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Dr.ALI FADHIL

Airport Operations
Dhofar/Salalah

Summary

Resourceful and adaptable Director with 16+ years of experience in airport operations management, including operational oversight, certification processes, protocol development, and process improvements. Team-oriented leader with expertise in employee engagement, stakeholder coordination, time management, conflict resolution, and cost efficiency. Customer-focused in enhancing passenger experience, managing operations, and maintaining strong relationships with airlines, regulatory authorities, and service providers. Additionally, brings academic experience in aviation management research and teaching, having contributed to programs at institutions such as Nizwa College and Salalah Technical and Applied Sciences College. Seeking to leverage extensive background in airport operational leadership and academic expertise to fulfill a role with exceptional organizational and strategic capabilities.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Acting Aviation Director

Oman Airports
Dhofar/Salalah
03.2023 - Current
  • Built key stakeholder relationships to facilitate business growth.
  • Recruited and developed high-performing teams, with focus on talent retention.
  • Established and monitored key performance indicators, gauging organizational success.
  • Formulated business plans to increase growth and minimize cost for company.

Airfield Services Manager

OMAN AIRPORTS / SALALAH AIRPORT
Dhofar/Salalah
03.2023 - Current
  • Runway and Taxiway Inspections: Ensuring safety and functionality.
  • Apron Management: Supervising operations and mitigating wildlife hazards.
  • Aerodrome Certification Compliance: Meeting ICAO and regulatory standards.
  • Airport Safety and Security: Implementing and monitoring safety measures.
  • Emergency Response Coordination: Managing emergencies and liaising with ATC.

Airport duty manager

OMAN AIRPORTS/SALALAH AIRPORT
Dhofar/Salalah
06.2014 - 03.2023
  • Operational Oversight: Supervising daily airport operations.
  • Crisis Management: Managing emergencies and disruptions.
  • Stakeholder Coordination: Liaising with airlines, ATC, and ground handlers.
  • Passenger Experience: Ensuring smooth operations and addressing concerns.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Maintaining adherence to aviation standards.
  • Reporting: Preparing reports and updating management

Airport operations officer

OMAN AIRPORTS/SALALAH ARPORT
Dhofar/Salalah
03.2008 - 05.2014
  • Airside Inspections: Conducting regular checks of runways, taxiways, and aprons.
  • Safety Monitoring: Ensuring compliance with safety standards and protocols.
  • Aircraft Coordination: Assisting with aircraft parking and turnaround operations.
  • Incident Reporting: Documenting and reporting operational incidents.
  • Stakeholder Support: Coordinating with ATC, ground handling, and emergency services.

Education

PhD in Management - Oman Aviation Performance

UNISEL
MALAYSIA

Premier Leadership Program - Leadership

Ashridge Executive Education, UK

Master’s Degree - Airport Planning and Management

Cranfield University
UK

Bachelor’s Degree - Operations Management

Sultan Qaboos University
MUSCAT / OMAN

Skills

    Leadership acumen

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Accomplishments

    Issued the first Aerodrome Manual for Salalah Airport in 2010.

    Focal point for Airport Operation Readiness.

    Member of Airport Security Quality Team, approved by Oman Civil Aviation.

    Led daily airport operations and ensured compliance with certification processes.

    Managed the certification process for the new Salalah Airport.

    Conducted new airport orientation and trials.

    Delivered comprehensive training programs to prepare staff for the new airport opening.

Interests

Travelling

Timeline

Acting Aviation Director

Oman Airports
03.2023 - Current

Airfield Services Manager

OMAN AIRPORTS / SALALAH AIRPORT
03.2023 - Current

Airport duty manager

OMAN AIRPORTS/SALALAH AIRPORT
06.2014 - 03.2023

Airport operations officer

OMAN AIRPORTS/SALALAH ARPORT
03.2008 - 05.2014

PhD in Management - Oman Aviation Performance

UNISEL

Premier Leadership Program - Leadership

Ashridge Executive Education, UK

Master’s Degree - Airport Planning and Management

Cranfield University

Bachelor’s Degree - Operations Management

Sultan Qaboos University
Dr.ALI FADHILAirport Operations