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SANJAY D'COSTA

SANJAY D'COSTA

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

I believe being genuine and nurturing along with professional and driven is an essential combination for people in my field. I possess good communication and inter personal skills to get any suitable work accomplished to the best of my ability and knowledge. Additionally my abilities extend to communication and critical thinking with proficiency in leadership. Working with people for a long time from diverse backgrounds has provided me with a deep understanding and awareness of differences in both individuals and organizations. I believe these qualities will help support the company in its mission to succeed while reflecting positively on the professionalism and competencies in its employees

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

FLIGHT OPERATIONS OFFICER (VIP/VVIP OPERATION)

The Bahrain Royal Flight
01.2001 - 01.2023
  • Responsible for managing independent aircraft dispatching, coordinating VIP/VVIP flights for The Royal Family of Bahrain and high-profile Ministers
  • Coordinating and arranging various flight clearances through liaising with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bahrain and Foreign Embassies
  • Engagement with flight crew for flight plans and technical computations.

TRAVEL CONSULTANT/DIRECTOR

World Travel Service
01.1997 - 01.2001
  • Responsible for managing reservations, coordinating holiday packages, computerized ticketing, interacting with airlines and clientele of multinational companies and banks.

TRAVEL MANAGER

Merchant Travel Pvt. Ltd (IATA)
01.1996 - 01.1997
  • Responsible for managing operations for the International Travel & Tours department, leading a staff of six for ticketing/documentation.

Vice President- Operations

Princess Travel and Tours
01.1995 - 01.1996
  • Responsible for supervising and directing the operations of the travel agency, planning and defining strategies for new business opportunities, managing existing customers.

RESERVATION COUNTER SUPERVISOR

Skyking Flymore Pvt. Ltd.
01.1994 - 01.1995
  • Lead the travel division and supervised a team of three.

SUPERVISOR

World Travel Services
01.1993 - 01.1994
  • Supervisor for the travel division.

FLIGHT SUPERVISOR

TajSATS Air Catering Limited
01.1989 - 01.1993
  • Responsible for supervising catering on board to various international and domestic airlines.

Logistics Supervisor (CARGO)

Airfreight Pvt. Ltd.
01.1987 - 01.1989
  • Engaging with the consolidation department on claims, handling break bulk cargo, obtaining clearances and financial release orders at the cargo complex, compliance to cargo regulations.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

University of Mumbai
Mumbai, India

Certificate in Flight Planning Operations- The Jeppesen academy -

Diploma in Travel & Tourism -

IATA/UFTAA (SWITZERLAND) Standard and Advanced Level Diploma's -

Certification in Saudi Automated Reservation System -

Certification in Gulf Air Planet Sabre Reservation system -

Product Training Workshop (British Airways & Cathay Pacific Airways) -

Skills

  • Airport Operations Familiarity
  • Ground Operations Coordination
  • Operational decision making
  • Fuel Efficiency Optimization

Work Authorization

U.S. Green Card Holder

Timeline

FLIGHT OPERATIONS OFFICER (VIP/VVIP OPERATION)

The Bahrain Royal Flight
01.2001 - 01.2023

TRAVEL CONSULTANT/DIRECTOR

World Travel Service
01.1997 - 01.2001

TRAVEL MANAGER

Merchant Travel Pvt. Ltd (IATA)
01.1996 - 01.1997

Vice President- Operations

Princess Travel and Tours
01.1995 - 01.1996

RESERVATION COUNTER SUPERVISOR

Skyking Flymore Pvt. Ltd.
01.1994 - 01.1995

SUPERVISOR

World Travel Services
01.1993 - 01.1994

FLIGHT SUPERVISOR

TajSATS Air Catering Limited
01.1989 - 01.1993

Logistics Supervisor (CARGO)

Airfreight Pvt. Ltd.
01.1987 - 01.1989

Bachelor of Commerce -

University of Mumbai

Certificate in Flight Planning Operations- The Jeppesen academy -

Diploma in Travel & Tourism -

IATA/UFTAA (SWITZERLAND) Standard and Advanced Level Diploma's -

Certification in Saudi Automated Reservation System -

Certification in Gulf Air Planet Sabre Reservation system -

Product Training Workshop (British Airways & Cathay Pacific Airways) -

SANJAY D'COSTA