Rudesh Balliram
Rio Claro,Trinidad and Tobago
Summary
A highly skilled professional with expertise in emergency response protocols and practical leadership, demonstrating superior coordination and decision-making precision. Proficient in aircraft separation techniques, radar system knowledge, and navigation system expertise, ensuring adherence to aviation safety regulations. Committed to proactive safety measures and high-level organisation, effectively managing heavy workloads while maintaining operational excellence.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
12073
12073
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Air Traffic Operations Supervisor
Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority
, Piarco
11.2023 - Current
- Conducted performance reviews to improve individual staff efficiency and productivity.
- Oversaw adherence to regulatory compliance in all aspects of air traffic operations.
- Managed shift rota, ensuring adequate staffing levels at all times.
- Coordinated emergency response procedures for effective handling of incidents on the runway.
- Devised contingency plans to handle unexpected disruptions or emergencies at the airport.
- Facilitated training courses to enhance team skills and knowledge in air traffic control.
- Achieved smooth running of daily operations with thorough planning and scheduling.
- Monitored weather conditions closely, adjusting flight schedules as required for safety concerns.
- Ensured safe and efficient airport operations by supervising air traffic control team.
- Handled conflict resolution amongst team members effectively maintaining morale and productivity levels high.
- Assessed staff and team performance and regularly actioned insights to fuel improvement.
Air Traffic Examiner
TTCAA
, Piarco
12.2022 - Current
- Assess controllers' performance in simulated and real-life situations, evaluating their decision-making, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Offer constructive feedback to controllers, highlighting areas of strength and areas needing improvement to enhance their skills and performance.
- Conduct written and practical tests to assess controllers' knowledge of aviation regulations, procedures, and operational standards.
- Maintain accurate records of evaluations, test results, and performance assessments.
Air Traffic Control Instructor
TTCAA
, Piarco
08.2020 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry trends for imparting relevant instruction.
- Assessed individual progress of trainees using various evaluation techniques, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material taught.
- Enhanced safety protocols by conducting rigorous air traffic control training sessions.
- Prepared and presented detailed course materials, resulting in efficient learning processes.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to develop robust teaching methodologies.
- Facilitated practical simulations for real-world exposure to potential air traffic scenarios.
- Participated actively in professional development activities for continual improvement as an instructor.
- Demonstrated techniques to students, showing correct methods and safe approaches for different actions.
Aeronautical Information Officer
TTCAA
, Piarco
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Provide and verify information on flight plans, submitted by pilots/airlines and transmit to authorities.
- Transmit meteorological and flight safety information to relevant authorities.
- Monitor incoming and outgoing messages on AFTN network circuits and identifies and corrects problems.
- Verify a checklist of current notices to airmen (NOTAM) and technical publications and transmit to regional AIM offices.
- Keep a record of amendments to technical publications.
- Collect and tabulate AFTN circuit statistical data.
- Examine NOTAM and flight plan database.
- Log reports and incidents.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Supervisors Competencies Course
International Civil Aviation Organisation
10/2019 - 10/2019
Threat and Error Management Course
University of South California
June 2018 - 06.2018
Spanish 1A
University of West Indies
September 2017 - 12.2017
Approach Control with RADAR Surveillance Course
Trinidad And Tobago Civil Aviation Training Centre
July 2013 - 07.2013
RADAR Air Traffic Control
Trinidad And Tobago Civil Aviation Training Centre
June 2012 - 08.2012
Aeronautical Information Services
Trinidad And Tobago Civil Aviation Training Centre
February 2004 - 04.2004
Aerodrome and Approach Air Traffic Control - Procedural
Trinidad And Tobago Civil Aviation Training Centre
July 2003 - 12.2003
On the Job Training Instructor Course
International Civil Aviation Organisation
Trinidad and Tobago 09/2017 - 09/2017
Skills
- Emergency response protocols
- Practical leadership
- High-Level organisation
- Aircraft separation techniques
- Radar system knowledge
- Proactive safety measures
- Superior co-ordination
- Heavy workload management
- Aviation safety regulations knowledge
- Navigation system expertise
- Decision making precision
Affiliations
- Fishing
- Classic Cars
- Offroading
- Documentaries
Custom
Personal Information
Accomplishments
Commendation for Outstanding Performance - TTCAA
Timeline
Air Traffic Operations Supervisor
Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority
11.2023 - Current
Air Traffic Examiner
TTCAA
12.2022 - Current
Air Traffic Control Instructor
TTCAA
08.2020 - Current
Aeronautical Information Officer
TTCAA
01.2004 - 01.2005
Certificate of Higher Education - Supervisors Competencies Course
International Civil Aviation Organisation
10/2019 - 10/2019
Threat and Error Management Course
University of South California
June 2018 - 06.2018
Spanish 1A
University of West Indies
September 2017 - 12.2017
Approach Control with RADAR Surveillance Course
Trinidad And Tobago Civil Aviation Training Centre
July 2013 - 07.2013
RADAR Air Traffic Control
Trinidad And Tobago Civil Aviation Training Centre
June 2012 - 08.2012
Aeronautical Information Services
Trinidad And Tobago Civil Aviation Training Centre
February 2004 - 04.2004
Aerodrome and Approach Air Traffic Control - Procedural
Trinidad And Tobago Civil Aviation Training Centre
July 2003 - 12.2003
On the Job Training Instructor Course
International Civil Aviation Organisation
09/2017 - 09/2017
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