Toralp Takunyacı
@toralptakunyac
I lead airport operations and dispatch safe, compliant flight plans.
What I'm looking for
I'm currently leading air-side and land-side operations at FIA Limited in Freetown, synchronizing terminal activity, ICAO-compliant safety protocols, and IROPS contingency planning to restore on-time operations quickly.
Previously at Fly Service Turkiye, I produced and validated PPS flight plans, assessed weather, NOTAMs, airspace, fuel, weight, and performance requirements, and monitored active flights to coordinate disruption recovery.
I've also led aviation training and ramp teams at Menzies Aviation, supporting safe, efficient 24/7 turnarounds and workforce capability.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Operation Chief
FIA Limited
Jan 2026 - Present (7 months)
Synchronize air-side and land-side operations to maximize terminal throughput and uphold rigorous flight-line safety standards. Lead a multidisciplinary workforce to implement ICAO-compliant safety protocols and drive continuous operational performance improvements.
Flight Dispatcher
Fly Service Turkiye
Sep 2025 - Nov 2025 (2 months)
Produced and validated flight plans using PPS, applying regulatory, performance, and weight/fuel checks. Optimized flight paths by analyzing weather, NOTAMs, and airspace data, balancing safety, cost, and punctuality.
Sales and Business Development Manager
Family Business, Elevator Mechanics
Jun 2023 - May 2025 (1 year 11 months)
Built and managed client relationships, pricing discussions, and contract negotiations across two markets. Adapted to different regulatory and market conditions when relocating from Spain to Colombia.
Remote Customer Service Representative
Foundever
Nov 2022 - Jun 2023 (7 months)
Resolved high volumes of customer inquiries under strict service-level targets, applying clear written and verbal communication within defined company procedures.
Training Supervisor
Menzies Aviation
Aug 2021 - Feb 2022 (6 months)
Administered mandated initial and recurrent training programs, maintaining strict compliance with WestJet curricula and aviation regulations. Conducted classroom and on-the-job training, performing staff assessments to identify skill gaps and reinforce safety-first operational habits.
Wide-body Ramp Agent
Menzies Aviation
Sep 2020 - Aug 2021 (11 months)
Handled ground operations for large-scale aircraft. Coordinated with ground service teams under strict time and safety parameters to keep turnarounds on schedule.
Lead Ramp Agent
Menzies Aviation
Mar 2020 - Sep 2020 (6 months)
Supervised ground crew activities and ensured turnaround efficiency. Planned and sequenced ground tasks across a 24/7 schedule to meet tight turnaround windows.
Ramp Agent
Menzies Aviation
Sep 2019 - Mar 2020 (6 months)
Performed marshaling, baggage and cargo handling, and aircraft servicing with strict safety compliance. Followed documented procedures and regulatory checklists within a defined set of rules.
Customer Service Representative
Georgian College
Jan 2018 - Aug 2019 (1 year 7 months)
Delivered professional communication in a high-volume role, following established institutional procedures.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
TAS - FAA Dispatch & Flight Operations Academy
Aircraft Dispatcher Course, Aviation
2024 - 2024
Completed the Aircraft Dispatcher Course.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate, Aviation
Earned the FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate.
Georgian College
Advanced Diploma, Aviation Management
2017 - 2020
Pursued an Advanced Diploma in Aviation Management.
Kocaeli University
Bachelor's Degree, Sports Management
2012 - 2016
Earned a Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management.
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