Chehad Nourai
New York,NY
Summary
With a passion for flying since childhood, I am a true global aviation expert, having lived and worked in aviation in a number of countries during the course of my career.
After obtaining my Airline Transport Pilot License in the Netherlands, I joined the Air Force and served for 22 years as a Pilot with diversified responsibilities in team management, flight operations, and leadership duties.
Post my military career I have been a consultant specializing in Business Aviation assisting start-ups to build and expand their business focusing on operational excellence and consulting with high-net-worth individuals and large corporations about their private travel needs.
My approach centers on integrity, efficiency, and excellence.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Aviation Specialist
FLEWBER
New York, NY
11.2021 - Current
- Developed top-performing sales teams by recruiting, training and mentoring new hires to build cohesive, driven group.
- Analyzed aviation industry developments to maintain current knowledge of best practices in the field.
- Developed strategies for improving operational efficiency.
- Leveraged industry trends and competitive analysis to improve customer relationship building.
- Worked with marketing teams to create, deploy and optimize effective campaigns.
- Coordinated with multiple departments to ensure efficient operations.
Business Development Consultant
Fast Private Jet
New York, NY
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Developed new business by networking with prospects and valuable customers.
- Networked among community organizations to develop leads and generate business.
- Participated in industry organization and trade shows to gather competitive and industry intelligence.
- Developed business pipeline using cold and warm techniques.
- Maintained extensive knowledge of company products and services to provide top-notch expertise to customers.
- Pursued all website inquiries in North America, to increase potential customer base.
- Leveraged industry trends and competitive analysis to improve customer relationship building.
- Worked with marketing teams to create, deploy and optimize effective campaigns.
- Built brand awareness and generated leads.
Account Manager
Encore Jets
New York, NY
12.2017 - 06.2019
- Drove new business development through qualifying leads, building relationships and executing strategic sales.
- Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
- Provided training and guidance to new Account Managers.
- Maintained accurate records of all customer interactions in the CRM system.
Commissary Manager
Move Systems
New York, NY
05.2016 - 03.2017
- Oversaw daily sales and inventory replenishment and maintained accurate daily stock records.
- Led commissary improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies.
- Maintained compliance with company requirements.
- Reviewed customer feedback and implemented action plans.
- Built a motivated commissary team of 10 well-trained staff.
- Developed weekly schedules for 10 employees.
- Hired and trained 8 new employees.
- Performed financial transactions such as deposits, payments, refunds, and exchanges.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to monitor stock levels and address discrepancies.
- Assigned tasks to staff members and monitored their progress.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures related to the commissary operations.
- Participated in weekly meetings with upper management to discuss operational objectives.
Transportation Manager
Move Systems
New York, NY
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Supervised the work of 2 transportation personnel and 5 contractors drivers.
- Forecasted manpower requirements based on daily workload and company targets.
- Established long-term customer relationships through prompt and courteous service.
- Developed standard operating procedures for all drivers.
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments
Transport Pilot / Squadron Commander
Algerian Air Force
Algiers, Algeria
10.1980 - 03.2003
- Directed all training procedures in accordance with military and civilian regulations.
- Oversaw daily operations for staff of 71 people.
- 20+ years of industry experience.
- 7 years of executive experience.
Education
Military Science, Leadership And Operational Art - Aviation Management And Operations
Air Force Academy
Ivanovo - Russia03-1989
Military And Strategic Leadership - Aviation Management And Operations
Air Force Academy
Oran - Algeria09-1985
ATPL. Airline Transport Pilot License - Aviation
N.L.S. National Luchtvaart School
Maastricht, Netherlands07-1984
Skills
- Driving continuous improvement
- Operations Experience
- Fast-Paced environments
- Prospect targeting
- New Business Development
- Excellent listening skills
- Staff Training Experience
- Effective communication
- Team Building
- Relationship building and rapport
- Critical and creative thinking
- Customer satisfaction
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Russian
Limited
Timeline
Private Aviation Specialist
FLEWBER
11.2021 - Current
Business Development Consultant
Fast Private Jet
01.2020 - 01.2021
Account Manager
Encore Jets
12.2017 - 06.2019
Commissary Manager
Move Systems
05.2016 - 03.2017
Transportation Manager
Move Systems
09.2015 - 09.2016
Transport Pilot / Squadron Commander
Algerian Air Force
10.1980 - 03.2003
Military Science, Leadership And Operational Art - Aviation Management And Operations
Air Force Academy
Military And Strategic Leadership - Aviation Management And Operations
Air Force Academy
ATPL. Airline Transport Pilot License - Aviation
N.L.S. National Luchtvaart School
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