Faisal Hussain Siddiqui
Dallas,USA
Summary
Result-oriented aviation professional with over 20 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Airworthiness Management, Safety Management Systems, and Aviation Industry Investigations with Aviation Analytical research. Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and achieve new heights in competitive markets. Strong certifications in quality management and a track record of success in implementing innovative solutions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Training of Organization Compliance
Fly Baghdad Airlines
Baghdad, Iraq
12.2019 - 05.2024
- For all training and evaluation for the establishment of operations, maintenance, ground handling, cabin crew, and dispatch training programs, which should ensure that organizational staff are adequately trained to perform their assigned duties.
- For monitoring the operation and identifying problems that may require the provision of extra training or changes in training procedures.
- Together with the deputy CEO Technical and CEO of FBA, for the selection and training of all training personnel, and should ensure that international standards apply throughout.
- For administration of FBA, managerial staff personal training accounts, updates, new training, and maintenance on the accounts.
- Ensuring that only approved training devices and/or facilities are used.
- Ensuring that traceable training records are made and laid down in the FBA CTPM.
- Corresponding with the authorities in training-related matters, where deemed necessary.
- Evaluate and monitor every staff in FBA according to the organizational needs and performance analysis.
- Ensure and evaluate in-house and subcontracted training and approvals.
- For any amendments in edition/revision and follow-up of the CTPM, and its acceptance by the GCAA and FBA.
- For dealing with and analyzing complaints about the training program and its contents.
- According to the program and plan, we will ensure the TNA process according to quality standards for compliance.
- Current, Re-current, and Continual Processes of Training, whether it's Practical or Theoretical, ensure the whole process and shall comply with authorities and organizational needs.
- Other essential departments and needs will be evaluated through Training Managers for the final approval and proceeding process of Training, according to authorities and Organizational needs.
- Follow-up compliance meetings with Deputy CEO and CEO, FBA, FBA.
- Any changes or needs required by any Training Manager, to ensure compliance according to the process and procedures derived by the Training Director in CTPM, as the final authority.
- Any amendments or revisions made in any controlled documentation regarding Organization needs or Training, so Departmental Heads should inform the Training director for amendments and revision accordingly to proceed with a new plan and amendments in the Program.
- Hiring of new employees shall undergo complete evaluation by the head of the respective department, and then be sent to the training department for further evaluation.
- The Training Director is responsible for sharing the Training Materials and evaluating them with the Quality department according to the standards for Sub-Contracted Parties, Suppliers, and MROs.
- Implementation of EASA and FAA framework in the Training department.
- Implementation of IQSMS in Org as per IOSA, ISARPs standard, and authorities' compliance.
Post Holder Manager QA and Safety as Per Part-145
Airbus
Madrid, KSA
07.2018 - 07.2019
- As Quality Manager, I am responsible for establishing an independent Quality Assurance system to monitor compliance of the MRO organization with the quality criteria and EASA-145 regulations.
- Prepared standard practices and procedures (MOE, CAME, ADSAS) for Airbus KSA, including the associated procedure(s) for use within the organization and ensuring their adequacy regarding any amendments to the Regulation.
- In charge of Quality Audits, Ramp Inspection, Airworthiness Review compliance, Investigations, and subcontracted agreement approvals, including internal Airbus Spain and KSA.
- Responsible for revising the MOE & CAME according to EASA procedures and Airbus Spain, if there is a new requirement that affects MRO.
- Responsible for implementing a Quality Audit program in which compliance with all maintenance procedures is reviewed at regular intervals concerning each type of aircraft (or component) maintained, including the management and completion of audits, and production of audit reports.
- Accountable Manager on matters concerning the quality and safety management system.
- Defined the Human Factors principles implemented within the organization.
- Responsible for follow-up and closure of any non-conformance, and ensured that any observed non-compliance or poor standards are brought to the attention of the person concerned.
- Attended regular meetings with the Accountable Manager(s) to appraise the effectiveness of the Quality System, including details of any reported discrepancy not adequately addressed by the relevant person or in respect of any disagreement concerning the nature of a discrepancy.
- Responsible for complying with the processes and procedures approved by Airbus DS Green (Civil) & MRTT Military Aircraft, the authorities, and the Customer.
- Responsible for assessing subcontractors and suppliers of new and used components and materials for satisfactory product quality, considering the needs of the organization.
- Responsible for issue, renewal, and cancellation of certifying staff authorizations.
- Responsible for limiting or, in exceptional cases, temporarily suspending the MRO work of scope capability.
- Responsible for coordinating action on airworthiness occurrences and for initiating any necessary further investigation and follow-up activity.
- Responsible for establishing feedback from maintenance incidents/issues and feeding these back into the continuation training program.
- Responsible for assessing contractors working under the quality system and maintaining the expertise necessary to do so, to the satisfaction of EASA principles.
- Also, responsible for assessing external specialist services required to be used by the organization in the performance of maintenance.
- Responsible for ensuring the required quality level in the products and services provided by Airbus DS Arabia Services Maintenance Organization.
- Hold the authority to accept/decline the product delivery if the quality level is not according to the requirements.
- Reporting of the KPIs and Quality Indicators to the Accountable Manager about the Maintenance Organization's performance.
- Identify the quality training needs, and special process qualification (NDT).
- Implementation of the FOD policy and housekeeping facilities monitoring.
- Ensure the EASA framework has been established as per Part-145 and M.
- Compliance of Manuals as per the standard and follow-up by continual improvement process with Audits, Inspections, surveillance, and Investigations.
Post Holder of GCAA Georgia Manager Quality Assurance & Safety
EMW and ASC FZE
, UAE
08.2016 - 07.2018
- In charge and Head of QA/QC Audits, Inspections, and Control of (Operational, Technical, and Regulatory) Documents and Manuals, SMS, CAMO, and Training Team.
- Established Quality Assurance Department.
- Established Safety Management System Department.
- Head of SAFA Department and in charge of all agreements in the organization regarding Induction of aircraft, planning, coordination, MRO approvals, contractors, and sub-contractors approval, suppliers', and vendors' approvals.
- In charge of Complete C-Check Program Monitoring.
- (AD's/SB's, CPCP, LLP, HTC, Major & Minor Mods, SSID, EO, STCs, etc.)
- Compliance and Monitor Regulatory Requirements in line with EASA regulations of Part-145, M, 147, 66, and 21 along with Georgian CAA, PCAA, TCHAD CAA, and FAA.
Engineer Quality Assurance & Corporate Safety
Shaheen Air International
, Pakistan
12.2007 - 07.2016
- Held responsible for supervising all regulatory compliance activities and providing support to enforce Quality Assurance Policies and Best Practice Principles.
- Plan and coordinate with all Airworthiness and Maintenance Activities.
- Excellent management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Good decision-making skills and heading team members on projects independently.
- In-depth knowledge and implementation of EASA, PCAA, and FAA regulations at MRO and on flight safety, human factors, risk management, and accident investigation.
- Experience in designing Quality, Safety, and Risk Management Systems.
- Experience in Airworthiness Review Certification.
- Handled quality release programs of the company.
- Prepared strategies and plans that resulted in the development of the organization related to Part-145, Part-21, and ops management of aircraft operations and maintenance.
- Maintained and managed internal audit plans for AMO-145, CAMO, and AOC-OPS-1.
- Devising and establishing a company's quality procedures, standards, and specifications.
- Accomplished various training programs related to Human factors, SMS, and QA Audits.
- Specialize in Quality and Safety Management System Audits for Operations and MRO.
- Produce daily status reports and communicate progress to management.
- Monitored and supervised the airworthiness of the plane to prepare for the next flight.
- Effectively supervised and instructed electrical technicians with technical guidance and proper procedures for troubleshooting electrical/avionics systems, routine inspections, and preventive maintenance.
- Ensured compliance with site inspection procedure manuals and concepts to provide timely, quality repairs of malfunctioning systems.
- Overall, responsible for establishing QMS and also leading auditor ISO 9001:2008 and Quality/Safety Inspector.
- Monitor Airworthiness, CAMO, and AWM activities.
- Monitoring the performance and compliance with engineering changes and modifications, as required.
- Monitor all training activities by training need analysis and by continuation training plan.
- Ramp Inspection, as per SAFA Guidelines and Harmonized Standard Procedures, is responsible for all quality audits and inspections.
- Performed professional internal/external audits in compliance with Quality Management System ISO 9001:2008, ICAO, FAA, and EASA standards.
- Preparation of Audit Checklists and audit Plans as per EASA, QMS, CAA, and ICAO Standards.
- Prepared Complete Fire Prevention and Control Program for the Organization.
- Overall QMS: Responsible for MRO and Operators Audit as a Lead Auditor (Compliance of Part-145, Part-M, Part 21, and ISO 9001:2008).
- Prepared QSP, Quality Manual, MOE, MCM, Line Maintenance Manual, EPM, and Safety Management System for the organization.
- Worked on EASA Part-145 and Part-M approvals.
- Compliance of ICAO, FAA/EASA, and CAA regulations.
- Overall, responsible for Aerospace & Avionics Audits/Inspections and Quality Management System as per ISO 9001:2008 Standards.
- Quality Audits, Surveillance Audits, Spot Checks, Inspection, and Investigation experience on B737-200/300/400, Airbus A330-200, and A320.
- Monitoring of Daily Checks, Trip Checks, Check A, B, and C.
- Major Checks Monitoring, Hours/Cycles Monitoring, CPCP, Work Packages, Task Cards, Hard Time & LLP Documentation, Induction of aircraft, and approvals with regulatory bodies.
- Reliability and Engine Health Monitoring
- Aircraft Delay Analysis & Defect Monitoring
- Experienced and in-depth knowledge of Aircraft Incidents/Accidents and ground occurrences Investigations as a Senior Investigator.
- Capable of generating computerized reports on safety management systems and accident/incident investigations, as per ICAO guidelines.
- Aircraft Tool Store, Structure Repair Shop, Battery Shop, Tire Shop, Admin, GSE, Component, Procurement, and Contracted Parties Audit
- Reviews of Airworthiness Directives and Mandatory Service Bulletins, and maintains the AD status report.
- Training and Continuation Training in charge in QA Section.
- ADs, SBs, SIL Evaluation and Monitoring
- In-depth knowledge of Investigating Facts on NDT and BSI.
- Capabilities to resolve all NDT and BSI problems and findings with data analysis procedure.
- In-depth knowledge of investigating the facts of structure failure on aircraft.
Education
Post Graduate - Quality Management System
NED University of Engineering & Technology
Pakistan And Affilated With ASQ07-2012
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering
Sir Syed University of Engineering And Technology
Pakistan02-2007
Skills
- Auditing as per IOSA, AS 9100 and ISO 9001:2008 QMS standards
- Quality Management System
- EASA Part-145 MRO Compliance
- EASA Part-M Operational Compliance
- SAFA Ramp Inspector and Trainer
- Airlines Operations
- Safety Management System
- Airworthiness Regulations
- Aircraft Wet and Dry Lease Agreements
- Aviation laws for EASA, FAA, ICAO and CAA's
- Aviation laws FAA 14 CFR 145, 21, M, 147
- Aircraft Insurance Compliance
- Aviation Management
- Airworthiness Management
- Aviation Safety Oversight
- Aerospace and Part 21
- Insurance claims of Aircraft and components
- Regulatory requirements knowledge
- Investigation and Analytical Inspector as per ICAO
- Trained the Trainer
- Proficient in MS Office
- Proficient in Business Analytics (Aviation Industry)
Certification
•Flight Data Monitoring & Analysis Training and Certification from Monster Software Group, Ukraine, Kiev,February 2017.
•Certified Quality Professionals (PIQC) from NED University, June 2012
•QMS Lead Auditor ISO 9001-2008 IQCS & IRCA UK Certified, December 2018.
•Certified SAFA Ramp Inspector on Overall Boeing and Airbus by DGAC France & EASA, February 2012, Sri Lanka.
•LWTR CAT-X (Avionics/Electrical/Electronics)
•CCNA 5.0 at CT&TC, June 2007.•CWNA at CT&TC, October 2007.
•Airbus Arabia A330-200 MRTT Differences Course + Practical Training by Airbus and Boston Air, April 2019 Saudi Arabia.
•Boeing Certified Trainer of CBTA and EBT as Operational and Technical, Training and workshop for the Head of Training held at IST, Dated 15 Sep 2023.
•Basic Electrical of Boeing 737-200 Aircraft, 2008.
•Type Rating of Being 737-200 Aircraft, September 2008.
•Microprocessor of Being 737-200 Aircraft, August 2011.
•Basic Fam Course / Training Being 737-400 Aircraft, April 2012.
•Basic Fam Course / Training Airbus A330-200/300 Aircraft MRTT, November 2012.
•Basic Fam Course / Training Airbus A320Aircraft, October 2012.
•Certified Quality / Air-leg / Human Factor / SMS Trainings, 2018.
•Standard maintenance Practices 29th October 2019.•IOSA Regulations Training 15th Jan 2023.
•AVSEC (Air Crew, Ground Operations and Senior Management) 16th Feb 2023.
•ERP 11th April 2023.•CORSIA Fundamentals 19th Aug 2022.
•SMS 17th April 2023
•FRMS 20th April 2023
•Fuel Tank Safety 20th October 2013.
Current visa and Authorization
Work Permit and Authorize to work in United States
Personal Information
- Citizenship: Pakistan
- Date of Birth: 07/21/83
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading Books
- Travelling
- Swimming
- Music
- Hiking
- Learning different cultures
Timeline
Head of Training of Organization Compliance
Fly Baghdad Airlines
12.2019 - 05.2024
Post Holder Manager QA and Safety as Per Part-145
Airbus
07.2018 - 07.2019
Post Holder of GCAA Georgia Manager Quality Assurance & Safety
EMW and ASC FZE
08.2016 - 07.2018
Engineer Quality Assurance & Corporate Safety
Shaheen Air International
12.2007 - 07.2016
Post Graduate - Quality Management System
NED University of Engineering & Technology
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering
Sir Syed University of Engineering And Technology
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