THOMAS VARGHESE
February 10, 2014
Training & Development Specialist, Post Box : 4925, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE Tel : 00 971 50 490 1996 E Mail :
[email protected]
TRAINER PROFILE Summary : Total of 21 years of experience as a Trainer, with Emirates Airline, in the following areas :
Load Control
Ramp Operations
Dangerous Goods Acceptance
Cargo
Highlights :
IATA Accredited Trainer in Dangerous Goods
Load Control Trainer in all types of Aircraft ( Both DCS and Manual)
Independently designed a Color-coded and more user-friendly Load Plan & Load sheet for the Airbus 310 Freighter of Emirates, which after careful studies conducted by our Emirates Operations and Airport Services, got accepted as the official Operational Documents of Emirates, to cancel and replace the corresponding Documents designed and presented by Airbus. Owing to the complexities of the A380, with its revolutionary new concepts related to the CG Centered Fuelling system,
most of the senior participants, from the multi-fold Departments, had struggled to understand the Introductory Training conducted by Airbus. Hence, while independently designing the In-house Training, had to deviate from the methodology of Airbus, and adopted a totally different approach, eventually achieving the successful licensing of all our Load Controllers, leading to a smooth and hassle-free transition at the work place. The independently designed “Airside Load Management” Program, in view of its simple style and carefully designed
progression, was the first Module from the Ground Operations arena, that was chosen to be hoisted for “E- Learning” It is now considered the Introductory Gate-way Program to all the subsequent Ground Operations Courses. The new Formula that was suggested in relation to the “Non Standard Fuelling” of A310 Freighter, was approved by the
Operations Manager to be inducted in the related Training Program and the official Operational Documents. Accomplishments : 1.
Was awarded for creating the ‘Script’ to support the Training Video in relation to “Ramp Safety”, in coordination with the Flight Safety Department, Flight Operations and Ramp.
2.
Was awarded for protecting the Cargo Revenue of Emirates, equivalent to almost 3000 Kg on every short sector flight of A380 from Hong Kong to Bangkok (on a daily basis) by suggesting a minor increase in the Fuel uplift to achieve a Safe Take-off CG, which otherwise would have caused a regular out-of-balance situation, necessitating its daily offload, leading to under-utilized Payload on every flight, all through the 365 days.
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Mobile : Mobile : Telephone : E Mail :
00 971 50 490 1996 00 971 55 4 49 49 19 00 971 7 236 1266,
[email protected]
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Have been able to earn the satisfaction of the Students from all nationalities, in all the multi-level Courses related to Load Control, Cargo and Dangerous Goods.
4.
Was able to point out the reason for the inability to restrain the last AKE in the Forward Hold of the B777-300, that had been causing frequent delays at Dubai and Outstations. The reason and the solution, was answered in response to the concerned E Mail that was circulated by our Vice President Mr. Brendan Noonan, to all the Trainers.
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The wrong Unloading & Loading Procedure followed by the Ramp Operators at Zurich Airport, without switching off the PDUs under the locked ULDs, that could eventually lead to the damage of the PDUs rolling under the Locked and Loaded ULDs, was noticed while voluntarily checking the transit procedures, when travelling on the maiden Flight of B777-200 from Manchester to Dubai. The matter was reported to the ASM and later to the Training Superintendent. A Training program was subsequently initiated to train them on the correct operating procedure related to the use and operation of the Bay Switches, to ensure the longevity of the Power Driven Units and the Aircraft Restraint System.
Professional Qualifications : IATA 1)
IATA Train the Trainer Program : For Dangerous Goods Acceptance – conducted by IATA at Singapore in 2010. Was personally informed by the Trainer Mr. Milton Cassidy that I had stood first among the entire Group, with a Distinction.
2)
Attended the IATA Trainer Workshop, at Geneva, in the context of my induction as an IATA accredited Trainer.
3)
Passed all the 2 yearly Revalidation Courses in Dangerous Goods Acceptance, conducted by IATA at Singapore and Geneva. Had passed most of the Courses with Distinction.
4)
IATA Diploma in IATA-UFTA Standard Course in Ticketing & Travel Industry.
Details of Courses passed other than Load Control and Dangerous Goods : 1)
Basic Passenger Service
2)
Computerized Baggage Tracing
3)
Ticketing : Level 1
4)
Intermediate Passenger Tariff
5)
DCS Check-in
6)
DCS Passenger Control
7)
DCS Load Control
8)
Baggage Tracing
9)
Passenger Service – Advanced Course
10) Basic Cargo Course 11) Human Relations in Practice 12) Basic First Aid 13) Negotiation Skills and Decision Making Details of other Courses Handled : 1)
Basic Cargo Rating
2)
Cargo Special Handling
3)
Telephone Techniques
4)
Introduction to Civil Aviation
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Countries and Airports where I have conducted Training programs : 1)
New Zealand : Auckland
2)
Australia : Melbourne & Sydney
3)
China : Hong Kong and Guangzhou
4)
Philippines : Manila
5)
Thailand : Bangkok
6)
Vietnam : Saigon
7)
Singapore
8)
Sri Lanka : Colombo
9)
Maldives : Male
10)
India : Bombay, Cochin, Madras, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Calcutta
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Iran : Tehran
12)
Iraq : Basra, Baghdad
13)
Oman : Muscat
14)
UAE : Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah
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Qatar : Doha
16)
Bahrain : Bahrain
17)
Saudi Arabia : Riyadh and Jeddah
18)
Jordan : Amman
19)
Lebanon : Beirut
20)
Syria : Damascus
21)
Turkey : Istanbul
22)
Cyprus : Larnaca
23)
Egypt : Cairo & Alexandria
24)
Libya : Tripoli
25)
Tunisia : Tunis
26)
Morocco : Casablanca
27)
Ghana : Accra
28)
Nigeria : Lagos
29)
Senegal : Dakar
30)
Angola : Luanda
31)
Sudan : Khartoum
32)
Zambia : Lusaka
33)
Tanzania : Dar Es Salaam
34)
Kenya : Nairobi
35)
South Africa : Johannesburg and Capetown
36)
Comoros
37)
Mauritius
38)
United Kingdom : London Gatwick , Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow
39)
France : Charles De Gaulle & Niece
40)
Germany : Frankfurt, Munich & Düsseldorf
41)
Greece : Athens
42)
Italy : Milan and Rome
43)
Switzerland : Zurich
44)
Malta
45)
Russia : Moscow ( Domodedovo Airport)
46)
USA : New York (John F Kennedy Airport)
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Educational Qualifications : 1)
Graduated in Mathematics as the Main Subject, with Physics and Chemistry as Subsidiaries, from the Saint Berchman’s College, affiliated to the Kerala University.
2)
Elementary Arabic Language Courses : Conducted by the Ministry of Education, UAE (Passed with Distinctions)
Chronology of Aviation Experience : 3)
Started as Cargo Assistant in November 1973 , at Abu Dhabi Airport
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Promoted to the post of Traffic Assistant in May 1974
5)
Promoted as the Secretary to the Station Manger , in June 1975, to assist him on Administrative and Operational matters
6)
Joined as Duty Officer at Ras Al Khaimah Airport in January 1976, as recommended by my Station Manager at Abu Dhabi Airport. Was involved in all areas, such as Passenger Check-in, Load Control, Unloading & Loading, Mishandled Baggage and Cargo Acceptance. Was also involved in Staff Rostering, Correspondence with Airlines and other authorities, and routine Administrative matters.
7)
Joined as Training Officer, in January 1993, with Emirates Airline.
8)
Retired from Emirates, while serving as a Training & Development Specialist with the Emirates Aviation College, in both the arenas of Dangerous Goods & Ground Operations, for almost 21 years
9)
Now, I am a Part-time Trainer for IATA to conduct the Dangerous Goods Courses. Have already conducted a Course at the IATA Centre in Geneva.
Final Summary : Work Experience In Operations ( Multiple Areas)
: 20 Years
Total years as Trainer ( Mainly in relation to Ground Operations & Cargo)
: + 20 Years
Thomas Varghese, Post Box : 4925, Villa No. 3, Adjacent to Kaya Skin Clinic, Post Box : 4925, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE Tel : 00 971 50 490 1996 Tel : 00 971 55 4 49 49 19 E Mail :
[email protected]
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