Badawi Shahata
Kissimmee
Summary
Project Controls and Planning professional with experience supporting large-scale operations through schedule development, resource planning, performance analysis, and cross-functional coordination. Proven ability to manage complex operational schedules, maintain schedule baselines, analyze performance metrics, identify operational risks, and drive continuous process improvements. Experienced in operational planning, stakeholder communication, KPI reporting, and data-driven decision-making within transportation and aviation environments. Seeking to leverage planning and project coordination expertise in Project Controls, Planning Engineer, Scheduler, or Project Engineer roles supporting engineering, utility, infrastructure, aerospace, or industrial projects.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Fleet Planner
Sixt Rent A Car
08.2023 - Current
- Develop and maintain daily operational schedules supporting approximately 1,000 fleet assets across four high-volume rental locations, optimizing fleet availability and resource utilization.
- Coordinate scheduling activities among 50+ personnel across Operations, Maintenance, and Customer Service, ensuring alignment of operational priorities and business objectives.
- Maintain operational scheduling baselines while evaluating schedule impacts, identifying risks, and communicating schedule adjustments to stakeholders.
- Build and maintain Excel-based dashboards and KPI reports that provide operational visibility and support data-driven decision-making.
- Analyze schedule performance, identify operational bottlenecks, and implement process improvements that reduced operational delays by 20% while increasing quality performance to over 85%.
- Monitor fleet capacity, operational trends, and resource availability to support proactive planning and continuous operational improvement.
- Support daily execution through schedule coordination, issue resolution, and stakeholder communication across multiple business functions.
Flight Systems Operator
GPI Geospatial, Inc.
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Supported planning and execution of 200+ aerial survey missions, coordinating scheduling activities and validating mission readiness.
- Traveled approximately 50% to support nationwide field operations and complex aerial survey projects.
- Operated, monitored, and troubleshot sophisticated airborne survey systems and equipment valued in the multi-million-dollar range, minimizing downtime and maintaining project schedules.
- Reviewed technical and geospatial deliverables to support quality assurance, project reporting, and schedule performance.
- Collaborated with pilots, engineers, and technical personnel to resolve operational issues and maintain mission execution timelines.
- Assisted in schedule tracking, operational reporting, and continuous process improvements supporting successful project delivery.
AP Technician Apprentice
TripleAviation
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Performed aircraft maintenance on Cessna Citation and Gulfstream business aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations and manufacturer maintenance requirements.
- Supported inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and scheduled maintenance involving powerplant, airframe, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
- Reviewed engineering documentation, maintenance records, and technical manuals to ensure regulatory compliance and maintenance accuracy.
- Assisted with material planning and inventory coordination to improve parts availability and reduce maintenance delays.
- Worked within strict quality, safety, and regulatory standards while supporting efficient aircraft return-to-service schedules.
Assistant Manager
Hollywood Beauty Supply
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Managed employee scheduling, operational planning, and daily business activities to ensure efficient workforce utilization.
- Prepared operational reports and monitored key performance indicators supporting business planning and decision-making.
- Coordinated inventory management, customer service operations, and staff scheduling to improve operational efficiency.
Education
Web Development - Computer Science
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05-2023
Aviation - Aviation Maintenance
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Casselberry, FL10-2019
Skills
- Project Planning & Coordination
- Schedule Development & Maintenance
- Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS) Concepts
- Baseline Management
- Change Control
- Schedule Performance & Variance Analysis
- Critical Path Analysis (Working Knowledge)
- Resource & Capacity Planning
- Milestone & Deliverable Tracking
- Schedule Risk Identification
- Operational Planning
Websites
Timeline
Fleet Planner
Sixt Rent A Car
08.2023 - Current
Flight Systems Operator
GPI Geospatial, Inc.
12.2021 - 11.2022
AP Technician Apprentice
TripleAviation
03.2021 - 12.2021
Assistant Manager
Hollywood Beauty Supply
03.2020 - 03.2021
Web Development - Computer Science
University of Central Florida
Aviation - Aviation Maintenance
Aviation Institute of Maintenance