RAJITHA PEIRIS
Narellan
Summary
As an accomplished professional with a wealth of experience, I bring a diverse range of management skills to the table. My expertise lies in operational management, which includes scheduling, budgeting, safety management, and staff supervision. I have a proven track record of effectively managing teams, projects, and budgets. Furthermore, I possess excellent communication skills that allow me to effectively communicate with team members, upper management, and external stakeholders. My problem-solving skills are strong, with a demonstrated ability to identify and resolve issues in a timely and effective manner. I am a natural leader with a confident and inspiring personality. I am able to motivate and inspire team members to achieve their best performance, make tough decisions when needed, and provide guidance and support to staff as required. My ability to handle complex tasks with ease, coupled with my results-oriented approach.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Base Manager
Basair Aviation College
10.2018 - Current
- Formally mentored Base Managers answering questions, offering opportunities to shadow and observe and explaining basic information about company procedures.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Managed and coordinated airside operations, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements, aviation legislation, regulations, standards, and guidelines.
- Collaborated with various stakeholders including airport authorities, partners, and regulatory agencies to ensure smooth operations and resolve any issues.
- Maintained accurate records and prepared reports on operational performance, KPIs, and compliance.
- Enhanced aviation safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
Base Manager
Basair Aviation College
10.2018 - Current
- Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment for all personnel.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by implementing new policies and procedures for base management.
- Coordinated with external agencies for logistical support, enhancing overall base capabilities.
- Optimized scheduling processes to maximize staff utilization while maintaining compliance with labor laws and regulations.
- Collaborated with senior leadership on strategic planning efforts, aligning base operations with wider organizational objectives.
- Promoted team building initiatives to foster a positive work culture, boosting employee morale and retention rates.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Reviewed aircraft reports, determining proper maintenance schedules are observed and adhered to.
- Maintained flight and events logs, aircrew flying records, and flight operations records of incoming and outgoing flights.
Grade One Flight Instructor
Basair PTY LTD
10.2018 - Current
- Led multiple training flights to include weather briefings, flight scheduling and safety measures to provide safe flights in training environment.
- Enhanced overall student satisfaction with tailored instruction methods, addressing individual learning needs and preferences.
- Improved student pilot performance by implementing innovative training techniques and personalized lesson plans.
- Developed lesson plans and conducted ground training modules covering aircraft systems across normal, abnormal and emergency operations.
- Introduced students to procedures and instrument flight techniques.
- Achieved high first-time pass rates on practical tests through rigorous preparation and focused in-flight training sessions.
- Assisted flight school management with marketing efforts, creating promotional materials and engaging with potential students through social media platforms.
- Verified safety of students while using aircrafts by performing regular inspections of aircrafts, checking weather reports and matching level of competence of students to complex training and instructions.
Education
London syllabus
Royal Institute International school of higher education
Diploma of Aviation - Commercial Pilots License
Basair Aviation College
Diploma of Aviation - Flight Instructor Rating
Basair Aviation College
Skills
- Health and safety
- Operations management
- Scheduling coordination
- Procedure implementation
- Asset management
- Workforce planning
- Key performance indicators
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team leadership
Certification
- NSW Driver's License
- Australia Wide ASIC
- Australian Commercial Pilot's Licence
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Base Manager
Basair Aviation College
10.2018 - Current
Base Manager
Basair Aviation College
10.2018 - Current
Grade One Flight Instructor
Basair PTY LTD
10.2018 - Current
London syllabus
Royal Institute International school of higher education
Diploma of Aviation - Commercial Pilots License
Basair Aviation College
Diploma of Aviation - Flight Instructor Rating
Basair Aviation College
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