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Affiliations
Certification
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Leonard Ochieng OKOTH

Nairobi

Summary

PERSONAL PROFILE.

A very hardworking and responsible individual with high regards for Company policies and rules. Honest and very cautious in everything, highly committed to continuous learning-have a great willingness to keep abreast of new developments in different areas of work.

A great team player and have a great enthusiasm in improving the quality of services in an organization. Hardworking and skilled in managing aircraft operations to promote passenger safety and aircraft efficiency. Well-versed in maintaining flight logs with accuracy. Desire to bring 10 years+ of aviation experience to employer.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LICENSED FLIGHT DISPATCHER

ALS LTD/UNITED NATIONS
03.2013 - Current

BASE MANAGER/LICENSED DISPATCHER. (10 Years International Staff)

AddisAbeba), CAMEROON(Yaoundé), CHAD(Ndjamena), SUDAN(Khartoum), SOUTH SUDAN(Juba/ Wau), UGANDA(Entebbe), CENTRAL AFRICA REPUBLIC(Bangui), Niger(Niamey), Tunisia(Tunis).

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Oversaw fueling, cargo management, and departure of aircraft at busy facility with daily multiple departures and arrivals.
  • Collaborated with maintenance crews and air traffic control to resolve problems and facilitate seamless operations.
  • Implemented and enforced safety policies and procedures, confirming compliance with regulations.
  • Executed regular airfield inspections, identifying and reporting safety hazards or issues to supervisor.
  • Managed flight itinerary updates and communicated changes to appropriate air traffic control contacts to optimize movements and protect aircraft.
  • Prepared daily flight plans and coordinated with other agencies for seamless operations.
  • Developed and implemented emergency procedures, complying with safety regulations and enabling preparation in crisis events.
  • Conducted departure and arrival briefings.
  • Maintained flight and events logs, aircrew flying records, and flight operations records of incoming and outgoing flights.
  • Established and maintained communication with air traffic control and other airfield personnel as required.
  • Flight planning/Crew Scheduling/Payload matrix
  • Monitoring Flight and Duty Time Limitations.
  • In charge of crew training files/records.
  • Planning of recurrent training/Overflight and landing permits.
  • Participating in annual Civil Aviation Audits

BRANCH HEAD BARISTA

NAIROBI JAVA HOUSE
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Training/Grooming of new and junior staff.
  • Profit and Loss Account Report Analysis Ensuring quality products are dispatched Controlling food cost reports.
  • In charge of ordering new stock, Ensuring proper coffee quality Grading, roasting, cupping, packaging.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Complied with health regulatory guidelines and requirements

ASSISTANT BRANCH HEAD BARISTA

NAIROBI JAVA HOUSE
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Assisting branch Head Barista in operations and duties which increased productivity significantly by attending to more than 300 customers per day.
  • Coached, trained and mentored junior team.

BARISTA

NAIROBI JAVA HOUSE
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Prompt attendance to customers.
  • Selling quality products and up selling of new brands that increased sales by 15%.
  • Ensuring proper hygiene at all times.
  • Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores

Education

Aviation Dispatch License - Flight Operations & Dispatch

Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
Kenya, Nairobi
08.2024

Core Instructional Techniques(CIT) - Aviation Instructor - Flight Operations & Dispatch

Think Aviation
Nairobi, Kenya
04.2024

FAA FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION LICENSE - AVIATION

JEPPESEN ACADEMY- BOEING
Denver, Colorado
9 2020

Diploma - AVIATION-DIPLOMA FLIGHT OPERATIONS AND DISPATCH

SKYLINK FLIGHT SERVICES
Nairobi, Kenya
08.2012

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP - CUSTOMER SERVICE- CERTIFICATE

NAIROBI JAVA HOUSE
Nairobi, Kenya
5 2011

High School Diploma -

LANET SECONDARY SCHOOL C+ (PLUS)
Nakuru, Kenya
10 2004

Skills

  • Customer Service & Check in
  • Safety Oversight & Reporting
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Crew Scheduling & Aircraft operations procedures
  • Planning and coordination
  • Problem resolution
  • Administrative support
  • Decision-making capabilities
  • Technical report writing &Record Management
  • Analytical Thinking

Affiliations

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH AWARD- NAIROBI JAVA HOUSE

December 2008

July 2009

May 2010

Certification

RECURRECNCY CERTIFICATES

AVIATION SECURITY

CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (CRM)

IATA DANGEROUS GOODS REGULATIONS (DG) CAT 10

SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS)

Languages

Swahili, Luo
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Upper intermediate
B2
Lingala
Intermediate
B1

Timeline

LICENSED FLIGHT DISPATCHER

ALS LTD/UNITED NATIONS
03.2013 - Current

BRANCH HEAD BARISTA

NAIROBI JAVA HOUSE
01.2008 - 01.2011

ASSISTANT BRANCH HEAD BARISTA

NAIROBI JAVA HOUSE
01.2007 - 01.2008

BARISTA

NAIROBI JAVA HOUSE
01.2006 - 01.2007

Aviation Dispatch License - Flight Operations & Dispatch

Kenya Civil Aviation Authority

Core Instructional Techniques(CIT) - Aviation Instructor - Flight Operations & Dispatch

Think Aviation

FAA FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION LICENSE - AVIATION

JEPPESEN ACADEMY- BOEING

Diploma - AVIATION-DIPLOMA FLIGHT OPERATIONS AND DISPATCH

SKYLINK FLIGHT SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP - CUSTOMER SERVICE- CERTIFICATE

NAIROBI JAVA HOUSE

High School Diploma -

LANET SECONDARY SCHOOL C+ (PLUS)
Leonard Ochieng OKOTH