Syed Rizvi

Specialist Consultant - Aerodromes

Background

Syed has extensive professional experience in the aviation industry, with a particular focus on aviation safety management and operations.

As an Airport Safety Auditor, Sayed has led regulatory compliance and quality assurance audits for multiple Canadian airports. His experience involved safety investigations, development of corrective action plans, and writing key operational manuals such as the Airport Operational Manual (AOM) and Safety Management Manual (SMM).

At Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, Syed managed daily operations, improving efficiency and customer satisfaction by overseeing key departments and implementing performance strategies.

Syed’s experience in safety management systems, aerodrome certification processes and technical writing, position him to maintain high safety and compliance standards. He has a comprehensive understanding of aerodrome licensing and renewal procedures, as well as ICAO Annex 14 and Annex 19.

Syed’s ability to translate complex policies into clear, actionable procedures, combined with his proficiency in conducting thorough airfield audits, ensures that he can uphold the stringent safety and compliance measures essential in the aviation industry.

Strengths include:

  • Extensive experience in Quality Assurance, Safety Management Systems, process improvement, relationship management and airport and airline operations
  • Advanced knowledge and expertise in aviation regulatory compliance and industry standards, including ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs)
  • Aerodrome certification
  • Respectful and respected approach with clients, airport management and flight operations personnel and regulators.

Qualifications

  • Graduate Certificate of Aviation Management
  • Advanced Diploma in Aviation Management
  • ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor
  • Certificate in Airside Safety.