This curriculum vitae is for Subin Vankana, who currently works as an Airport Planner and Aerodrome Safeguarding Officer at Fujairah International Airport in the United Arab Emirates. He has over 10 years of experience in civil engineering and airport operations. His roles include developing and maintaining aerodrome safeguarding procedures, conducting audits and responding to safety inspections, managing wildlife and obstacles on airport property, and assisting with airport projects and master planning. He holds several qualifications in civil engineering and has extensive training and certifications in areas like aerodrome safeguarding, safety management, and computer-aided design software.
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___________SUBIN VANKANA____________
Airport Planner and Aerodrome Safeguarding Officer
Fujairah International Airport
PO Box977, Fujairah
United Arab Emirates
Tel.No: - 09-2239389
Mobile No.: 050-74 88 952
Email Address: vankanas@gmail.com
Current Location: Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
Objective
Efficiently use my engineering capabilities to meet the organization’s requirements and effectively
utilize every opportunity to improve my skills and abilities, to achieve a remarkable professional life.
Educational and Professional Qualifications
o Diploma in Civil Engineering from State Board of Technical Education, India.
o National Trade Certificate in Draughtsman Civil from Vocational Training, India.
o Higher Secondary (+2) education from the Board of Public Exams, India.
o Diploma in Computer Application (AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Photoshop).
o ICDL certificate for computer proficiency.
Language Proficiency
English Hindi Malayalam Arabic
Read Excellent Excellent Excellent No
Write Excellent Excellent Excellent No
Speak Excellent Excellent Excellent Poor
Professional History
o June 2009 –Present Fujairah International Airport (FIA)
o Aug 2006 – Jun 2009 Modern Precast L.L.C, Dubai
o Jun 2002 – Aug 2006 Praveen Chandra & Associates, Contractors & Architects, India
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Detailed Career Summary:
June 2009 to present: Fujairah International Airport
Position Airport Planner, Aerodrome Safeguarding & Compliance Officer
Job Description as Aerodrome Safeguarding & Compliance Officer
o Responsible to fully develop, update and maintain the aerodrome safeguarding procedures per CAR
Part IX, ICAO Annex 14, FIA SOP and relevant AOM Sections.
o Develop and maintain document control in relation to manuals, SOP’s, including updating, collating
and distribution of amendments.
o Conducting internal audits and reports.
o Interaction with GCAA and responds to the annual GCAA aerodrome safety audits (Aerodrome
Safeguarding & compliance).
o Maintain and update the Aerodrome Obstacle data base and periodical Obstacle analysis report for
the surveyed obstacles.
o Monitoring and delivering the Airfield wildlife management plan including bird mapping to 13km
and producing periodical statistics.
o Facilitating the management of change ensuring all risks are mitigated prior to delivery of the
required changes.
o Consultation and coordination with Municipality to ensure all planned developments within the
emirates does not infringe the Obstacle limitation surfaces as defined in CAR Part IX.
o Review, analysis and preparation of obstacle analysis report against the NOC request for the new
planned developments and submission to the General Manager for his approval.
o Issuance of NOC and crane permits for the new developments within the 15km of Fujairah
International Airport’s Obstacle limitation surfaces.
o Approval of Aeronautical safety studies for the projects which penetrates the Obstacle limitation
surface.
o Responsible to ensure Aeronautical surveys were conducted as per CAAP 61 requirements and
assessment of the surveyed obstacles
o Performing validation assessment surveys between the full Aeronautical surveys as per CAAP 61.
o Visual night survey to ensure proper functioning of Obstacle lights installed on the obstacles both off
and on aerodrome.
o Coordination with the safety department in assisting CAAP 59 submission.
o Luminance checks, reports and recommendations for the Aircraft stands and Aprons.
o Communication with FIA safety and Air Traffic Control department with regards to new obstacle.
o Request for NOTAM in relationship with new obstacles and non compliance.
o Responsible for updating the Aerodrome Operations Manual and UAE AIP for the airport.
o Heliport evaluation and recommendations for best practices.
o GCAA AIM project member for eTOD working group.
o Member of FIA Ops group and ISO quality management system.
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Job Description as Airport Planner
o Development of the Airport master plan and monitor all proposed developments are in line with the
original master plan
o Attend projects meetings held at FIA to capture and record all potential and active projects and
review its progress status
o Responsible to advise on the data collection, provide feedback and regular status reports as well as
recommend practical improvements that can be implemented to facilitate successful conclusion of
projects
o Responsible to efficiently plan, organize and prioritize own work schedule and also provide planning
and organizing assistance to the Strategy and Business Development manager, Project
Managers/Team Leaders and other members of the FIA Senior Management team
o Appreciate the requirements of the GCAA and other regulatory bodies with regards to infrastructure
development projects
o Preparation and updating of Airport Operations Manual and AIP drawings.
o Initial design proposals of aerodrome projects
o AeroTURN (Aircraft Turning Simulation) software usage as required for the projects
o AutoCAD assistance to Airport management
o Specialist support in ArcGIS.
o Ensure all projects respect the GCAA and ICAO regulatory requirements
o Airport Capacity and enhancement proposals
o Project Management for the new Airport development project
August 2006 to June 2009: Modern Precast L.L.C, Dubai
Position Civil Engineer
Job Description
o Supervise the production of all kinds of precast building parts
o Offer engineering solutions and recommendations to resolve any production issues
o Controlling and following up of production schedules
o Factory meetings and correspondences
o Monitoring of sub contractors, performances of labours and equipments involved with each projects
o Quantity survey of materials required for the project
o Coordinating with client, consultant throughout the execution of the project ensuring the
production were executed on time and in a cost effective manner
o Assisting tendering department during tendering stage
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June 2002 to August 2006: Praveen Chandra Associates – Architects & Contractors, India
Position Civil Engineer
Job Description
o Handling the project and finalizing the work from tender stage to handover
o Controlling and following up of project schedule
o Decision maker in selecting sub contractor
o Monitoring of sub contractor performances, delineating of staff, and equipments involved with each
project
o Coordinating with client, consultant throughout the execution of the project ensuring the
production were executed on time and in a cost effective manner
o Assisting tendering department during tendering stage
Computer Skills
o AutoCAD
o Aerodrome Safeguarding Tool (AST)
o AeroTURN 5
o ArcGIS
o Google Earth
o Photoshop
o Sketch up
o MS Office
Licenses
o Valid UAE driving license
o Airside driving permit – Level 1
Trainings & Certificates
o SMS awareness training provided by FIA safety department Oct 2011
o FOD awareness training provided by FIA safety department Oct 2011
o Aerodrome Safeguarding course provided by FIA Dec 2011
o Fire safety training at work provided by FIA RFFS Mar 2012
o Environmental risk assessment provided by FIA safety Mar 2012
o Basic instructor course (Train the Trainer) provided by FIA Jan 2013
o Customer service excellence workshop provided by Spiders IT Feb 2013
o SMS refresher training provided by FIA safety department Apr 2015
o Aerodrome safeguarding refresher training provided by FIA Sept 2015
o Post Holder training provided by GCAA Aug 2015
o ICAO Heliport seminar conducted by ICAO Dec 2015
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References
Available upon request
Personal Details
Age: 37 Yrs.
Date of Birth: 17-10-1978
Gender: Male
Civil Status: Married
Nationality: Indian
Religion: Hindu
Visa status: UAE employment visa
Notice Period: 30 Days
Permanent Address: Shyni villa, Kannur, Kerala, India.
Declaration
I solemnly declare that all the information furnished above are true to my knowledge and belief.
Place: Fujairah
Date: Subin Vankana