Sohail Akram
Electronics Engineer
Fujairah
Summary of Career
1. Successful delivery spanning over 8 years of aviation career with leadership roles in Installation & Maintenance of aviation facilities (CNS, AGL and MET)
2. Proven track record in portfolio, programme and project management with focus on developing and delivering organizational strategy.
3. Responsible for Communication, Navigation, Surveillance and Automation of Air Taffic Management systems.
4. Design, development, implementation, Research, acquisitions, contract negotiations and awards
5. Proven leadership skills in managing and motivating teams to achieve strategic objectives.
6. Successfully automated the OMFJ tower and terminal facilities.
7. Management of technical teams, on-site and remotely. Supervising administrative staff and dividing responsibilities to ensure performance.
8. Submit timely reports and prepare presentations/proposals as per project requirements.
9. Certified as Solar Photo Voltic expert by DEWA (DUBAI ELECTRIC & WATER AUTHORITY)
10. Certified GCAA CNS post holder for Fujairah International Airport.
Experience as Senior Engineer
Skylark Engineering
20 February 2003
31 May 2013
• Telecom network designs including networking, core computing systems, structured cabling, telephone systems, access control and CCTV systems, radio systems, cable laying and testing, etc.
• Fiber optic network design, caballing, splicing and network patching. Design reviewing design modifications/enhancements as per customer requirements
Experience as Senior CNS Engineer
Sharjah International Airport
08 June 2013
31 January 2020
• Preventive and corrective maintenance of CNS equipment like RDPS, FDPS, VCCS, AFTN, VHF/UHF Radio, ILS & AWOS system.
• Establish, document, implement and maintain a long-term asset management strategy.
• Establish, implement and maintain documented processes and/or procedures for the ongoing identification and assessment of CNS assets, management-related risks, and the identification and implementation of the necessary control measures through the life cycle of the assets.
• Ground checks and Calibration of Radio Navigation aids like ILS, DVOR & DME.
• Calibration and maintenance of RVR and Ceilometer.
• Ensure CNS Test Equipment and Metrological Sensors including spare sensors are calibrated and serviceable.
• Supervise the senior and airside technicians in troubleshooting, maintaining, operating, and repairing all aspects of the CNS equipment installed at tower and Airside of the runway.
• Maintenance of all Radio Communication System like VHF transmitter and Receivers, ICOM Handheld Radios.
• Monitor and rectify complaints or issues reported by ATC, MET, and other departments on a real-time basis.
• Modification & Repair of Electronics circuit boards.
• CNS Equipment status monitoring and to take necessary action in the event of fault (Alarm or warning).
• Preparation of Daily, Weekly and Monthly equipment status reports.
• Daily routine checks of CNS / Tower equipment.
• Preparation of SOPs and Annual Maintenance planner for the Technicians
• Training and competency assessment of the Technician.
• Development and update of Exposition, Asset management Manual, Training Manual, safety
• Network line tracing, pulling and termination of CAT5/6 Copper & optical fiber cables.
• Troubleshooting & Monitoring of Runway CCTV cameras.
• Maintenance of Metrological equipment like wind sensor, rain gauge, humidity sensor, barometer QNH etc.
Experience as Head of CNS engineering
Fujairah International Airport
17 February 2020
To date
• Participate in system design review (SDR), preliminary design review (PDR) and critical (CDR) design review meetings.
• Participate in the analysis systems trouble reports (STRs) and conduct required modification programs and systems change process (SCPs)
• Develop Requests for Proposals (RFPs), participate in the evaluation and selection of proposals and contractors, including assessing post-installation training and draft the technical sections of the contract.
• Participate in the testing and commissioning and hand-over of CNS systems projects and ensure that the delivered system meets all the requirements in terms of specifications and performance.
• Support in monitoring day-to-day activities to ensure compliance with stipulated policies and procedures
• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems and processes taking into account leading practices, changes in the business environment, cost reduction and productivity improvement.
• Monitor on-site progress and ensure that tasks and activities and are being completed as per agreed specifications and quality standards, and taking appropriate action in the case of any deviation.
• Identify ATSEP training requirements/needs to meet ICAO and GCAA regulatory requirements.
• Implement and maintain the ATSEP competency program
• Prepare periodic training reports (monthly and Annual Reports)
• Support and supervise the implementation of CNS training at the organization level.
• Identify and report safety risks in accordance with the Safety Management System (SMS)
• To lead the Maintenance of Surveillance (ERA and ALES) systems and ensure that they meet the operational needs and requirements of ANSP in a safe and efficient manner with in the set KPIs and adopted policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the systems, equipment, installations and services required for the ATC are commensurate with the level of service and appropriate to meet agreed target levels of safety as determined in the safety management system.
• Establish a procedure to ensure that aeronautical facility listed in the CNS exposition is properly maintained and operational all the time.
• Establish, document, implement, maintain and continually improve an asset management system.
• Supervise the CNS engineer and CNS technicians in troubleshooting, maintaining, operating, and repairing all aspects of the CNS\ATM Systems located at the aerodrome and Tower.
• Work strictly in accordance with GCAA & ICAO regulation.
Matric 31 July 1997
Matric with ScienceIntermediate 31 August 2000
Diploma of Associate Engineering in ElectronicsBachelor 09 November 2008
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Electronics & TelecommunicationMaster 24 December 2012
Master of Science in Electronics and CommunicationILS (Instrument Landing System) Configuration and Maintenance
ATIS Configuration and Maintenance
Automatic Weather Observation System (AWOS)
Dynamic UPS (Piller UPS) Operation and Maintenance training
Ambient Sound/Voice Recording system installation and Configuration
IP TV system Installation and Configuration
Optical Fiber Cabling, Splicing & Troubleshooting
PLB Programming and configuration
Remote Surface Management System (RSMS)
PLC & DCS programming and Configuration
Maintenance and Operation Training of X-Rays luggage scanners
Welding Inspectors LEVEL-1 Course
Diploma in Information Technology (D.I.T)
Short Computer Course