Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Training
Languages
Professional Qualifications And Training
Timeline
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Kalana Chamindra Bandara

Colombo

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Sri Lankan Airlines, recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and achieving a 94% revenue increase. Expert in crisis communication and emergency management, adept at navigating complex environments while ensuring safety and compliance. Proven track record in training coordination and KPI management.

Work History

Emergency Response Team Leader

Colombo International Airport
Colombo
- Current
  • Led the evacuation of passengers as the Emergency Response Team Leader during the 2001 Emergency evacuation at the Colombo International Airport, without a single casualty or injury.
  • The main international airport in Sri Lanka, known for its strategic location and operational capabilities.

Station Manager

Sri Lankan Airlines
Dubai
  • Won the best performance award whilst serving as the Station Manager in Dubai for Sri Lankan Airlines. The evaluation took into consideration punctuality, revenue and excess baggage collections, which increased revenue by 94% during the years and covering a value of US $ 8275.
  • Maintained a 100% KPI at the Colombo International Airport during the years 2017, 2019 and 2022.
  • Increased fuel efficiency by reducing turnaround time by 5 minutes (average turnaround time 75 minutes per aircraft). Approximate saving US$ 3200 -4500.
  • As under my Supervision daily operations of airport terminal, controlling traffic in and out of the facility while efficiently managing arrival & departure times; 13% successfully reduced flight delays.
  • Streamlined ground transportation processes for passengers to ensure timely arrivals at their respective roles at the airport terminal, resulting in improved employee performance across departments within 6 month of implementation.
  • A major airline based in Sri Lanka, recognized for its operational excellence and customer service.

Hotel Management Trainee

Confifi Beach Hotel
Observed safety protocols while performing daily operational tasks in hotel settings. Managed inventory of supplies for various hotel amenities and services. Coordinated housekeeping schedules to maintain cleanliness standards throughout hotel.
  • Observed safety protocols while performing daily operational tasks in hotel settings.
  • Managed inventory of supplies for various hotel amenities and services.
  • Coordinated housekeeping schedules to maintain cleanliness standards throughout hotel.

Education

Familiarization Training on Airbus A-320 Aircraft systems and Functions - Avionic systems /Aircraft Systems / Engine System’s (One engine options) T1 (IAVE -2500)

Srilankan Airline
01.2023

Graduate Diploma - Aviation Management and Airport Operations

Aviation collage Srilankan

Emergency response training - ERM

Aviation College Srilankan

Dangerous goods regulation -

Safety management system - SMS

Aircraft Dispatcher and Load Sheet -

Aerodrome and safety awareness training -

Srilankan Airline
Relevant Coursework and Training Programs:

Flight controller Training - EK/CX/AF/BA/QR/UL

Skills

  • Navigation criteria
  • Airline routes
  • Landing characteristics
  • Safety procedures
  • Communication skills
  • Ability to work in busy environments
  • Aviation industry knowledge
  • Project Management
  • Business administration procedures
  • Safety inspections
  • ATC requests
  • Airport Emergency Plans
  • Operational control
  • Flight watch
  • Slot allocations
  • Communication with tower
  • Resource management
  • Apron management
  • Training and development
  • Data management
  • Quality control
  • KPI management
  • Baggage handling
  • Passenger handling
  • Departure dependability
  • Emergency management
  • Risk assessment
  • Crisis communication
  • Time management
  • Decision making
  • Data analysis
  • Training coordination
  • Emergency planning
  • Weather monitoring
  • Damage assessment
  • Multitasking

Accomplishments

  • Operations Manager, Led the evacuation of passengers as the Emergency Response Team Leader during the 2001 Emergency evacuation at the Colombo International Airport, without a single casualty or injury.
  • Best Performance Award, Won the best performance award whilst serving as the Station Manager in Dubai for Sri Lankan Airlines. The evaluation took into consideration punctuality, revenue and excess baggage collections, which increased revenue by 94% during the years and covering a value of US $ 8275. Cargo revenue increased by 21% covering a value of US $ 1.2 Million.
  • KPI Maintenance, Maintained a 100% KPI at the Colombo International Airport during the years 2017, 2019 and 2022. Increased fuel efficiency by reducing turnaround time by 5 minutes (average turnaround time 75 minutes per aircraft). Approximate saving US$ 3200 -4500.
  • Operational Supervision, As under my Supervision daily operations of airport terminal, controlling traffic in and out of the facility while efficiently managing arrival & departure times; 13% successfully reduced flight delays. Streamlined ground transportation processes for passengers to ensure timely arrivals at their respective roles at the airport terminal, resulting in improved employee performance across departments within 6 months of implementation.

Training

  • Customer Management Training, Product development and Awareness/ Business skills and statistic/ People Management Customer service -internal and external/ Business Orientation and Awareness Programme
  • Martial Arts, Member of the Shoaling Martial Arts Association
  • Hotel Management Trainee, Confifi Beach Hotel, MM/DD/YY

Languages

  • English
  • German, Fluent
  • English, Fluent

Professional Qualifications And Training

  • Graduate Diploma - Aviation Management and Airport Operations, Aviation College Srilankan, MM/DD/YY
  • Emergency response training (ERM), Aviation College Srilankan, MM/DD/YY
  • Dangerous goods regulation (DGR), MM/DD/YY
  • Safety management system (SMS), MM/DD/YY
  • Aircraft Dispatcher and Load Sheet, MM/DD/YY
  • Aerodrome and safety awareness training, MM/DD/YY
  • Flight controller Training, MM/DD/YY
  • Familiarization Training on Airbus A-320 Aircraft systems and Functions, 2023

Timeline

Emergency Response Team Leader

Colombo International Airport
- Current

Station Manager

Sri Lankan Airlines

Hotel Management Trainee

Confifi Beach Hotel
Observed safety protocols while performing daily operational tasks in hotel settings. Managed inventory of supplies for various hotel amenities and services. Coordinated housekeeping schedules to maintain cleanliness standards throughout hotel.

Familiarization Training on Airbus A-320 Aircraft systems and Functions - Avionic systems /Aircraft Systems / Engine System’s (One engine options) T1 (IAVE -2500)

Srilankan Airline

Graduate Diploma - Aviation Management and Airport Operations

Aviation collage Srilankan

Emergency response training - ERM

Aviation College Srilankan

Dangerous goods regulation -

Safety management system - SMS

Aircraft Dispatcher and Load Sheet -

Aerodrome and safety awareness training -

Srilankan Airline

Flight controller Training - EK/CX/AF/BA/QR/UL

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