Payande Ouedraogo
London
Summary
With over four years of experience, I am a dedicated professional who has served as a Captain on the King Air aircraft and also held the role of Aviation Safety Manager. My leadership positions have nurtured a robust skill set in decision-making, risk assessment, team coordination, and proficient communication. I am adept at analyzing incidents, executing safety measures, and fostering a proactive safety culture. In addition to my technical qualifications, I prioritize a customer-centric approach and am steadfast in my commitment to operational excellence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Aviation Safety Manager
MAXAIR
Abidjan
2021.03 - 2023.07
- Implemented a robust Safety Management System, ensuring strict compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Supervised and evaluated existing processes, and meticulous coordinated risk assessments.
- established transparent incident reporting mechanisms and conducted comprehensive training sessions to foster a culture of safety awareness.
- Identified service gaps, developing plans to strengthen and expand offerings.
Aircraft Captain
MAXAIR
Abidjan
2019.06 - 2023.07
- Provided guidance and leadership for flight operations.
- Conducted Flight Preparation
- Facilitated effective coordination among the crew.
- Ensured Passenger and Crew Safety
- Promoted effective decision-making
- Flew national and international routes covering different countries and complied with flight rules in each location.
- Performed comprehensive checklists and procedures during different phases of flight to reduce possible safety issues.
Volunteer Worker
Jadeair
Cotonou
2015.10 - 2016.04
- Closely monitored weekly sales to write reports for senior leadership and streamline operational processes.
- Flew their goods to unreachable places by road
Education
Associate Degree in Science - Aviation Flight Technology
Mercer County Community College
West Windsor / NJ / USA 2016.05 - 2018.05
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Flight Technology
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton / NJ / USA 2021.06 -
Skills
- Leadership and Team management
- Decision-Making and Problem Solving
- Communication Skills
- Safety Management
- Operational Efficiency
- Regulatory Compliance
- Data Analysis
- Customer Service
- Training and Development
- Multi-tasking
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Native
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Flight Technology
Thomas Edison State University
2021.06 -
Aviation Safety Manager
MAXAIR
2021.03 - 2023.07
Aircraft Captain
MAXAIR
2019.06 - 2023.07
Associate Degree in Science - Aviation Flight Technology
Mercer County Community College
2016.05 - 2018.05
Volunteer Worker
Jadeair
2015.10 - 2016.04