Abdulwahed Abdulkhaliq AL Hendi
JEDDAH,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in project management, team leadership, and stakeholder communication. Demonstrates proficiency in executing projects through effective planning, organising, and decision-making. Skilled in technical evaluations, proposal reviews, and compliance with simulation regulations. Adept at integrating hardware/software solutions and troubleshooting complex systems. Committed to mentoring and training teams while ensuring safety compliance and stakeholder engagement.
Proactive Engineering Section Manager with a commitment to enhancing team performance and operational excellence. Drives efficiency improvements through innovative process changes and effective resource management. Focused on fostering strong stakeholder partnerships to achieve strategic goals.
Dynamic leader with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and team development. Implements strategic initiatives that optimise resource allocation and improve operational processes. Champions a culture of continuous improvement, enhancing team performance and achieving business objectives.
Results-driven Engineering Section Manager with expertise in team leadership and performance optimisation. Drives continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and reduce costs by up to 15%. Cultivates strong stakeholder relationships to align projects with organisational objectives.
Driven Section Manager with proven track record in leading cross-functional teams to achieve outstanding results. Demonstrates strong leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on approach to problem-solving. Delivers on operational goals, continuously improving processes for enhanced productivity and cost efficiency. Brings positive impact through effective team mentorship and collaborative leadership.
Experienced in managing teams and streamlining operations to drive productivity. Demonstrated talent for fostering collaborative environments and implementing process improvements. Consistently focused on meeting targets and enhancing team performance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Section Manager(A)
Prince Sultan Aviation Academy
JEDDAH
01.2022 - Current
- Fostered strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
- Coordinated cross-departmental projects, facilitating seamless integration of new processes.
- Introduced corporate initiatives to aid process improvements and achieve business objectives.
- Implemented absence management processes, addressing concerns to improve staff attendance.
- Led team of 25 staff, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and setting individual targets.
- Identified automation opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce cost.
- Managed budget allocation and expenditure, reducing costs by 15% through effective resource utilisation.
- Recognised workflow challenges and delays, implementing remedial action to complete projects within targets.
- Established budgets for specific projects and teams and controlled costs.
- Determined optimal mix and levels of stock to meet demand and minimise costs.
- Determined overtime needs and budgeted well to remain within financial constraints.
- Formulated marketing and promotional strategies to drive business revenue.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to achieve departmental KPIs, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Assessed team capacity and capability against customer demand to plan shifts accordingly.
- Reduced waste by offering special prices on goods nearing expiry dates.
- Optimised scheduling, ensuring adequate staffing levels during peak periods.
- Led training and development reviews, setting achievable goals and motivating staff to achieve them.
- Eliminated non-value-add activity to improve operational processes and increase department profits.
- Innovated customer service strategies, enhancing the overall customer experience.
- Mentored colleagues to drive performance improvements against team objectives.
- Kept quality assurance documentation updated, organised and maintained for reliable records.
- Analysed performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement, driving business growth.
- Maintained compliance with legal and regulatory standards, avoiding potential fines and penalties.
- Streamlined operational procedures, resulting in a 20% increase in productivity.
- Completed and escalated accident forms to reduce workplace risk.
- Actioned customer feedback to improve product and service provisions.
- Trained team members to full confidence and competency, uplifting department performance.
- Produced weekly project reports to assess progress and identify areas of concern.
- Planned and delegated team activity to meet productivity and performance targets.
- Held regular meetings with trade staff to delegate tasks, communicate market trends, sales KPIs and priorities.
- Addressed staff concerns and sought remedial action to improve retention.
- Implemented health and safety protocols, significantly reducing workplace accidents.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current best practices, implementing improvements to meet industry standards.
- Coordinated team meetings daily to delegate tasks, communicate priorities and discuss goals.
- Devised safe working policies to limit risk and meet compliance objectives.
- Resolved escalated customer complaints, restoring satisfaction and maintaining brand reputation.
- Enforced team compliance with health and safety requirements to maintain standards.
Senior Flight Simulator Specialist
Prince Sultan Aviation Academy
JEDDAH
01.2022 - Current
Flight Simulator Specialist
Prince Sultan Aviation Academy
JEDDAH
01.2009 - 01.2022
Flight Simulator Technician
Prince Sultan Aviation Academy
JEDDAH
01.2004 - 01.2009
Education
Bachelor degree - information technology
Saudi Electronic University
Associate degree - electrical & electronics engineering technology, instrumentation & control technology
Jubail Industrial College
Electronic diploma -
industrial secondary institute
Skills
- Project Management
- Organizing
- Planning
- Executing Projects
- Team Leadership
- Stakeholder Communication
- Data Gathering
- Business Case Preparation
- Feasibility Studies
- Request for Proposal (RFP)
- Proposal Review
- Technical Evaluations
- Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR)
- Critical Design Reviews (CDR)
- In-Plant Acceptance
- In-Field Acceptance
- Qualification Document Preparation
- Initial Qualification
- Effective Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Simulation Regulations Knowledge
- Hardware/Software Troubleshooting
- Integration
- Compliance
- Software Editing
- Debugging
- Compiling
- Linking
- Technical Writing
- Mathematical Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Decision Making
- Administrative Skills
- Reading Schematics
- Interpreting Wiring Diagrams
- Real-Time Simulation Knowledge
- Host Computer Architecture Knowledge
- Operating Systems Knowledge
- Programming Languages Knowledge
- Peripheral Devices Knowledge
- Mentoring
- Training
- Safety Compliance
- Stakeholder engagement
Certification
- Flight Simulator Maintenance Technician, 24 Days, PSAA
- Intensive English Course, Cambridge, UK, Bell School
- CAE Software Course, Canada, CAE
- Software Troubleshooting Course, Canada, CAE
- Cyber Security
Accomplishments
- Conducted many GACA and EASA initial and recurrent evaluations.
- Played a significant role in B777-300, B787-9 projects.
- Prepared business case and feasibility study for 3 A320 full flight simulators acquisition.
- Performed In-plant and In-house acceptance for 4 Full flight simulators and 5 flight training devices.
- Integrated 3rd-party solution stallbox on 3 full flight simulators.
- Performed preliminary and critical review for Airbus standard update for A330 FFS.
- Participated in Initial GACA certification Phase for FFS A320s.
Languages
English
Arabic
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
www.linkedin.com/in/abdulwah ed-al-hendi-08033042/
Languages
6,C2,5,C1
Custom Section
Bachelor, Information Technology, Saudi Electronic University, Associate, Electrical & Electronics Engineering Technology, Instrumentation & Control Technology, Jubail Industrial College, Electronic Diploma, Industrial Secondary Institute, Flight Simulator Evaluation Course, PSAA, Jeddah, KSA, SIMULINK INC., Project Management Professional (PMP), Cisco Certified Network Associate R&S (CCNA), Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT), Scrum Fundamentals Certified, Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Marketing Strategy Associate, Digital Marketing Associate, Marketing Research Associate, Negotiation Associate
Timeline
Engineering Section Manager(A)
Prince Sultan Aviation Academy
01.2022 - Current
Senior Flight Simulator Specialist
Prince Sultan Aviation Academy
01.2022 - Current
Flight Simulator Specialist
Prince Sultan Aviation Academy
01.2009 - 01.2022
Flight Simulator Technician
Prince Sultan Aviation Academy
01.2004 - 01.2009
Bachelor degree - information technology
Saudi Electronic University
Associate degree - electrical & electronics engineering technology, instrumentation & control technology
Jubail Industrial College
Electronic diploma -
industrial secondary institute