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DANIEL MWESIGA

DANIEL MWESIGA

DAR ES SALAAM

Summary

Dynamic Operations Officer Supervisor at Swissport Tanzania PLC with expertise in flight operations management and safety compliance. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency through innovative solutions, including a Python-based offline load sheet generator. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills drive successful team performance and timely aircraft turnaround.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

OPERATIONS OFFICER

SWISSPORT TANZANIA PLC
DAR ES SALAAM
01.2018 - Current
  • Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) licensed Flight Operations Officer in control of flights within jurisdiction and supervision of all flight operations in daily shifts.
  • Maintenance of efficiency in the Operations Control Centre (OCC).
  • Management and oversight changes of the next possible increase in flight operations and preparing of Corrective Action Plan on any incident.
  • Preparation and signing the Flight Release and Flight monitoring of aircrafts.
  • Preparing crew documents such as PIB(Pre-Flight Information Bulletin),Technical log, NOTAMS, Weather and filling Flight plan and briefing on the entire flight from Take-off to landing.
  • Replying to internal and external emails concerning departmental daily operations.
  • Ensuring all daily flight handling reports (FHR), Flight Service Capture (FSC), and Daily Operation Reports (DOR) are accurately filled for submission to the respective heads of departments.
  • Monitoring the clocking tendency of staff and adding new employees to the punching system after departmental orientation.
  • Ensuring that passenger and aircraft handling practices conform to the safety and security standards, as per aviation standards.
  • Oversee that all aircraft handling standards are met on a shift basis from landing to take off.
  • Pre- manpower on the shift, in order to optimize utilization.
  • Ensuring proper allocation of manpower and resources in the airport operations.
  • Ensuring adequate standards are maintained as provided by GHA (Ground Handling Agent) from Airline through SLA’s(Service Level Agreements).
  • Consistently deliver highest possible level of customer service at all times.
  • Monitoring ramp activities in relation with GHA, Catering and fueling

LOAD CONTROL OFFICER

SWISSPORT TANZANIA PLC
DAR ES SALAAM
01.2018 - Current
  • · A Load Control License Holder performing daily international flights such as Emirates(EK),KLM Royal Dutch Airlines(KLM), Kenya Airways(KQ), Airlink(4Z),Ethiopian Airlines(ET), Uganda Airlines(UR), ATCL (Air Tanzania) as well as regional and domestic flights both narrow and wide body.
  • Plan load in accordance accordance with accurate calculations of aircraft center of gravity and specific flight requirements.
  • Determined quantity and orientation of cargo and computed aircraft's center of gravity. Calculated and transmitted estimated zero fuel weight (EZFW) figures to dispatch.
  • Determined appropriate number of ULD (Unit Load Device) containers for the aircraft. Verified aircraft operated within predetermined operational limits relating to weight and balance. To ensure safety and security standards as well as to ensure the load limits and distribution plans follow the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Ensure the aircraft is loaded as per loading instruction and per standard of a respectively airline Licensed load control for both manual and system weight and balance CLC (Centralised Load Controller) with Emirates, AirTanzania, Air Zimbabwe, Airlink, Oman Air, Turkish Airlines and Kenya Airways,Ethiopian Airlines,Qatar Airways,Malawian Airlines and Egypt Air
  • Monitor the performance of the Departure Control System in relation to flight management systems such as AMADEUS, CRANE, MACS, and ALTEA.
  • Coordinate with other departments to ensure the smooth handling of passengers and dead load weight and balance to avoid delay situations.
  • Plan, coordinate and produce all loading weight and balance ensuring security items, rush/unattended bags are loaded and documented correctly.
  • Complying to the safe distribution of load within prescribed aircraft limitations of AHM (Aircraft Handling Manual) or Company Operation manuals within the SOP’s(Standard Operating Procedures).
  • Timely sending of Movement messages both arrival and departure including Load Messages(LDM), Special Information(SI), Container Pallet Message(CPM), SLS and any other vital information to the relevant outstations.
  • Apply segregation requirements, compatibility checks and loading regulations and restrictions for special loads such as live animals or DGR loads complying IATA DGR Manual within the customer airline requirements.

ACHIEVEMENTS / ACCOMPLISHMENTS

- Load Planner within the safe weight limitations of deadloads and generating LIR(Load Instruction Report) depending on the compartmental cargo and bulk holds of particular aircraft type equipment such as Airbus 220-300, Dash 8-Q400, Boeing 737-9, Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, and several others.

- Advise and coordinate with PIC incase of changes on fuel figures or request made on extra block fuel or any changes on DOW before presenting Load sheet to the PIC.

- Advanced Knowledge on aircraft handling and safety matter with compliance of SOP’s (Swissport Operation Procedures).

- Conversant on Radio Telephone communications.

TURNAROUND COORDINATOR

SWISSPORT TANZANIA PLC
DAR ES SALAAM
01.2018 - Current
  • Coordinate, giving support where appropriate, and direct operational activities to achieve On-Time Performance (OTP).
  • Manage any disruptions for quick turnaround actions regardless any delay of aircraft.
  • Ensure that processes are delivered within SLA standards of performance and compliance limits.
  • Act as a safety coordinator ensuring fire cover if needed, responsible for overseeing safe and secure operation such as offloading and loading sequence procedures including boarding and deboarding of an aircraft.
  • Supervise all department units acting as a link from the load control unit, departure unit on passenger handling and ramp team ensuring deadloads are loaded as LIR.
  • Coordinate the flight deck crew with the Load Control Unit on the final fuel figures, final flight plan from the final AZFW, and the working ACARS for the final load sheet.
  • Presentation of Final Load sheet with any final LMC amendments made to the Captain.
  • Compliance with baggage reconciliation and Triple-A requirements.
  • Co-ordinating and recording the safe and timely delivery of all services to the aircraft at the request of the crew or engineers.
  • Secure safe coordination of the pushback on departure and ensure ramp area is checked for FOD before aircraft arrival.

Data Entry Clerk

KATALA AGRO-MARINE MINES INVESTMENTS (KAMAMI)
DAR ES SALAAM
01.2016 - 11.2018
  • Entering customer and account data from source documents within time limits.
  • Compiling, verifying accuracy and sorting information to prepare source data for computer entry.
  • Reviewing data for deficiencies or errors, correcting any incompatibilities and checking output.
  • Generate reports, store completed work in designated locations and perform backup operations.
  • Respond to queries for information and access relevant files.
  • Comply with data integrity and security policies.

ACHIEVEMENTS / ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • Basic Research and Data collection skills.
  • Resolving discrepancies in information and obtaining further information for incomplete documents.

SURVEYOR

CASPIAN LIMITED
DAR ES SALAAM
02.2013 - 11.2015
  • Taking measurements of distances and angles on a property or section of land in order to establish legal boundaries.
  • Applying specialized equipment, including distance measuring wheels, GPS, and geographic information system (GIS) devices to measure boundaries and contours.
  • Marking and delineating boundaries and reference points on a property or section of land.
  • Analyzing data using plans, maps, charts, and software such as AutoCAD and GIS programs.
  • Researching and consulting historical maps and surveys, as well as legal documents, relating to the property or section of land they are measuring.

ACHIEVEMENTS / ACCOMPLISHMENTS (CASPIAN LIMITED)

  • Undertaking on-site property surveys.
  • Producing detailed reports and recommendations.

MATERIAL TESTING TECHNOLOGIST

TANROADS
DAR ES SALAAM
02.2012 - 10.2015
  • Carry out in-situ testing and site sampling.
  • Undertake laboratory tests on strength of the road pavement materials used, monitor tests results and trends.
  • Prepare site reports and invoices for materials testing.
  • Perform technical duties assigned by the Material Engineer.

ACHIEVEMENTS / ACCOMPLISHMENTS (TANROADS)

  • Assess and manage culvert inspections.
  • Geotechnical laboratory tests to determine road pavement strength.

Education

CERTIFICATE: OMAN AIR LOAD CONTROL LICENSE

SWISSPORT TANZANIA PLC
DAR ES SALAAM
04-2025

EMIRATES TRAINING: CENTRALISED LOAD CONTROL (CLC)

SWISSPORT TANZANIA PLC
DAR ES SALAAM
09-2024

TRAINING: AIR TANZANIA LOAD CONTROL LICENSE

SWISSPORT TANZANIA PLC
DAR ES SALAAM
01-2025

CETIFICATE: LOAD CONTROL MANUAL COURSE

SWISSPORT TANZANIA PLC
DAR ES SALAAM
12-2024

LICENSE FOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS OFFICER

TANZANIA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY
TANZANIA
07-2022

FLIGHT OPERATIONS OFFICER/FLIGHT DISPATCHER

CIVIL AVIATION TRAINING CENTRE (CATC)
TANZANIA
10-2021

Advanced Level

UGANDA MARTYRS HIGH SCHOOL LUBAGA (UMHLS)
UGANDA
12-2006

Secondary Education

UGANDA MARTYRS HIGH SCHOOL LUBAGA (UMHLS)
UGANDA
12-2004

Skills

  • Flight operations management
  • Load control
  • Safety compliance
  • Operational coordination
  • Time management
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Operational efficiency
  • Procedure improvement


From my long vast experience, as a back-up Project I have created a python code project with positive results from the test analysis fully capable to replace manual load sheet paperwork to avoid human error delays during power down or system outage, as an offline load sheet generator application which could generate final Load sheet to the Captain and Loading Instruction Reports(LIR) with the ability to synchronize without the need for internet connectivity on the following Aircraft Equipment Boeing 787-8 and Dash 8-Q400

Certification

FLIGHT OPERATIONS OFIICER LICENSE

EMIRATES (EK) LOAD CONTROL LICENSE (WIDE BODY)

OMAN AIR (WY) LOAD CONTROL LICENSE (BOEING MAX)

AIR TANZANIA (ATCL) LOAD CONTROL LICENSE (WIDE & NARROW BODY)

CERTIFICATE OF FLIGHT OPERATION OFFICER/FLIGHT DISPATCHER

DRIVING SCHOOL CERTIFICATE

DRIVING LICENCE

LOAD CONTROL MANUAL COURSE CERTIFICATE

Languages

English
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Swahili
Advanced (C1)
C1

REFERENCES

Mr. Pascal Joshua
Traffic liaison officer (TLO)
Tel: +255 620 847 882

Mr. Midelo Peter
Chief Instructor
Flight and Airport Operations
Civil Aviation Training Centre (CATC)
Tel: +255 715 177 488 / +255 737 810 315

Mrs. Thamarat Abeid
Chief Instructor
Flight and Airport Operations
Civil Aviation Training Centre (CATC)
Tel: +255 715 544 145

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I, Daniel Mwesiga consent to the processing of my personal data for the purpose of recruitment for the position I am applying.

Affiliations

HOBBIES

  • Reading
  • Travelling
  • Hiking
  • Chess

Timeline

OPERATIONS OFFICER

SWISSPORT TANZANIA PLC
01.2018 - Current

LOAD CONTROL OFFICER

SWISSPORT TANZANIA PLC
01.2018 - Current

TURNAROUND COORDINATOR

SWISSPORT TANZANIA PLC
01.2018 - Current

Data Entry Clerk

KATALA AGRO-MARINE MINES INVESTMENTS (KAMAMI)
01.2016 - 11.2018

SURVEYOR

CASPIAN LIMITED
02.2013 - 11.2015

MATERIAL TESTING TECHNOLOGIST

TANROADS
02.2012 - 10.2015

CERTIFICATE: OMAN AIR LOAD CONTROL LICENSE

SWISSPORT TANZANIA PLC

EMIRATES TRAINING: CENTRALISED LOAD CONTROL (CLC)

SWISSPORT TANZANIA PLC

TRAINING: AIR TANZANIA LOAD CONTROL LICENSE

SWISSPORT TANZANIA PLC

CETIFICATE: LOAD CONTROL MANUAL COURSE

SWISSPORT TANZANIA PLC

LICENSE FOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS OFFICER

TANZANIA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY

FLIGHT OPERATIONS OFFICER/FLIGHT DISPATCHER

CIVIL AVIATION TRAINING CENTRE (CATC)

Advanced Level

UGANDA MARTYRS HIGH SCHOOL LUBAGA (UMHLS)

Secondary Education

UGANDA MARTYRS HIGH SCHOOL LUBAGA (UMHLS)
DANIEL MWESIGA