Sandeep Tyagi
Riyadh ,Saudi Arabia
Summary
An experienced Aeronautical Engineer specializing in aviation Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Safety Management Systems (SMS) with over 21 years of experience. Have worked in various aviation environments across Asia, the Middle East, and the Pacific regions, including roles in Quality and Safety Departments within AOC, AMO, CAMO, ATO, and FSTD environments. Currently, serving as the Director of Corporate Safety at Riyadh Air.
Past roles include serving as the Post Holder QA for CAR OPS1-AOC, CAR 145 AMO, CAMO, Aviation Training Organisation, and Compliance Monitoring Manager for FSTD. Have been involved as Team Leader in setting up subsidiary airlines and obtaining regulatory approvals. Prior experience includes serving as the General Manager of Quality, Safety, Risk & Audit at Air Niugini Limited.
Have extensive knowledge of aviation regulations, safety standards, compliance systems, and crisis management procedures. My expertise includes GACAR Part 121, GACAR Part 5, GACAR Part 145, GCAA CAR 145, CAR Ops1/CAR-AIR Ops, EASA Part 145, IOSA Safety requirements, ICAO 9859/ICAO Annex 19 safety standards, EASA/GCAA continuing airworthiness management, FAA maintenance regulations, CASA Part 141 Training Org Certifications, CASA Part 146 Design Certifications, and CASA Part 121/119 Air Operator Certification for Heavy Aircraft.
I have managed diverse teams consisting of managers, auditors, ARC Engineers, safety officers, and Publications officers and demonstrate a culturally cosmopolitan approach.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Corporate Safety
Riyadh Air
Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
02.2023 - Current
- Setting up Corporate Safety Department in compliance with GACAR Part 5.
- Setting up Crisis Management Centre with full equipment.
- Developed and implemented Safety Management System Manual, Emergency Response Manual, Fatigue Risk Management Manual and Manual for Problematic Use of Psychoactive Substance.
- Developed RFPs for all the systems and service providers required for Safety Dept.
- Led negotiations with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms.
- Evaluated and selected Safety Management System, Flight Data Analysis system and Emergency Response service provider.
- Ensuring timely implementation of all selected systems.
- Created and led successful business culture focused on performance.
- Implemented process improvements, streamlining operations for increased productivity.
- Developed financial strategies to maximise budget allocations.
- Recruited and developed high-performing teams, with focus on talent retention.
- Implemented Psychoactive Testing Program
Manager Quality Assurance (Post Holder)
Air Arabia
Sharjah , UAE
03.2020 - 02.2023
- Develop, Maintain and Monitor regulations and procedures: Are complied with conditions and restrictions of the AOC, AMO, ATO, CAMO, MOA, FSTD and NAAs
- Are adequate to ensure safe Flight Operations and airworthy aeroplane
- Are in accordance with all relevant authority regulations and additional standard set by company Ensure that all policies, rules and procedures for a safe and efficient operation is in compliance with GCAA & other applicable NAA regulations and in conformance with company procedures
- Verify that corrective and preventive actions are taken and evaluates their effectiveness
- Provide Accountable Manager/Accountable Executive with an independent assessment of QMS and necessary information for management evaluation of quality system
- Establish, implement, maintain and develop a quality system
- Verify that standards required by GCAA and additional requirements defined by company are carried out and met under supervision of relevant nominated post holder
- Plan and carry out audits and inspections, identifies problems or deficiencies and propose alternative solutions
- Monitor and assure that identified deficiencies are corrected by responsible line manager and that changes are effective
- Provide management with regular information of audit and inspection results and actions taken as a basis for formal management evaluation of effectiveness of quality system
- Represent Air Arabia in quality matters to authorities, and Promote a corporate culture in which quality and safety have always first priority in all activities of all employees (quality and safety awareness), and ensure all aspects of company operations are in compliance
- Company SMS and Emergency Response requirements
- Setting up and review of performance indicators for year for all direct reporting staff and identifying their training needs
- Responsible for Staff Authorizations and control of authorization of certifying personnel for AMO and CAMO in accordance with GCAA requirements and customer requirements as applicable
- Responsible for Liaising with aviation authorities and certifying bodies in matters relating to Company Expositions, capability determination, terms of approval, approval renewals, audit corrective actions
- Carry out Safety responsibilities as per Air Arabia’s SMS Manual
- Heading Document Publication Dept
- Functional reporting of ARC staff.
General Manager Quality Safety Risk & Audit (PH)
Air Niugini Limited
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Maintaining and ensuring the effectiveness of the Quality Management System, Safety Management System and Emergency Response capability
- Providing an independent oversight of Quality (including Audit), Safety Management and Emergency Response processes, results and records, including direct access to the MD as required
- Liaising with CASA PNG and other foreign authorities on regulatory matters pertaining to Air Niugini's Regulatory Certificates, Quality Management System, Safety Management System and Emergency Response capability
- Prepared and Maintained Emergency Response Plan for Airline
- Liaising with CASA PNG on all other matters affecting compliance as required and providing advice (when requested) to relevant Managers in compliance matters
- Reporting non-compliances and non-conformities to the MD that are rated as having a 'high' or 'extreme' risk to the airline's operations
- Maintaining and ensuring the effectiveness of a Corporate Risk Management Process that meets accepted industry standards (e.g
- AS NZS ISO 31000 Risk Management)
- Approving and maintaining a direct oversight of service providers
- Preparing and monitoring the Corporate Quality and Safety Department budget
- Providing to monthly Board meetings an Expenditure Report on Corporate Quality & Safety, Document Production & Internal Audit Departments activities (i.e
- Costs versus budget)
- Providing Quality and Safety reports to Board Safety Sub Committee (BSSC) meetings
- Ensuring auditors, safety investigators and other staff have the independence, qualifications, competency and facilities necessary to effectively carry out their duties
- Administrative in charge for Internal Audit Dept
- Providing all necessary support to Manager Document Production to ensure all controlled manuals are published as per company publication cycle.
Executive Manager Corporate Quality & Safety
Air Niugini Limited
11.2014 - 02.2019
- Responsible (PH) for managing Quality Management System & Safety Management System to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and IOSA requirements and conformance with all company requirements
- Also, nominated senior person for Part Air Operator Certificate, Maintenance Operator Certificate, Training Organisation Certificate and Foreign Air Operator Certificates from various National Aviation Authorities from various countries.
Audit & Surveillance Manager
Air Niugini Limited
05.2013 - 11.2014
- Responsible for managing Quality & Safety audit program to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and IOSA requirements and conformance with all company requirements for CAR Part 145, CAR PART 121-AOC, CAR PART 141 and CAR PART 146.
Auditor-Engineering Quality Assurance
Jet Airways (India) Limited
06.2006 - 05.2013
- Responsible for carrying out audits of vendors, Sub contractors, Aircraft MROs, Engine MROs, Component repair facilities, Line Maintenance, Departmental (CAMO Functions), Base Maintenance, Ramp Safety as per the approved Audit plan for Engineering & Maintenance.
Engineer Quality Systems
Federal Mogul Automotive Products India (Pvt.) Limited
03.2005 - 06.2006
- Responsible for ensuring that company operations are managed in a manner that they are in compliance of company’s IMS (TS16949, ISO14001 & OHSAS 1800) certifications.
Sr. Engineer-Quality Systems
Benda Amtek Limited
12.2004 - 03.2005
- Responsible for ensuring that company operations are managed in a manner that they are in compliance of company’s IMS (TS16949 & ISO14001) certifications.
Quality Engineer/ISO Coordinator
British Scaffolding International Ltd. Ukraine
04.2003 - 12.2004
- Responsible for ensuring that quality norms are met for incoming, in process and the final product.
Technical Coordinator
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
08.2002 - 04.2003
- Responsible for Technical Coordination between Russian Counterpart and HAL for SU-30 MKI project.
Education
Master of Engineering in Manufacturing Technology of Aviation Engines -
National Aerospace University
06.2002
Bachelor of Engineering in Aeronautics & Astronautics -
State Aerospace University
06.2000
Skills
Approvals Held:
- Post Holder for Aircraft Maintenance Organisation (Part 145) from GCAA
- Post Holder QA for AOC (CAR OPS1), from GCAA
- Post Holder QA CAMO from GCAA
- Post Holder QA for Aviation Training Organisation from GCAA
- Post Holder QA for Manufacturing Organisation Approval from GCAA
- Post Holder Compliance Monitoring for FSTD
- Post Holder (Senior Person) QA for AOC (119/121) MOC (145), Training Organisation (141) from CASA PNG
- Post Holder (Senior Person) SMS for AOC (119/121) MOC (145), Training Organisation (141) from CASA PNG
Other Expertise:
- Participated in GCAA rule making committee
- Coordinated as Team Leader in start-ups of 3 new subsidiary airlines and involve in obtained all regulatory approvals
- Notification/Reporting and Investigation of GCAA/EASA/CASA Reporting of Safety Incidents (ROSI) and Voluntary Reporting System (VORSY)
- Worked as Management Representative for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 & ISO/TS 16949
- Liaison with regulatory authorities regarding compliance, matters concerning airworthiness, air operator’s certification, Foreign Air Operator Certificates, Comments on NPAs, Quality & Safety matters and maintenance organisations
- Managed all authorisations issued by company including Part 145 authorisations issued to LAMEs
- Management and control of internal and external audits of CAMO activities, Part 145, wet lease and codeshare audits
- Experienced in Developing Emergency Response Plan and handling Emergency Response /Crisis Management Centre Operations
- Experienced in conducting investigations on incidents, accidents and process errors
- Managed IOSA audit at corporate level from selecting the audit organisation to closing the audit findings for all IOSA 8 disciplines
- Development and management of aviation safety management systems
- Coordinating /conducting risk assessment to mitigate operational hazards as and when required
- Monitoring of quality assurance activities
- Management, training and mentoring of quality auditors
- Review of technical publications, such as, MELs/CDLs, maintenance programs etc
- Evaluation and co-ordination of technical improvement projects
- Experienced in auditing renowned MROs such as Lufthansa Technik, General Electrics, Rolls-Royce, Qantas, JAL, HAECO, GAMECO, ADAT, Honeywell and numerous other MROs, Ground Handling Agencies, Catering, Security, Refuelling Agencies, anti-icing/de-icing service providers and design organisations
- Experienced of Design Organisation audits
Training
- Lead aviation internal auditor training; IATA
- Aviation internal auditor training; IATA
- IOSA standards audit techniques; QSL, Chile
- ISO 9000/TS 16949/ISO 14001 internal auditor training; QGS; New Delhi
- IOSA Airline Auditor Training; AQS
- Aviation safety management system training; QSL; Chile
- Aviation safety risk management and threat and error management; QSL; Chile
- Emergency response planning; Cirus safety Canada
- Management of change; Cirus safety Canada
- Integrated management system; QSL; Chile
- Aviation crisis management operations training; Kenyon International
- 12 Principles of crisis management; Kenyon International
- Humanitarian/family assistance centre management; Kenyon International
- Humanitarian/special assistance team management; Kenyon International
- Humanitarian/special assistance team member; Kenyon International
- Crisis Management Center & Go Teams; Kenyon International
- Psychoactive Substance Program Awareness Training; ABY
- Boeing 737NG familiarisation course; Jet Airways
- EASA Part 145; Bureau Veritas; France
- EASA Part M; Jet Airways; India
- ETOPS Course; Jet Airways; India
- Incident investigation and root cause analysis; QSL; Chile
- Human factors in aviation; Jet Airways; India
- 8D Problem Solving Technics
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Native
Russian
Advanced
Timeline
Director Corporate Safety
Riyadh Air
02.2023 - Current
Manager Quality Assurance (Post Holder)
Air Arabia
03.2020 - 02.2023
General Manager Quality Safety Risk & Audit (PH)
Air Niugini Limited
03.2019 - 03.2020
Executive Manager Corporate Quality & Safety
Air Niugini Limited
11.2014 - 02.2019
Audit & Surveillance Manager
Air Niugini Limited
05.2013 - 11.2014
Auditor-Engineering Quality Assurance
Jet Airways (India) Limited
06.2006 - 05.2013
Engineer Quality Systems
Federal Mogul Automotive Products India (Pvt.) Limited
03.2005 - 06.2006
Sr. Engineer-Quality Systems
Benda Amtek Limited
12.2004 - 03.2005
Quality Engineer/ISO Coordinator
British Scaffolding International Ltd. Ukraine
04.2003 - 12.2004
Technical Coordinator
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
08.2002 - 04.2003
Master of Engineering in Manufacturing Technology of Aviation Engines -
National Aerospace University
Bachelor of Engineering in Aeronautics & Astronautics -
State Aerospace University
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