Melana Tautkus

Director of Business Development at SSI, Inc. (Safety and Security Instruction)

Role: Director of Business Development at Safety & Security Instruction Llc D.B.A. Airtera
Location: Tucson, AZ, US
LinkedIn followers: 500 followers

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About Melana Tautkus

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Experience

Director of Business Development
Safety & Security Instruction Llc D.B.A. Airtera
Sep 2007 — Present
SSi focuses on creating site-specific training programs based on regulatory safety and security requirements and topics that affect the airport, airline, and ground service companies. Consulting, manual creation/updates and e-learning modules are custom designed to meet client needs.We offer affordable online training for large, medium, and small-hub/GA airports. Our extensive course catalog includes ARFF, Aviation Security, Airfield Driver / Fueler, Safety, and Communications courses. We even provide subject matter experts the power to create their own interactive e-Learning courseware. Instructor-led training includes:Airport Security CoordinatorCredentialing / Trusted Agent ProcessesAirport Law Enforcement OfficerSafety Management SystemsDangerous GoodsConsulting services include:ARFF - Full ARFF ReviewManuals - Airport Compliance Manual Writing/ConsultingAudits - On-site Audits and Audit Program DevelopmentTraining - Training Program DevelopmentIntegration - Airport Badge System IntegrationConsulting - Other Aviation Consulting ServicesI develop marketing relationship campaigns for eLearning curriculum and instructor-led courses. I enjoy providing excellent customer service and being involved in opportunities that benefit our clients.

Skills

Office Administration
Business Development
Operations Management
Aviation
Customer Service
Commercial Aviation
Aviation Security
Leadership
Aircraft
Security
Sales Process
Airlines
Airport Management
Marketing Management
Airports
Flights
Charter
Training
Networking
Civil Aviation

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Current company

Safety & Security Instruction Llc D.B.A. Airtera

Education Administration Programs · 49 employees · Founded 2004 · Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Delivering Total Aviation Solutions Anytime, Anywhere! Safety & Security Instruction, LLC, was acquired in 2025 by AirTera. AirTera is the fastest-growing safety and security training and regulatory compliance consulting company for airport operations, ground operations and flight operations. Before investing in aviation-related education, consider AirTera benefits: Affordable, Comprehensive, Quick, and Simple. And of course.Excellent Customer Service! Technology that is flexible to handle computer-based safety and security regulatory training at any location without special downloads or configurations. As AirTera, we will provide more resources and stronger support for delivering innovation to the services you already know and rely on today. We bring together the best of training, compliance, and technology for airports and aviation operators without losing the hands-on service and the deep expertise you’ve always counted on. You have access to our resources and are part of a larger mission. AirTera offers flexible training solutions for every size operation, along with integration options and deployments with standard, as well as customized courseware. A participant of Airports Council International (ACI-NA) World Business Partner (WBP), corporate committee, Florida Airports Council (FAC), Airports Consultants Council (ACC), and other state and national aviation organizations. Our consultation approach provides airports with the services they desire and need.

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