Slava Bunescu
Station Manager Yyc @Edelweiss
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WORK HISTORY
Station Manager Yyc @Edelweiss
Calgary, AB, CA
Responsibilities include:• Overall responsibility of entire ground operation functions/activities at YYC airport• Ensuring safe, punctual and efficient ground handling/dispatch of aircrafts and passengers• Ensuring that all airport activities are in accordance with WK standards and policies• Responsible for all handling agent activities in relation to WK flights• Responsible and nominated Accinent Coordinator in case of an emergency/accident• Responsible to maintain good relations with local airport officials and other airlines• Responsible to motivate and train all staff in order to provide excellent Customer Service• Responsible for invoice controlling • Responsible for the controlling of cash flow that is collected at the airport• Responsible for Quality Assurance within the framework of JAR-OPS, covering all aspects of Ground Operations and Customer Services as a Head of Local Station Surveillance System• Introduce new developments in order to provide a seamless, hassle free and customer oriented service• Explore new business opportunities• Coordination / cost and quality control of lounge and catering providers• Investigate and implement cost-saving procedures in areas of the station • Responsible for maintaining security (for staff, aircraft and passengers) at this particular port• Single contact person for head office
EDUCATION
WFG Education Institute
LLQP, Insurance and guaranted investments
National Aerospace University -'Kharkiv Aviation Institute'
M.Sc. in Aerospace / Mechanical Engineering, Aircraft Structure Design and Analysis, Aerodynamics and Manufacturing
SKILLS
ABOUT SLAVA BUNESCU
I am an Aviation Operations and Station Management professional with 25+ years of hands-on leadership experience across international airlines, airports, and ground operations. My expertise lies in optimizing station performance, reducing operational costs, improving service quality, and preparing stations for successful audits and launches.Over the years, I have managed and optimized stations for major global carriers — including Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Edelweiss Air, United Airlines, EnerJet Airlines, and others — delivering measurable improvements in efficiency and cost structure. One of my key achievements was turning an underperforming Austrian Airlines station into one of the most cost-effective in the entire Lufthansa Group.Today, I help airlines, ground handlers, airports, and new market entrants to- Launch and scale stations efficiently- Reduce costs and strengthen financial performance- Improve OTP, quality, and customer service- Build strong operational teams and processes- Prepare for audits, certifications, and regulatory compliance- Navigate the Canadian market and select the right service partnersI bring a results-driven approach, strong analytical thinking, and the ability to transform complex, chaotic operations into reliable, high-performing systems.Currently based in Calgary (YYC) and available for consulting projects worldwide.
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