Dipak Singh
Bengaluru,Karnataka
Summary
Seasoned aviation personnel with around 26 years of industry experience in the genres of aerodrome safety, operations, planning and ORAT. Presently working with Karbala International Airport, Iraq in the capacity of Head Safety & Compliance within the ORAT. Prior to present engagement have worked with leading Indian Airports viz – Ahmedabad International Airport Limited, Bangalore International Airport Limited, Hyderabad International Airport Limited & in Indian Air Force Flight Safety & Air Traffic Control departments. One of the very few who was deputed on an instructional role assignment at the Air Traffic Control Officers’ Training Establishment at Indian Air Force.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
14
14
Certifications
Work History
Head Safety & Compliance (ORAT)
Karbala International Airport
Karbala, Karbala, Iraq
07.2024 - Current
- Setting up of the Aerodrome Safety department including procedure development, hiring and integration with operations.
- Formulations of manuals (02), SOPs (20), reports (over 40) for aerodrome certification and licensing purpose.
- Responsibilities, assurance and promotion functions.
- Vetting of all the operational documents from safety perspective.
- Formulation and implementation of stringent audit processes to ensure compliance with the regulations.
- Close coordination with regulatory authorities to ensure fulfillment of surveillance obligations and resolution of safety issues.
- Setting up Safety Data Collection and processing systems.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Deputy General Manager, Aerodrome Safety (Post Holder)
Ahmedabad International Airport Limited
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
11.2021 - 06.2024
- Setting up of Aviation Safety Department.
- Nominated Safety Manager (Post holder) for the airport and responsible for aerodrome operational safety on behalf of the accountable executive.
- Prepare and submit report of all reportable incidents/ accidents thereof to DGCA/AAIB.
- Prepare and submit DGCA mandated aerodrome operational safety reports and Action Taken Reports pertaining to DGCA surveillance inspection/ audit observations.
- Designated Safety Investigation Coordinator (Post Holder) responsible for preservation and safe custody of evidence post aircraft accident/ incident till arrival of DGCA/AAIB.
- Responsible for formulation and periodical review of all SOPs & Manuals pertaining to Aviation Safety/ Operational Safety.
- Aerodrome Licensing/ certifications - Facilitate conduct of DGCA surveillance audits for aerodrome licensing and resolution of operational safety issues thereafter.
- Support conduct of all other audits pertaining to operational safety.
- Conduct of internal oversight audits of airside/ GHAs.
- Facilitate/ conduct investigations of all airside incidents/ accidents.
- Facilitate/ conduct of Airfield Environment Management Committee Meetings in coordination with secretary level officials of state govt and local municipal bodies.
- Formulation of Runway Safety Team and conduct of Runway Safety Team meetings as per regulatory requirements.
- Facilitate/ conduct of Ramp Safety Meetings in coordination with GHAs/ airlines/ NSOPs etc.
- Facilitate / conduct of Safety Assessments for ensuring smooth Change Management process pertaining to key infrastructural projects in the airside.
- Part of the team responsible for Aviation SMS Implementation and integration with departmental SOPs.
- Facilitate the processing of airside works in compliance with DGCA CAR.
- Conduct of Airside Safety Induction Training for all entrants to airside.
- Formulation of SPIs/SPTs.
- Conduct of monthly wildlife hazard and aerodrome safeguarding surveys within 15 Kms of the airport.
- Preparation of Operational Safety Trigger Alerts and Performance Reports for updating the management as per guidance contained in DOC 9859.
Airside Operations Manager
Bangalore International Airport Limited
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
05.2020 - 11.2021
- Responsible for the Quality of all airside operations and processes related to Aircraft Maneuvering Area, Apron Control functions and Aircraft Movement Control.
- Responsible for the implementation of Airport Operations Concept in the Airside.
- Proactive management of processes/ resources in the Airside to ensure that the aircraft operate in a safe environment wherein responsible for managing and planning aircraft parking stands (both for scheduled and non- scheduled aircraft operations) in coordination with Airport Operations Control Centre (AOCC) to ensure proper stand allocation in the UFIS.
- Formulation and review of Standard Operating Procedures and Aerodrome Standardization documents pertaining to Airside and especially CAT III operations.
- Support ATC in the implementation of Low Visibility Procedures for CAT III operations and responsible in the implementation of Vehicle Control Measures.
- Management, analysis and tracking of project related complaints pertaining to airside.
- Meticulous management of surveillance for 3 lane taxi system. Ensure effective monitoring of ASMGCS.
- Management and coordination of inspections facilitations, enforcements, and incidents in the airside. Integral member of team responsible for ensuring airside infrastructure compliances.
- Support in conduct of infrastructural pre-commissioning DGCA audits.
Associate Manager Airside Planning (Works, Standardization, Safety & Compliance, Training)
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited
Hyderabad, Telengana, India
07.2018 - 04.2020
- MIS updates – pertaining to Key Performance Indicators to the Quality Service / Audit Team, Aircraft Incident/ Accident Occurrence reporting to DGCA.
- Processing of airside works keeping in mind the safety consideration of passengers and aircraft operations in accordance to the statutory regulations. Handling of all the construction proposals pertaining to the Airport Expansion Project (for accommodating 34 Million Passengers Per annum).
- Preparation of Stakeholder Engagement Plans (including those for Airfield Environment Management Committee).
- Preparation of Safety Assessments, SOPs of key projects for DGCA submission.
- Handling of Continuous Improvement Projects (CIPs) for sustaining business continuity and preparation of presentation to that effect on successful completion of the projects for MAG audits.
- Single Point of Contact for-IMS audits pertaining to airside.
- Role specific capability building of airside personnel and imparting training to new entrants.
- Also performed the role of duty manager airside operations as per requirement. As Duty Manager responsible for safe airport operations.
- Adherence to operational procedures and policy decisions as issued for Airside Operations by the regulatory body (DGCA).
- Apron Safety Enforcement.
- Supervision and monitoring of low visibility take off procedures.
- Implementation of bird and wildlife hazard mitigation measures.
- Take corrective actions to meet baggage delivery of passengers as per International Airport standards.
- Ensure safe practices are followed during the aircraft turnaround activities to that effect that no incidents happen in the Apron.
- Facilitation of VIP/VVIP aircraft movement with zero delay.
Various Roles
Indian Air Force
New Delhi, India
11.1998 - 07.2018
- Instrumental in setting up of a successful E-assessment system for theoretical knowledge testing of Radar Controller trainees
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- Deputed on instructional role in Air Traffic Control Officers; Training Establishment
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- Highly involved in imparting OJT and skill development of new entrants prior to active field deployments, in the disciplines of air operations, flight coordination and dispatch, airfield maintenance and safety.
- Assessed “Skill Grade A” in professional knowledge throughout the career.
- Air Operations Management, Flight Data Processing, Flight Dispatch & Coordination, Airfield Maintenance and Aviation Safety.
- Managing a team of over 100 personnel at a prescribed frequency to ensure expeditious runway availability post snowfalls in a high-altitude airbase for earliest restoration of essential airborne supplies for forward bases.
- Adherence to the organizational philosophy and standards in Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) documentation and preflight presentation and briefings to aircrew proceeding for fighter operations and route transport role.
- 24x7 Airport Safety Management, flight dispatch and coordination post Kargil operations in a premier airbase.
- Instrumental in formulation of the Airfield Maintenance and Upgradation Plan keeping in mind the authentic procurement procedure and the audit recommendations.
- Regularly participated in Airport Mock Drills involving aircraft crash fire, aircraft hijack, bomb threat and other disaster laden contingencies.
- Single handedly processed construction proposals based on actual airspace requirements, obstacle limitation criteria and statutory regulations for a period of 5 years.
- Management, Training & Inductions.
- Actively involved towards upkeep of Radar Simulator, an indispensable part of training for Radar Controllers.
- Endowed with the task of handpicking task specific personnel.
- Leading and training young entrants in understanding the organizational demands and motivating them to attain the potential clientele satisfaction.
- Advocating and convincing the hierarchy to sustain the motivational levels.
- Developing a strong and timely response mechanism at all levels to ascertain qualitative and quantitative task accomplishment.
- Documentation and preservation acknowledged praiseworthy at various levels of inspections and audits.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Aviation
IGNOU
New Delhi06.2016
Diploma in Air Operations Management -
IGNOU
New Delhi06.2012
Certificate in Security Management of Strategic Installations -
IGNOU
New Delhi06.2011
Skills
- Problem-solving
Certification
Safety Management Systems – GMR Aviation Academy
Languages
Hindi
Bengali
English
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/21/79
- Nationality: Indian
Trainings Attended
- Participated in a week’s Workshop on Modernization of Airfield Infrastructure by Tata Power SED
- 63 weeks’ rigorous military training comprising Security, Aviation Safety, Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting, Aeronautical Information Services, Flight Data Processing, Flight Dispatch and Coordination, Air Navigation, Telecommunication and Meteorology
Timeline
Head Safety & Compliance (ORAT)
Karbala International Airport
07.2024 - Current
Deputy General Manager, Aerodrome Safety (Post Holder)
Ahmedabad International Airport Limited
11.2021 - 06.2024
Airside Operations Manager
Bangalore International Airport Limited
05.2020 - 11.2021
Associate Manager Airside Planning (Works, Standardization, Safety & Compliance, Training)
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited
07.2018 - 04.2020
Various Roles
Indian Air Force
11.1998 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Aviation
IGNOU
Diploma in Air Operations Management -
IGNOU
Certificate in Security Management of Strategic Installations -
IGNOU