Mircea-Andrei Potlogia
Flight Operations And Performance Engineer
Bucharest
Summary
Experienced Flight Operations Engineer with over seven years in performance engineering, airworthiness, and documentation management. Specialized training from Boeing, Airbus, and ATR, adept at optimizing flight operations and ensuring compliance with international aviation standards. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Flight Operations and Performance Engineer
S.C. TRANSPORTURILE AERIENE ROMÂNE S.A. (TAROM)
09.2022 - Current
- Performance calculations and assessments in all phases of flight for Boeing 737-300/700/800/MAX8, A318-111, A310 and ATR 42/72-500/600 series used in conjunction with Airbus PEP (Performance Engineer's Program), Flysmart Application Suite, PAAdmin (Performance Administrator) and LTS (Load and Trim Sheet), Boeing's PET (Performance Engineer's Tool), BCOP (Boeing Climbout Program), BPS (Boeing Performance Software), OPT (Onboard Performance Tool) and OPT Administrator, ATR's FOS (Flight Operation Software) and SPS (Single-point Performance Software), Operations Manual Part B and C Administrator, Electronic Flight Bag Administrator, Customisation of Airbus A318-111 Minimum Equipment List and creating any other useful documentation at the request of Airbus detachment, LIDO Flight Planning System database administrator - Aircraft Performance, AOS Rules and ACTIONS, Company NOTAMs and Route Catalogue
- Reduced operational costs with the implementation of cost-effective measures while maintaining high-quality services.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to ensure timely aircraft repairs and inspections, reducing downtime and increasing fleet availability.
- Managed daily flight operations, coordinating staff assignments and managing resources to maximize productivity.
- Led cross-functional teams in devising solutions to complex operational challenges, resulting in improved processes and increased efficiency across departments.
Flight Operations Engineer
FLYDUBAI
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Performance calculations and assessments in all phases of flight for Boeing 737-300/700/800/MAX8 used in conjunction with Boeing's PET (Performance Engineer's Tool), BCOP (Boeing Climbout Program), BPS (Boeing Performance Software), OPT (Onboard Performance Tool) and OPT Administrator, Maintaining and incorporating any changes brought to the aircraft performance databases, Creating update packages for the Electronic Flight Bag application suite, FMS database administrator for the entire fleet, monitoring changes in terms of flight procedures (SID, STAR, APPROACH, Missed Approach) Airways, NAVAIDS and Airports, Engine-Out Procedure development
Flight Operations and Performance Engineer
S.C. TRANSPORTURILE AERIENE ROMÂNE S.A. (TAROM)
12.2017 - 07.2022
- Performance calculations and assessments in all phases of flight for Boeing 737-300/700/800/MAX8, A318-111, A310 and ATR 42/72-500/600 series used in conjunction with Airbus PEP (Performance Engineer's Program), Flysmart Application Suite, PAAdmin (Performance Administrator) and LTS (Load and Trim Sheet), Boeing's PET (Performance Engineer's Tool), BCOP (Boeing Climbout Program), BPS (Boeing Performance Software), OPT (Onboard Performance Tool) and OPT Administrator, ATR's FOS (Flight Operation Software) and SPS (Single-point Performance Software), Maintaining and incorporating any changes brought to the aircraft performance databases, Creating update packages for the Electronic Flight Bag application suite, FMS database administrator for the entire fleet, monitoring changes in terms of flight procedures (SID, STAR, APPROACH, Missed Approach) Airways, NAVAIDS and Airports, Engine-Out Procedure development, Customisation of Airbus A318-111 Minimum Equipment List and creating any other useful documentation at the request of Airbus detachment, Utilisation of Flight Operations Documentation Manager, Route profile optimisation and assessment, including overflight charges, fuel cost, tankering and DCT utilisation, SITA Graphlite and SITA On Air Planning, Development of updates for TAROM Operational Documentation including Operations Manual Part A, B, C and Flight Operations Division Procedures
- Coordinated and monitored work of co-located and remote teams.
Aerospace Engineer
S.C. TRANSPORTURILE AERIENE ROMÂNE S.A. (TAROM)
04.2017 - 12.2017
- Maintains a technical records system of all the maintenance actions done to the entire fleet, Maintains record of Life-Limited-Parts throughout the Boeing Fleet, Verifies the reliability/accuracy of the work packages, Aircraft Technical Log and other maintenance documents
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of avionics, propulsion, and control systems in aircraft designs.
AIR NAVIGATION EXPERT
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT
12.2015 - 03.2017
- Monitoring the development and implementation of the Single European Sky (SES) European regulation package, Management of the issues regarding the cooperation between Romania and EUROCONTROL
Education
Boeing OPT - Administrator Course - Fight Operations
Boeing
Seattle, WA06.2024
Flight Dispatcher -
Aviation Academy - SSAVC
Bucharest, Romania03.2024
Flight Operations Engineers Course - Aerospace Engineering - Flight Operations
ATR
Toulouse, France 5 2020 - 6 2020
AIRCRAFT E-DOC ADMINISTRATION FOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS ENGINEERS - Flight Operations
AIRBUS Flight Opeartions And Trainning Support
Toulouse, France 5 2019 - 5 2019
AIRPLANE PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS AND 737 CHARACTERISTICS - Aircraft Performance
Boeing
Los Angeles, United States 04.2019 - 3 2019
Master of Science - Air Transportation Engineering
Polytechnic University of Bucharest
Bucharest, Romania 1 2015 - 1 2017
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering - Air Navigation
Polytechnic University of Bucharest
Bucharest, Romania 1 2011 - 1 2015
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Bucharest, Romania 11.2014 - 3 2015
Skills
Technical Skills:
Aircraft Performance Software: Airbus PEP, Flysmart Application Suite, PAAdmin, LTS
Boeing PET, BCOP, BPS, OPT
ATR FOS, SPS
Flight Planning Systems: LIDO, SITA Graphlite, SITA On Air Planning
Documentation: Operations Manual Part A, B, C, Electronic Flight Bag, Minimum Equipment List
FMS Database Administration
Engine-Out Procedure Development
Operational decision making
Emergency Response Planning
Technical report writing
Fuel efficiency strategies
Performance metrics analysis
Language Skills
Romanian: Native
English: C1
German: B2
French: B1
Personal Information
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Romanian
Certification
Boeing OPT Administrator, Seattle WA USA
Timeline
Boeing OPT Administrator, Seattle WA USA
06-2024
Flight Dispatcher
03-2024
Flight Operations and Performance Engineer
S.C. TRANSPORTURILE AERIENE ROMÂNE S.A. (TAROM)
09.2022 - Current
Flight Operations Engineer
FLYDUBAI
07.2022 - 09.2022
ATR Flight Operations Engineering Course
05-2020
Boeing Airplane Performance Analysis and 737 Characteristics, Los Angeles, USA
05-2019
AIRPLANE PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS AND 737 CHARACTERISTICS - Aircraft Performance
Boeing
04.2019 - 3 2019
Airbus Aircraft E-DOC Administration for Flight Operations Engineers, Toulouse, France
04-2019
Flight Operations and Performance Engineer
S.C. TRANSPORTURILE AERIENE ROMÂNE S.A. (TAROM)
12.2017 - 07.2022
Aerospace Engineer
S.C. TRANSPORTURILE AERIENE ROMÂNE S.A. (TAROM)
04.2017 - 12.2017
AIR NAVIGATION EXPERT
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT
12.2015 - 03.2017
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11.2014 - 3 2015
Boeing OPT - Administrator Course - Fight Operations
Boeing
Flight Dispatcher -
Aviation Academy - SSAVC
Flight Operations Engineers Course - Aerospace Engineering - Flight Operations
ATR
5 2020 - 6 2020
AIRCRAFT E-DOC ADMINISTRATION FOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS ENGINEERS - Flight Operations
AIRBUS Flight Opeartions And Trainning Support
5 2019 - 5 2019
Master of Science - Air Transportation Engineering
Polytechnic University of Bucharest
1 2015 - 1 2017
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering - Air Navigation
Polytechnic University of Bucharest
1 2011 - 1 2015