Ilyasha

Aviation safety and compliance professional with 5+ years supporting Safety Management Systems and regulatory audits in FAA Part 121 operations. Skilled at identifying compliance gaps, maintaining audit-ready documentation, and fostering a safety-focused culture through targeted training and risk mitigation. Coordinated 160+ monthly pilot training events, reducing cancellations by 15% and improving process efficiency by 30%. Holds NBAA Safety Manager and FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certifications.

Aviation Training & Compliance Manager - Northern Air Cargo

(2021-04 - 2025-12)

• Supported SMS initiatives by overseeing learning and development programs with accurate training records, regulatory alignment, and proactive compliance monitoring across Part 121 flight operations.
• Identified scheduling and compliance risks early through operational performance analysis, reducing training cancellations by 15% and enhancing fatigue risk mitigation.
• Maintained audit-ready records and documentation, contributing to successful outcomes in both internal and external FAA-related audits.
• Partnered with Flight Operations, Safety, and Crew Scheduling to ensure alignment with FAA regulatory requirements and safety protocols.
• Streamlined documentation control workflows, improving processing time and traceability by 30% - reducing exposure to compliance gaps.
• Coordinated 160+ monthly pilot training events, proactively managing compliance risks across a high-volume Part 121 training environment.
• Assisted with onboarding and tracking of training progression, reducing time to proficiency by 40% while maintaining regulatory standards.
• Developed and managed a comprehensive training calendar and capacity plan, aligning program schedules with operational priorities and resource availability.
• Designed and implemented continuous learning programs for front-line crews, improving training completion rates and compliance proficiency.

Flight Tracker / Operations Coordinator - Menzies Aviation

(2019-04 - 2020-03)

• Supported daily flight operations by coordinating dispatch activities, verifying operational documentation, and ensuring compliance with passenger and flight regulations during high-volume airport operations.
• Coordinated turnaround operations for 300+ passenger flights, ensuring safety, schedule adherence, and customer service commitments.
• Served as coordination point between pilots, ground handlers, and operations leadership.

Executive Assistant - Cigton Construction Corp.

(2018-02 - 2019-04)

• Provided executive-level administrative and operational support, managing schedules, documentation, and stakeholder communication to keep projects and office operations running efficiently.
• Managed executive calendars, coordinated meetings, and handled confidential correspondence, ensuring smooth communication between leadership, vendors, and clients.

Crew Scheduler - World Atlantic Airlines

(2016-04 - 2018-02)

• Coordinated crew schedules ensuring compliance with FAA duty and rest regulations during routine and irregular operations.
• Achieved 100% compliance and reduced scheduling discrepancies by 20% through proactive coordination with Flight Ops and Maintenance.
• Completed formal training in Crew Scheduler Level 1 and Level 2 duty limitation and rest regulations.

Master of Business Administration - Aviation Management & Operations - Lynn University

Bachelor of Applied Science - Operations Management & Supervision - Broward College