SUSHEEL SRINIVASAN
VANCOUVER,CANADA
Summary
A seasoned, passionate and analytical aviation professional with 20 years of experience in aviation operations, charter sales and maintenance control. Possesses the ability to efficiently multitask in fast paced work environments, and an aptitude to effectively facilitate industry best practices to support the achievement of smooth and seamless flight operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Coordinator/ Crew Scheduler
Anderson Air
Richmond, B.C.
03.2023 - 06.2025
- Network Planning and Recovery during IROPS like AOG situations and Weather diversions
- Liaison operations with Transport Canada, NAV Canada, Canadian Beacon Registry, ARINC, NAV Database updates, Jeppesen, Rockwell Collins
- Update tariff regulations for domestic and international charter flights.
- Post flight de-briefs/verifications.
- Accreditations and blanket permits for EU operations.
- Procure overflight and landing permits.
- Fuel comparisons and rebate programs on quarterly basis.
- Customs, APIS/GENDEC.
- FBO setup for locations without third party handling.
- Crew scheduling – Part 604/704 operations.
Crew Scheduler
Cargojet
Hamilton, Ontario
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Monitor operations to determine required adjustments to crewing needs and the effects on subsequent staffing requirements.
- Arrange transport and hotel requirements during irregular operations.
- Staff short-notice charters and other non-planned flights if required.
Flight Dispatcher
DHL Aviation
Bahrain
08.2017 - 03.2022
- Flight planning, procuring overflight and landing permits, checking Crew FTL, updating ETL.
- Flight monitoring, checking weather and operational restrictions, NOTAM checks and coordinating and communicating with NCG and NCC for contingencies.
- Coordinating with SOC and Maintenance on aircraft scheduled assignments/ IROPS
- Capacity Management/ Recovery of network in case of diversions and AOG
- Trained in Emergency Response Procedures and fatigue risk management and rostering techniques.
- Proficient in LIDO/ Netline Ops/ Netline slots.
- Proficient in AIMS and crewing responsibilities.
Senior Flight Dispatcher
Mena Aerospace
Bahrain
09.2009 - 03.2016
- Flight acceptance based on crew duty legality Flight Planning / Procuring OVF and landing permits.
- Arrange suitable and cost-effective ground handlers.
- Preparing Weight and Balances for each leg of the trip.
- Fuel arrangements / Planning for weather contingencies / Runway analysis.
- Following Published NOTAMS / HOTAC for crew / Flight following and communication.
- Negotiate prices and terms of sale for charter requests and prepare sales contracts for brokers and direct clients.
Flight Dispatcher
Bexair
Bahrain
07.2007 - 08.2009
- Flight Planning / Procuring Permits pertaining to the flight.
- Ground Handling setup and Fuel Arrangements.
- Solely responsible for duties in the FBO for incoming and outgoing charter aircrafts.
Customer Service Executive
Jet Airways India Ltd.
India
02.2006 - 12.2006
- All ground service operational aspects pertaining to passenger check in / tele check in / baggage handling / arrivals and departure gates.
- Ramp supervision - Aircraft turnaround, monitoring unloading/loading or baggage and cargo uplift.
- Training new staff on all aspects of Operations.
- Effective teamwork and ground handling to ensure on time performance of flights.
Education
Master - Aviation Management
Griffith University
08.2005
Bachelor - Commerce
Ness Wadia College
03.2002
Skills
- Proficient in AIMS, FOS, Netline Ops/ Netline slots, ARINC, UNIVERSAL, FLIGHTBRIDGE
- Skilled in slot messages for slot coordinated airports
- Experienced in crewing and scheduling, including creating training modules and leading trainings
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work independently, displaying initiative and leadership
- Manage multiple priorities within tight timelines with attention to detail
- Highly organized and a team player
- Effective decision-making with limited resources
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
- Commercial Pilot’s License with Instrument and Multi Engine Rating - Skymates Inc., USA (2011-01 - 2012-03)
- FAA Flight Dispatcher’s Certification with ETOPS – Inst. of Flight Operations and Dispatch, USA (2007-04 - 2007-06)
- Dangerous Goods Certification – Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA), Bahrain
- Aviation Security (AVSEC) - Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA), Bahrain
- Crew Resource Management (CRM) - Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA), Bahrain
Accomplishments
- Led a project to optimize fuel uplifts across the fleet, developing tankering strategies that significantly reduced operational fuel costs while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
- Established international operating accreditations for the fleet, enabling operations into Italy, France, Spain, Greece, Germany and Australia significantly reducing lead times for charter permits and enhancing operational readiness.
References
Furnished upon request.
Timeline
Operations Coordinator/ Crew Scheduler
Anderson Air
03.2023 - 06.2025
Crew Scheduler
Cargojet
06.2022 - 02.2023
Flight Dispatcher
DHL Aviation
08.2017 - 03.2022
Senior Flight Dispatcher
Mena Aerospace
09.2009 - 03.2016
Flight Dispatcher
Bexair
07.2007 - 08.2009
Customer Service Executive
Jet Airways India Ltd.
02.2006 - 12.2006
Master - Aviation Management
Griffith University
Bachelor - Commerce
Ness Wadia College