Muneeb Arshid
Logistics and Operations Lead
[email protected] Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates +...049
www.linkedin.com/in/muneeb-arshid-59653852
Summary
Highly organized and safety-focused professional with extensive experience in aviation
compliance, airside operations, and logistics coordination. Proven ability to manage complex
operational environments, ensure regulatory adherence to international standards (ICAO
Annex 14, CAP 437), and conduct thorough risk assessments. Adept at integrating safety
principles into operational workflows and managing audits. Eager to leverage strong
operational planning and safety governance skills to optimize logistics and packaging
operations.
Work Experience
Aviation Compliance & Operations Lead, NMDC Energy, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
10/2025 – Present
Spearhead aviation compliance governance and airside operational assurance across
infrastructure environments within a major ADNOC-regulated project.
Ensure regulatory alignment with ICAO Annex 14 aerodrome standards, ICAO Annex 19
Safety Management Systems, EASA aviation safety frameworks, and GCAA regulatory
requirements.
Direct airside safety compliance activities across operational infrastructure environments.
Conduct detailed airside inspections encompassing runways, taxiways, aprons, lighting
systems, markings, and obstacle limitation surfaces (OLS).
Support internal and external aviation regulatory audits, facilitating the structured closure of
non-conformances.
Maintain aviation compliance documentation to support regulatory inspection readiness.
Integrate aviation safety principles within infrastructure development and operational
workflows.
Contribute to operational coordination within the ADNOC Ruwais LNG EPC project,
supporting logistics planning, material movement oversight, and safety governance across
high-risk infrastructure environments.
*Hail & Ghasha Aviation Compliance Support*
Facilitated regulatory readiness and compliance validation for six (6) helipads within offshore
operational zones.
Contributed to inspection, documentation alignment, and operational readiness verification in
adherence to ICAO Annex 14 and CAP 437.
Assisted in regulatory coordination processes to support infrastructure approval and
operational clearance.
Supported compliance preparation within controlled operational zones subject to regulatory
authority oversight.
Aviation Operations Specialists / Compliance Lead, NMDC Energy, Abu Dhabi, United Arab
Emirates
06/2025 – 10/2025
Served as the Aviation Compliance Focal Point, overseeing airfield and heliport operations.
Performed detailed airside inspections covering runways, taxiways, aprons, lighting systems,
markings, FOD management, and OLS verification.
Verified operational compliance with ICAO Annex 14 and national civil aviation authority
regulations.
Reviewed Safety Management System (SMS) documentation and operational procedures to
identify compliance gaps.
Supported aviation audit preparation and regulatory inspection readiness.
Coordinated emergency preparedness drills, including medevac and aircraft incident
response.
Aviation Safety & Compliance Lead/Project Consultant/Lead Auditor, Emirates Specialized
Contracting and Oilfield Services L.L.C, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
09/2019 – 01/2026
Directed aviation compliance programs across aerodromes, heliports, vertiports, offshore
helidecks, and elevated helipads.
Conducted aviation audits aligned with ICAO Annex 14, CAP 437, IOGP 590/591, and civil
aviation regulatory standards.
Executed helideck compliance inspections, including friction testing, perimeter-net validation,
OLS verification, and firefighting readiness assessments.
Oversaw Airside Works Approvals, ensuring infrastructure compliance with international
aviation design and operational standards.
Instituted and enhanced Safety Management Systems (SMS) across aviation and offshore
environments.
Supported airline SMS audit preparation through comprehensive documentation review and
compliance gap assessment.
Liaised with regulatory authorities during inspections and certification processes.
Delivered HLO and helideck crew training in accordance with CAP 437 standards.
Safety Officer/Radiation Protection Officer, Emirates Specialized Contracting and Oilfield
Services L.L.C, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
09/2020 – 01/2021
Managed radiation safety compliance within regulated offshore operational environments.
Ensured adherence to national radiation protection authority requirements.
Conducted safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
Implemented radiation protection programs specifically for industrial radiography operations.
Coordinated emergency response exercises and safety preparedness drills.
Aviation Officer, ZMI Holdings, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
05/2016 – 08/2019
Administered offshore helicopter operations supporting ADNOC offshore installations,
ensuring compliance with CAP437, ICAO aviation safety standards, and IOGP offshore
aviation recommended practices.
Delivered aviation safety briefings and conducted operational risk assessments.
Coordinated aviation emergency response procedures.
Ensured helideck operational readiness and compliance with aviation safety procedures.
Provided aviation safety awareness training to offshore operational personnel.
Aviation Coordinator/Helicopter Landing Officer ( HLO ) / Safety Officer(RPO), ZMI Holdings,
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
10/2012 – 04/2016
Supervised offshore helicopter landing operations in accordance with CAP 437 and
international aviation safety standards.
Collaborated directly with flight crew and offshore management during landing and
departure operations.
Executed operational safety drills and emergency preparedness exercises.
Verified helideck readiness and compliance with aviation operational procedures.
Senior Project Coordinator, Galfar Engineering & Contracting SAOG, Muscat, Oman
05/2009 – 05/2012
Managed infrastructure coordination across offshore engineering projects, supporting
project logistics and operational planning.
Oversaw logistics coordination and project planning activities.
Facilitated stakeholder coordination among engineering and operational teams.
Identified operational risks and implemented mitigation strategies to support project safety
governance.
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration & Strategic Management,
York St. John University, UK
10/2025 – Present
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, Business & Marketing, Shah
Abdul Latif University, Pakistan, Pakistan
03/2019 – 04/2022
Skills
Aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS) Aerodrome Operations (ICAO Annex 14)
Airside Operations Project Management Foundations
Step by Step Planning for Successful Project Management
Occupational Safety and Health Digital Transformation in Supply Chains
Communication Strategic Partnerships Physical Fitness Order Picking
Packaging Risk Assessment Adaptability Clay Construction
Sweets Manufacturing
