A confident, self motivated and result oriented professional with extensive experience of 16 years in Aviation Security in multi-cultural organizations; proficient in supervising security operations involving security of men, materials & high value assets; effective communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills and training skills.

Key Strengths

Expertise in managing airline security.
Proficiency in scrutiny of travel document (passport & visa) and forgery detection.
Competency in conducting training on security, specializing on documents forgery detection.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skill.
Adept in relationship management with the employees

Professional Competencies

Security Management:
Monitoring security arrangements of high-value assets (aircrafts, cargo etc).
Implementing anti-hijacking & anti-sabotage procedures enabling safe passage of passengers and cargo.
Controlling and regularizing safe movement of men & materials through appropriate checks and records.

Team Management:
Imparting training to security personnel on fitness and various security functions.
Keeping check on activities of employees and workers to forestall any untoward incident.
Manpower planning, performance appraisal.
Resource planning and deployment.

General Administration:
Assisting Station-in-Charge in coordinating day-to-day operational issues.
Managing overall office operations involving coordinating administrative functions in the office.
Coordinating with Government and Intelligence agencies at the airport.

Training & Security Audit:
Conducting yearly internal Security Audit and setting standards as per national security programme.
Conducting field-tests of security drills, dummy tests and surveillance.
Conducting training for Airport Security Unit on initial deployment with emphasis on basic aviation security functions, response to threats, accidents, incidents and surveillance.
Conducting refresher courses and tests.
Handling technical matters related to entry regulations and trainer- staff development.

Special Achievements:

Recipient of commendation certificates and letters of appreciation.
Secured two Cash rewards in appreciation of alertness shown while on duty.
Recipient of NAJAM (Silver) for improvements in field of training.

Experience Highlights

Emirates Airlines Dubai
Security Coordinator (Sep 2005 till date)
Responsibilities:
Detection of forgery of travel documents.
Checking passenger documents for compliance as per entry & transit regulations of destination countries.
Preparation of course material and imparting training.
Training
As Department trainer role involves, setting annual training calendar
Conducting in-house training
Certification
Skill level improvement
Conducted training for AVSECO Hong Kong (Security providers of Hong Kong airport)
Conducted training for SAS SHJ Airport UAE (Service providers of SHJ airport)

Achievements:

Recipient of NAJAM (Silver), given in appreciation done towards improvements in training.

Air India Ltd
Assistant Officer (Security) (Jun 1993 to Aug 2005)
Responsibilities:
Ensuring security of aircrafts and cargo.
Investigation of security cases.
Assisting AGM in day-to-day operations.
Coordinating measures for staff welfare.
Liaison and coordination with Govt agencies.
Achievements:
Received letter of appreciation & cash awards for showing alertness while on duty.

Education

Diploma in Aviation Security Management from ECU- Australia - 2006
MA (Defence) from Madras University - 1996
B Sc from New College, Madras University - 1992

Professional Training

United States Immigration officers Training
Australian Immigration officers Training
German Border Police Training
TSA regulations for Non - American airlines
Forgery detection, by US & UK
BCAS (India) Security Courses
Certified in Basic Aviation Security
Certified X- Ray Screener
Train the trainer
Seminar on conflict management

Date of birth 14 May 1972