Karanpal Singh
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Aviation Works Security and Airside Operations professional with experience across Defence and Civil Aviation. Skilled in MOS 139 compliance, MOWPs, aviation security, airside driving, escort duties, and ATC coordination. Proven ability to identify hazards, maintain situational awareness, and manage high-pressure airside operations. Holds ADA Level 3, ASIC, and DCAC, with a strong record of ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant airfield operations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Work Safety Officer
Iss
Melbourne Airport, VIC
07.2024 - Current
- Facilitate and monitor contractor access to the airfield, ensuring compliance with aviation safety and security procedures.
- Enforce airside driver rules and escort procedures, ensuring vehicles and plant meet operational standards.
- Manage Visitor Identification Cards (VICs) to maintain correct ASIC/VIC ratios.
- Monitor worksites for adherence to MOWPs, AOAs, and standard safety/security procedures.
- Report incidents, hazards, and environmental issues to WSO Team Leader and ASO; assist in restoring safe operations post-works.
Work Saftey Officer
Aeroco
Amberely Raaf Base
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Oversaw airside operations, ensuring compliance with Defence and civil aviation safety standards.
- Coordinated directly with ATC to obtain permission to operate on taxiways and runways, ensuring safe and authorised airside movements.
- Applied situational awareness to identify hazards and manage risks during high-tempo operations.
- Conducted escort and airside driving duties, maintaining security and operational efficiency.
- Assisted with placement and lifting of displacement equipment on airfield as required.
Conducted daily inspections of runways and taxiways at the end of operations to maintain safety standards.
Work Safety Officer
Aeroco
Broome, WA
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Implemented airfield security and operational procedures in a regional airport setting.
- Coordinated with ATC to obtain permission to operate on taxiways and runways, ensuring safe airside operations.
- Monitored worksite compliance with MOS 139 and standard airside safety protocols.
- Conducted airside escort and driving duties to support safe operations.
- Collaborated with contractors and airport personnel to ensure effective communication and hazard management.
Skills
- Airside Safety & Compliance (MOS 139 / MOWP)
- Aviation Security & Escort Duties
- ATC Coordination & Airside Authorisation
- Defence & Civil Aviation Operations
- Situational Awareness & Hazard Identification
- Airside Driving (ADA Level 3)
- Emergency & Incident Response
- Risk & Human Factors Management
- Clear & Concise Communication
- Team Leadership & Collaboration
Certification
- Airside Driving Authority (ADA Level 3) – Melbourne Airport
- Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) – Australia
- Defence Clearance / Defence CAC (DCAC) – Military
- AROC
- Work safety officer certificate
Timeline
Work Safety Officer
Iss
07.2024 - Current
Work Saftey Officer
Aeroco
04.2023 - 06.2024
Work Safety Officer
Aeroco
02.2022 - 03.2023