR Civil Aviation Directors meetings about the NAM/CAR Group results
Lead and manage the Financial, Commercial, Planning and Operational departments of ICCAE Responsible to design and ensure the achievement of yearly key performance indicators Guide the implementation of the Maintenance Training Program (TMAE) Negotiate and select providers and equipment for the new maintenance facilities Member of the Communication Navigation Surveillance Training Project Commission Coordinate the training program of the aviation authorities of Central America and the FAA representatives Define and ensure the achievement of high quality conditions for trainings and compliance with the ICAO standards Plan and lead the institution changes for an ERP program
Model and analyze the availability of resources and needs for the network yearly plans generated by commercial areas to guarantee feasibility of implementation Lead the operational planning contact center for any flight needs in the internal areas in a 24/7 basis by direct solutions or redirecting it to the different levels Develop the Fleet area in El Salvador to cover the 24hr/365day operations synchronized with the hour to hour inquiries and operations of 35 airports of America Coordinate operational areas requests and constraints for network plans analyzed to negotiate with the strategic areas generating viable solutions Optimize the use and allocation of resources to implement the annual network plan in a day to day basis and ensure operational excellence Lead the ops strategic plan to incorporate new aircrafts for the 5 different companies that operate Avianca international flights for North, Central and South America Define the appropriate number of aircrafts as backup on ground to cover needs in operations and maintenance for 50 aircrafts fleet Manage the regulatory restrictions for aircrafts in order to optimize the use of the fleet and define legal permits needed Member of the COO operational committee (all the operational areas leaders) that coordinates the analysis and initiatives to solve big operational issues and follow up the implementation Participate in the Avianca-Taca operational areas integration plan with Oliver Wyman consultancy Create and organize a new Fleet Planning department for the SOC in Bogotá
Control day to day operations of ~200 flights in North, Central and South America Ensure optimal utilization of resources on a daily basis preserving safety and compliance with regulations Lead the operational contact center for any flight needs in the internal areas in a 24 hr basis by direct solutions or redirecting it to the different levels Manage crisis to operate flights on time due to limitations by coordinating with airports, maintenance, crew and other operational areas Generate solutions with limited time based on the balance between operation, clients satisfaction and profitability Maintain operational excellence metrics on targets by driving operational areas staff to implement best solutions Design daily reporting system to keep executives and operational areas informed about the relevant events on the 50 aircrafts’ network