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Ali Mustafa

Summary

Resilient individual with experience across aviation-operations, admin-focused and customer-facing roles. As a Passenger Travel Assistant at Birmingham airport, I developed the patience and resilience needed to support vulnerable passengers in a busy environment. During my university placement, I ventured in Marketing at DPD, where I built strong attention to detail and organisational skills. Currently working as a Customer Helper with Jet2, developing my customer service skills and giving me front-line insight into the company. Working as a Pilot has always been the goal, and I'm eager to build a solid understanding of the aviation business through the hands-on opportunity of the Flight Programme.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work history

Customer Helper

Jet 2
Birmingham
2026.02 - 2026.02
  • Working in a 24/7 operational environment, supporting customers during normal operations and periods of disruption
  • Assist with check-in, boarding, document verification, and self-service systems, ensuring safety, compliance, and on-time departures.
  • Respond to quick and adapting situations while working under pressure

Marketing Assistant (Placement Year)

DPD group
Birmingham
2024.06 - 2025.06
  • High attention to detail with finance admin related tasks, such as raising purchase orders or processing invoices.
  • Completed marketing designs and projects, with short time frames under timed pressure
  • Collaborated with the Environmental & Sustainability team, supporting presentations and initiatives focused on responsible operations
  • Worked cross-functionally with communications, operations, and senior stakeholders

Achievement:

  • Received a DPD Recognition Award for contribution to a high-profile Nike promotional film project, demonstrating accountability and pride in delivering high-quality work

Passenger Travel Assistant

Optime Group
Birmingham
2024.02 - 2024.06
  • Assisted passengers with reduced mobility through the airport, ensuring a safe, smooth, and dignified journey from check-in to departure gate.
  • Responded calmly under pressure in a fast-paced operational environment, managing last-minute schedule changes and resolving passenger concerns with patience and empathy.
  • Liaised between ground staff, airline crew, and airport security to coordinate seamless passenger transfers and ensure all mobility assistance requests were met on time.
  • Maintained strict adherence to health, safety, and aviation regulations while handling manual handling equipment and ensuring passenger comfort throughout the journey.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Aston University
Birmingham, England

Skills

  • Customer Service & Empathy
    Provided compassionate support to passengers with reduced mobility
  • Attention to Detail
    Managed administrative tasks and marketing collateral accurately at DPD
  • Adaptability
    Thrived in fast-paced airport and logistics environments, quickly adjusting to changing priorities and passenger needs
  • Team Collaboration
    Worked alongside airline staff, security, and ground handlers to coordinate seamless passenger assistance and smooth operations
  • Resilience Under Pressure
    Remained calm and professional in high-pressure situations, resolving passenger concerns efficiently during busy periods
  • Commercial Awareness
    Supported marketing activities at DPD while developing an understanding of how customer experience drives business success

Languages

English
Native
Arabic
Fluent

Affiliations

  • Japanese Jiu-jitsu Yellow Belt: I train in jiu-jitsu, which has taught me to stay calm under pressure, think several steps ahead, and adapt quickly when things don't go to plan. The resilience and focus it demands are mindsets I'll bring to a fast-paced operational environment like aviation.
  • Travel/Video Creation: I create travel content on YouTube as "Ali Abroad", which has deepened my understanding of what travellers look for in an experience. It's taught me to be creative, pay attention to detail, and think about how to present destinations in an engaging way, skills I'd love to bring to Jet2.
  • National Citizens Service: Raising money for victims of domestic violence.

Timeline

Customer Helper

Jet 2
2026.02 - 2026.02

Marketing Assistant (Placement Year)

DPD group
2024.06 - 2025.06

Passenger Travel Assistant

Optime Group
2024.02 - 2024.06

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Aston University
Ali Mustafa