Maxwell Chabika

Reliable and safety-focused transport and airport ground-handling professional with over 20 years of combined experience in road transport and aviation ground operations. Experienced in professional passenger transport in the UAE, airport cargo handling, ULD handling and control, Ground Support Equipment (GSE) operations, loading and offloading, cargo documentation and warehouse support. Holds a Zimbabwe Class 4 Driver's Licence, UAE Driver's Licence and Defensive Driving Certificate.

Experienced in working with diverse customers and international aviation operations, with strong communication skills in English and Shona and basic Arabic. Adaptable, dependable and willing to learn new systems and procedures.

Taxi Driver at Emirates Taxi (2020-01 – 2025-08)

• Transported passengers safely and efficiently across Abu Dhabi while complying with UAE traffic laws and road safety requirements.
• Used GPS and digital navigation systems to identify efficient routes and support timely passenger transportation.
• Provided professional customer service, assisted passengers with luggage and maintained a clean and comfortable vehicle environment.
• Processed cash and electronic payments accurately using the taximeter and company dispatch systems.
• Conducted routine vehicle checks and reported maintenance issues involving tyres, oil, brakes and other vehicle components.
• Maintained vehicle cleanliness and sanitation in line with company standards.
• Completed scheduled and dispatch-based passenger trips efficiently to support daily operational targets.

Messenger at Bwafya Labour Consultancy & Arbitration Services (2017-11 – 2019-01)

• Delivered legal documents, correspondence and other official mail safely and on time.
• Drove and maintained company vehicles.
• Performed general duties as assigned by management.

Exports Driver / Equipment Operator / ULD Controller at Beach Consultancy (Pvt) Ltd t/a Aviation Ground Services (2002-11 – 2017-10)

• Performed palletisation and depalletisation of cargo.
• Issued ULDs to agencies and inspected ULDs for damage and serviceability.
• Cleaned ULDs and ensured they met required operational standards before use.
• Captured ULD information accurately into the relevant system.
• Dispatched cargo pallets to aircraft for loading.
• Checked cold-room pallet temperatures received from agencies.
• Assisted with aircraft loading and offloading operations.
• Delivered cargo documentation to Load Control and collected meteorological documents from the Meteorological Department.
• Operated Ground Support Equipment (GSE) in support of aircraft operations.
• Supported warehouse housekeeping and prepared dollies for flight operations.
• Worked as part of airport operations teams while following established safety and handling procedures.

GCE Ordinary Level