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KARINA VASYLENKO

KARINA VASYLENKO

Ste-Catherine,QC

Summary

14 years of experience in Aviation field.

Experienced professional with a background in air traffic control and supply management, including training and operational expertise. Skilled in decision-making under pressure. Strong organizer with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. Adaptable and resilient, able to thrive in dynamic environments. Proactive problem-solver committed to fostering innovation and implementing effective solutions.

Technical proficiencies:

SELEX ES SATCAS, SELEX Alenia Air Traffic Control Automation System, ADACEL MaxSim Air Traffic Control Simulator, SAP, various ERP platforms, Microsoft Office Suite,Microsoft Project.


Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

New Product Introduction Senior Buyer

Pratt & Whitney Canada
04.2022 - Current


  • Continuously building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders.Managing high volume commodities (45 suppliers worldwide) .
  • Proficiently communicating and collaborating with various teams within PWC’s engineering and executive divisions to develop effective, non standard solutions.
  • Ensuring quality product requirements are met , on-time delivery, inventory management and other procurement and planning activities including new procedures development, cost saving initiatives etc.
  • RFQ , contract negotiation,supplier awarding, orders placement and maintenance, new engines certification, entry in production and handoff.
  • Implemented risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential disruptions in the supply chain.
  • New hired employees workplace training and onboarding according to company policies and procedures.


Commodity Buyer, Consultant

Bombardier Trasport/J2 Gestion D'approvisionnement
11.2019 - 03.2022


  • Established long-term agreements with key suppliers, fostering mutually beneficial partnerships that supported organizational goals.
  • Manage high-volume purchasing requisitions for EWIS and C-class commodities, including vendor selection, specification discussion, and negotiation.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams for successful new product introductions, ensuring timely delivery of required materials.
  • Place and maintain purchase orders in SAP to ensure on-time delivery, while identifying and implementing cost-saving opportunities.
  • Handle chargebacks, budgeting, and invoicing, and manage returns, quality notifications, and deviations.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering and project management teams for various projects, ensuring timely procurement activities.
  • Organize and manage inventory transfers between Mexico, USA, and Canadian sites for optimal material use and inventory levels.
  • Leveraged volume discounts by consolidating purchases across multiple departments or business units when possible.
  • Delivered training and mentorship to junior team members, instilling best practices in procurement activities and planning.

Buyer Aftermarket/ Critical Customer Orders / AOG

Bombardier Aerospace
06.2018 - 10.2019
  • Critical customer orders support , AOG support , commercial a/c (Airbus) for various commodities.
  • Mitigated risks associated with supply chain disruptions by developing contingency plans and maintaining a diverse supplier base.
  • Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions ,inventory levels and expedite customer orders.
  • Close cooperation with vendors, store managers, worldwide warehouses and other stakeholders to ensure quality, on-time deliveries and continuous material flow.
  • Provided training and guidance to junior team members on best practices in purchasing, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement department.

Air Traffic Controller ADI /TWR UKBB

UkSATSE/ KYIVCENTERAERO
07.2011 - 03.2017

Boryspil International Airport (KBP) ADI/TWR/AIR, ADI/TWR/RAD,
ADI/GMC/GND, ADI/GMS/GND ratings.

  • Monitoring and controlling air traffic and ground vehicles within assigned airspace using radar, visual observation, and communication systems to ensure safety operations.
  • Providing air traffic services on parallel runways (independent arrival and departures operations) with up to 40 movements in peak hours.
  • Coordination with adjacent ATC units and military ATC sectors as far as Boryspil Intl Airport is a joint civil-military airfield.
  • Providing Air Traffic Services according to ICAO and Eurocontrol standards and recommended practices.
  • Participating in configuration testing and commissioning of new or upgraded ATC systems .

Air Traffic Control Instructor

UkSATSE /Training And Certification Centre
11.2010 - 06.2011


  • Providing practical preparation for air traffic controllers using ATC simulators (MaxSim Adacel) and other technical training means
  • Developing and delivering training programs for RADAR and TOWER ATC, ensuring compliance with established qualification requirements.
  • Conducting aircraft flight simulations and radio exchanges to simulate real-world air traffic control scenarios.
  • Monitoring, maintaining and updating training materials, manuals, and documentation as needed to ensure training programs meet regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Monitoring trainee performance and providing feedback to support their learning and development.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities and working on group projects.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.


Education

AEC Diploma - Logistics And Transportation

Champlain College
St - Lambert, QC
02.2019

Master of Science - Air Traffic Control

National Aviation University
Kyiv, Ukraine
06.2010

Specialist - Marketing

National Aviation University
Kyiv, Ukraine
06.2010

Bachelor of Science - Aviation And Astronautics

National Aviation University
Kyiv, Ukraine
06.2009

Skills

  • Resourceful, organized, and highly motivated professional with extensive experience in air traffic control,training and procurement
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills with a proven ability to think independently and proactively, implement effective and innovative solutions to promote thought-provoking ideas and foster creative thinking
  • Experienced in providing practical preparation for air traffic controllers using ATC simulators and other technical training means
  • Result-driven, demonstrated ability to plan, organize and manage resources to meet objectives within defined time frames
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a track record of building strong, long-lasting customer relationships
  • Flexible, resilient and resourceful to adapt to a constantly changing and high pressure environment

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Professional Working
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual

Certification


  • ICAO ATC Licence
  • ACS/TWR1, ACS/TWR2, APS/RAD ratings (UKBB sector)
  • ICAO English proficiency level 5
  • Medical Certificate Class III ICAO

Timeline

New Product Introduction Senior Buyer

Pratt & Whitney Canada
04.2022 - Current

Commodity Buyer, Consultant

Bombardier Trasport/J2 Gestion D'approvisionnement
11.2019 - 03.2022

Buyer Aftermarket/ Critical Customer Orders / AOG

Bombardier Aerospace
06.2018 - 10.2019

Air Traffic Controller ADI /TWR UKBB

UkSATSE/ KYIVCENTERAERO
07.2011 - 03.2017

Air Traffic Control Instructor

UkSATSE /Training And Certification Centre
11.2010 - 06.2011

AEC Diploma - Logistics And Transportation

Champlain College

Master of Science - Air Traffic Control

National Aviation University

Specialist - Marketing

National Aviation University

Bachelor of Science - Aviation And Astronautics

National Aviation University
KARINA VASYLENKO