Clenia Dagon

Chief Designer

Background

Clenia is an experienced aviation professional, possessing extensive knowledge of the aviation, construction and engineering industries.

With an impressive 25 years of experience in aviation, Clenia is an ICAO PANS-OPS Instrument Flight Procedure Designer, with a background in Ramp and Air Traffic Control operations.

Clenia began her aviation career as a Ramp Controller at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, managing ground movement, push backs, and coordination with Manila Tower. She then worked for the CAA Philippines as an En-route Air Traffic Controller assigned to the Manila Area Control Centre.

Clenia's love for design and analytical thinking led her to join the Airspace and Flight Procedures Design team of CAA Philippines. Her early work as Procedure Designer involved development of PBN procedures for Philippine domestic airports, designing TMAs, airspace planning and obstacle assessments.

Clenia's career then brought her to Australia, beginning with the position of Deputy Chief Designer with IDS Australasia, followed by the role of Chief Designer for the next 9 years.

Clenia has worked as Chief Designer with both CASA Australia and CASA Papua New Guinea for regulatory approvals. Her experience as Chief Designer includes Instrument Flight Procedure design to ICAO criteria and State standards (including RNP-AR) in Australia and Papua New Guinea, delivery of procedure design software training courses, feasibility studies of closely located aerodromes (either for existing aerodromes or planning new ones) to ensure PANS-OPS surfaces between IFPs for these aerodromes are separated, and much in between to ensure FPDO operations are in full compliance with ICAO and State regulations.

Prior to her career in the aviation industry, Clenia worked as a Civil Engineer, with experience in both horizontal and vertical construction. A notable achievement was her position on the consulting team servicing the Calamba-Oroquita road network project, one of the Asian Development Bank assisted road rehabilitation projects in the Philippines. Clenia has also worked as a Project Engineer constructing commercial buildings in the Philippines.

Clenia's wealth of knowledge in the aviation, construction and engineering sectors provides a cohesive understanding of the overall planning and development of aviation facilities to their full potential.

Strengths include:

  • Project Management
  • Design and Analytical Thinking
  • Instrument Flight Procedure Design
  • Air Traffic Control
  • Documentation Management

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, with CE license as issued by Professional Regulations Commission, Philippines
  • Diploma in Air Traffic Service course, with Air Traffic Controller License (Procedural and Radar rating)
  • Initial PANS-OPS Instrument Procedure Design Course
  • Advanced PANS-OPS (PBN, RNP-AR) Course

 


Aviation Projects has provided assistance to the Wagner Group from the initial planning approval through to the construction and operation of Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport and continues to provide valuable ongoing advice and support.
Aviation Projects provided expert advice and guidance on a range of matters including the preparation of initial demand forecasts and scope of aircraft operations, concept layouts, concept airspace and aircraft flight paths and consideration of various other planning and operations matters. They have also provided advice on aeronautical infrastructure requirements and costs and operational advice on a variety of matters. Aviation Projects was able to assist with the introduction and ongoing operation of B747-800F aircraft by preparing a safety case that was approved by CASA.
Managing Director, Keith Tonkin, is thoroughly professional in all of his work and takes pride in providing a tailored solution that considers all aspects of a client’s strategic intent, including the short and long term implications of various recommended actions.
Aviation Projects has been integral to the success of our airport and continues to be a valued advisor to our business.

Phil Gregory, General Manager, Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport