Aviation Safety, Security & Risk Intelligence Leader

RAMONA CATALINA DORHOI

Aviation Safety, Security & Risk Management Professional

Cluj-Napoca, Romania +40-740-***-*** ******.****@*****.*** PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Aviation professional with 14+ years of managerial experience in onboard and ground operations across international carriers, now specializing in aviation safety, security intelligence, and information/risk management through graduate studies in Security and Intelligence. Combines operational safety expertise (SMS, ICAO/EASA/GCAA compliance, crisis response) with an emerging analytical skill set in risk assessment, OSINT, competitive and security intelligence, and information security management (ISO/IEC 27001-aligned ISMS frameworks). Skilled at translating complex regulatory and risk information into clear operational guidance for cross-functional and multinational teams. CORE COMPETENCIES

● Aviation Safety & Operational Risk Management

● Safety Management Systems (SMS) – Implementation & Monitoring

● Risk Assessment, Risk Treatment & Risk Governance (ISO/IEC 27001-aligned ISMS principles)

● Security & Competitive Intelligence – intelligence cycle, OSINT, analytical products and briefings

● Information Security & Data Protection – confidentiality, integrity, availability; access control; DLP

● Critical Infrastructure & Third-Party/Supply Chain Risk Management

● Incident Management – detection, escalation, response coordination, lessons learned

● Regulatory Compliance (ICAO / EASA / FAA / GCAA frameworks)

● Professional Ethics, Deontology & Integrity in Security-Sensitive Environments

● Crisis & Emergency Response Coordination

● Strategic & Operational Communication with Stakeholders

● Cross-functional & Multinational Team Leadership PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Manager Onboard & Ground Operations KlasJet Aviation; Etihad Airways; TAROM Airlines; Corendon Airlines; Royal Jordanian (2010 – Present)

● Led and supervised aviation operations with direct responsibility for safety, compliance, and operational continuity across commercial and private sectors.

● Contributed to Safety Management Systems (SMS) through hazard identification, risk assessment, and mitigation planning during flight and ground phases.

● Ensured operational alignment with ICAO, EASA, and GCAA standards, maintaining high compliance levels across diverse international jurisdictions.

● Coordinated safety-critical decision-making in dynamic, high-pressure environments, including crisis management and emergency response.

● Provided managerial oversight, integrating safety, security, and performance objectives while leading multicultural cabin crew teams.

● Supported safety reporting and internal audits, using operational software to monitor safety performance and drive continuous improvement.

SECURITY, RISK & INTELLIGENCE ORIENTATION

● Applying the intelligence cycle (planning, collection, processing, analysis, dissemination) and OSINT techniques to assess operational risks, threats, and vulnerabilities in aviation environments.

● Building analytical products (briefs, risk assessments, recommendations) to support operational and managerial decision-making, in line with graduate coursework in intelligence analysis and competitive intelligence.

● Applying information security and ISMS fundamentals (risk-based approach, classification, access control, incident escalation) to safety-critical and information-sensitive operations.

● Evaluating third-party and supply-chain risk, and integrating security requirements into operational procedures and stakeholder relationships.

● Grounding risk-based decision-making in professional ethics and deontology, with attention to confidentiality, integrity, and accountability.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Master's Degree (In Progress) – Security, Intelligence and Competitiveness in Organizations Babeș-Bolyai University (UBB), Faculty of History and Philosophy, Cluj-Napoca

● Coursework: intelligence analysis & OSINT, information security management (ISO/IEC 27001-aligned ISMS), risk management, critical infrastructure security, business risk & security, incident management, competitive intelligence, and professional ethics/deontology.

Bachelor's Degree – Communication & Public Relations Babeș-Bolyai University (UBB), Romania

● Applied to aviation safety communication, crisis communication, and stakeholder coordination. Licensed General Nurse (Medical Assistant)

Henri Coandă Institute, Romania

● Foundation in emergency response, human factors, and safety-critical environments. Certified Coaching Specialist

SC Initial SRL, Romania

● Applied in leadership, crew coordination, and fostering a robust safety culture. CERTIFICATIONS & TECHNICAL SKILLS

● Ground Operations Management – IATA Academy, Montreal

● Aviation Safety & Emergency Procedures; EASA & GCAA Certifications

● First Aid & CPR Certification

● Languages: Romanian (Native), English (C2 – Proficient), Italian (B1)

● Software: Microsoft Office Suite; Aviation Operations & Reporting Software

Contact this candidate