Chief Security Officer - GSR-BrandMidas Hospitality and Aviation Services Private Limited - Chennai – 600 018
(2024-10)
Organization providing Auxiliary and Concessionaire services at airports-Pan India which includes provisions of manpower as per standard to Indian Airports like Chennai, Madurai, Cochin, Trivandrum, Mangaluru, Goa, Indore, Vijayawada - 15+Airports.
- Ensuring to take security clearance online for the company and for the BOD's through e-sahaj - BCAS portal and arrange to get approvals of Security Programme (Auxiliary, Concessionaire and Ground Handling Agency) Preparation, Submission and getting approvals of Security Quality Control Programmes with required documents as per NCASP and NCASQCP-2024 of BCAS – Indian Aviation Security
- Making bridge-way of communication between BCAS and the management, resulting any directions given by the Appropriate Authority will be ensured that the updated circulars and orders are implemented by all staff concerned
- Make sure the observations (if any-while on audit) are taken actions immediately and complied to BCAS and also ensure that the observations/findings are not repeated again
- Having liaison with all Govt organizations like BCAS, Airport Operators, Airport Security (ASG/APSU) and Airline operators concerns
- Adept at developing and implementing comprehensive security strategies to safeguard assets, mitigate risks, and ensure organizational compliance
- Successfully managed (on personal interest) the end-to-end process of tender submissions, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and strategic planning skills
Chief Security Officer - Global Flight Handling Services Private Limited - Chennai 600 016
(2021-08 - 2024-09)
- Having liaison with all Govt organizations like BCAS, Airport Operator like AAI, Airport Security (ASG/APSU) and Airline operators concerns
- Prepare Security Programme as per NCASP requirements based on ICAO-Annexure 17 and arrange for approvals from Bureau of Civil Aviation Security-the government body
- Prepare the company's Security Quality Control Programme based on the Security Programme as per NCASQCP-2024 and get approval from the RD/BCAS
- Having knowledge in ONLINE processing on the e-BCAS & e-SAHAJ portal for taking Security Clearance, preparedness and uploading the documents for both Security Programme and Security Quality Control Programme and get necessary approvals
- Ensure all concerned staff are AVSEC qualified as per standard of NCASTP requirements
- Implementation of Security Programme and to ensure its being maintained by all concerned staff at all the airports where the company providing the Ground Handling Services
- Monitoring the standard of Security Programme and reporting to (BCAS) Bureau of Civil Aviation Security
- Making bridge way of communication between BCAS and the management, resulting any directions given by the Appropriate Authority will be ensured that the updated circulars and orders are implemented by all staff concerned
- Make available of the concerned officials at the time of any audit (internal/external) and make sure that there is NO adverse remarks on any operational and security issues. Also, If any findings, same will be corrected and ensure the corrective actions are followed as per Auditors/NCASQCP
Assistant Manager Security - Inter Globe Aviation Ltd., (Indigo) - Chennai International Airport
(2019-11 - 2020-07)
Relieved (given lay off) due to recession period for the airline Industry due Covid-19 pandemic lock down.
- Zonal In-charge and the Second in Command for entire shift on day today flight operations (International and Domestic) and was responsible In-charge for all Ramp, BMA/BBA, Cargo and Catering Security operational activities
- Always encourage and follow up the entire shift staff for hassle free operations and depart on time all the flights by keeping the OTT and OTP in mind, without any security laps, also keeping the Safety and Security in mind
Security Supervisor / Senior Security Assistant - Jet Airways India Ltd. - Multiple locations
(1997-12 - 2019-11)
Promoted as Security Supervisor on 01 April 2007. Deputed at DOH for 2 months – 2008, Deputed at KTM for 1 months - 2007, Deputed at IXM for station setup 6 months – 2001, Deputed at BHO for station setup 2 months – 2000. Promoted as Senior Security Assistant on 01 April 2001.
- Leading the cargo team (international airlines handling on Security) as Second in Command
- Conducts daily briefings, monthly meeting for all the team members, maintain the daily and monthly roster for the whole team, leading the team while on audit, solving any issues with OAL, AAI, CUSTOM and other organization who carry out the process of exporting bond cargo
- Leading the Vigilance team for a period of three and half years
- Effectively motivate the vigilance team members to minimize theft and pilferage cases
- As a Vigilance In-charge, representing in all the internal conferences
- Monitoring all the staff and motivate them for their exemplary performance
- Carrying out surprise checks in ramp as well in cargo movement areas
- Conducting Briefing to all staff on daily basis
- Liaising with External agencies as well internal departments
- Effectively maintaining the Guest First Policy
- Maintaining all the Incidents Reports effectively
- Ensuring proper procedures are followed while accepting VAL, VUN and general cargo
- Ensuring On time performance without compromising the company policy and procedures
- Flexible and have ability to lead and direct the team
Security Assistant - Connemara Hotel (TAJ GROUP)
(1996 - 1997)
Assistant Security Officer - Shelter Hotel - Mylapore, Chennai
(1997 - 1997)