Wanzunula Rogers Peter
Kampala
Summary
Mr. Wanzunula Rogers, the person. Rogers is a dedicated and self-motivated achiever committed to success with ability to work in high-pressure environment under tight deadlines. He is exceptionally versatile and adaptable with enduring leadership skills involving managing, motivating, influencing and developing teams to set and achieve objectives. He is an enthusiastic, open-minded and forward-looking, ardent listener and learner, always eager to meet new challenges with the ability to quickly assimilate the latest technologies, skills, concepts and ideas. He is highly analytical with an aptitude for quickly scrutinizing environments, which enables him to identify, prioritize needs/risks and develop possible solutions. Rogers is a team player with a warm and pleasant personality able to build positive relationships sustaining illustrious communication and presentation skills.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Aeronautical Information Services Officer, Safety Management Systems and Quality Assurance (PAIMO SMS/QA)
Civil Aviation Authority Uganda
05.2015 - Current
- Led the formulation of the departmental SMS and QMS strategic objectives aligned with ICAO, regional, national standards, and organizational goals
- Oversaw the integration of safety and quality management requirements into operational workflows
- Coordinated annual reviews of SMS/QMS policies and update them as per regulatory and organizational changes
- Developed and implemented a strategic communications plan for SMS/QMS
- Promoted a culture of continuous safety and quality improvement across Air Navigation Services
- Developed and implemented safety risk management policies and procedures
- Conducted regular hazard assessments and monitored the effectiveness of hazard controls
- Facilitated safety risk management workshops and training sessions
- Collaborated with Air Navigation operational departments and Entebbe International Airport operations teams to identify and manage safety risks
- Conducted the investigation of safety incidents and near misses and developed safety recommendations to avoid recurrence
- Maintained and updated the safety risk register, ensuring new risks are added and mitigated in real time
- Prepared quarterly reports on SMS performance, incidents, and risk mitigation actions
- Performed audits and inspections to monitor the compliance of SMS procedures and corrective action effectiveness
- Monitored safety performance indicators and ensured corrective actions are implemented effectively
- Coordinated the development of safety cases for new or modified operations
- Led internal quality audits to identify non-conformities and areas for improvement
- Monitored and reported on compliance with all applicable aviation safety regulations, Quality management standards and organizational policies
- Led the development and implementation of corrective and preventive action plans (CAPA) for non-conformities whenever audits were carried out on Air Navigation Services
- Established a procedure for the identification, documentation, and resolution of customer complaints
- Implemented a robust system for document control, ensuring compliance with ICAO documentation requirements
- Led the development of quality manuals and procedures, ensuring adherence to international standards
- Coordinated the preparation of external audits, ensuring readiness and compliance
- Established and monitored the effectiveness of quality performance metrics
- Developed and implemented an organization-wide risk management framework
- Analyzed operational and safety data to identify emerging risks and trends
- Led continuous safety risk management improvement initiatives within SMS/QMS to enhance operational safety and efficiency
- Conducted risk assessments for major projects, including new infrastructure, operational changes, and technological implementations
- Developed and implemented a system for reporting and tracking risk mitigation actions
- Provided leadership to SMS and QMS team members, ensuring professional development and performance management
- Fostered a culture of continuous learning and improvement among SMS/QMS staff by sharing lessons learned from both safety and quality incidents
- Assisted in recruitment and selection for technical operational and SMS/QMS-related positions
- Ensured that training programs align with evolving SMS/QMS standards and industry needs
- Mentored and guided junior staff in the execution of safety and quality management responsibilities
- Job Purpose: The job exists to ensure that Safety and Quality Management Systems processes are integrated in air navigation services functions to ensure safety and quality of air navigation services
Senior Aeronautical Information Services Officer (SAISO) Communication Facilities
Civil Aviation Authority Uganda
04.2013 - 04.2015
- Compiled and submitted regular reports on the performance of dedicated circuits and statistical reports on Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunications Networks and Aeronautical Mobile Services, telephone lines, computer networks, faxing and intercom connections
- Oversaw the efficient maintenance and record of communications equipment/facilities in the department
- Established and effectively communicated measures to ensure safety and security of all communications facilities in the department
- Responded to various requests/queries regarding the serviceability of office facilities
- Responded to inquiries concerning aeronautical information that arise outside office hours
- Prepared sectional needs (facilities, equipment, personnel) for inclusion in the annual CAA budget and submits to PAIMO for validation and approval
- Assisted PAIMO Communications operations to review all manuals, written procedures and handbooks issued by the Air navigation Directorate regarding Aeronautical Information Service
- Identified and advised PAIMO Communications operations on the relevant guidance and reference materials, documents, annexes and other useful publications relating to Aeronautical Information Service which should be available in the Air Navigation Directorate
- Participated in all DAN’s weekly senior staff meetings
- Identified and advised on the training needs of the incumbent and the staff working under the incumbent, if any to the PAIMO Communications operations
- Supervised Air Traffic Services Reporting Office
- Managed ATC Flight Plans and coordinated air traffic with control tower, airline operators, handling agencies, destination aerodromes and en-route FIRs for purposes of flight plan management, departure, arrival, and amendment of flight routing
- Assisted PAIMO Communications operations to organize refresher and/or recurrent training as required
- Supervised the on-job-training of new staff
- Ensured compliance of AIM staff with competency requirements
- Prepared monthly operational and non-operational reports
- Participated in the implementation and maintenance of the safety policy and objectives
- Identified service delivery needs that promote safe operations within the Sections
- Reported all unsafe operations within the operational areas
- Reported on all changes in operational areas and ensured that such changes have the required approvals prior to their implementation
- Participated in Incident Investigation and Reporting
- Participated in the Safety Action Group (SAG) activities
- Implemented safety promotion and quality assurance activities within the Section
- Responded to contingencies as whenever they occurred in accordance with the defined contingency plans
- Job Purpose: To ensure proper management of aeronautical communication facilities at the Communication Center to ensure efficiency, timeliness, uniformity and accuracy of the flow of information necessary for the safety regularity and efficiency of Air Navigation
Aeronautical Information Services officer
Civil Aviation Authority Uganda
08.2010 - 03.2013
- Ensured Collection, collation, editing, formatting, publication/storage and distribution of Aeronautical Information necessary for the safety, regularity and efficiency of National and International Air Navigation within the entire territory of Uganda and areas where the state is responsible for provision Air Traffic Services
- Ensured the provision of reliable Aeronautical Mobile Service (AMS) and Aeronautical Fixed Service (AFS) at the facility station in accordance with ICAO/CAA standards and recommended practices
- Provided flight planning services and face-to-face briefing and facilitation of self-briefing to pilots
- Provided NOTAM management services
- Managed the ICAO and AIM technical Library
- Managed the Integrated Aeronautical Information Package
- Produced, maintained, displayed and distributed aeronautical charts
- Provided of aeronautical Fixed telecommunications service and aeronautical mobile service
- Participated in Quality Management and Safety Management Systems activities like safety risk management, auditing, hazard reporting and resolution
- Job Purpose: To ensure Collection, collation, editing, formatting, publication/storage and distribution of Aeronautical Information necessary for the safety, regularity and efficiency of National and International Air Navigation within the entire territory of Uganda and areas where the state is responsible for provision Air Traffic Services
Aerodrome controller
Civil Aviation Authority Uganda
06.2008 - 07.2010
- Prevented collision between aircraft in the air
- Prevented collision between aircraft and aircraft, aircraft and vehicles on the maneuvering area
- Continuously monitored the aerodrome traffic zone (9km radius of the Airport)
- Continuously monitored the runways and taxiways to prevent any incursions
- Provided flight information service to all aircraft as regards weather and other proximity hazard warning observed or reported
- Assigned appropriate runways that suit the different aircraft types with regard to their performance
- Kept the Approach control unit informed of departure times, any progress on arriving aircraft as well as runway and weather changes
- Ensured timely response to pilot requests, airport ground operations agencies and other agencies
- Observed any adverse weather changes around the aerodrome and advise Meteorology officers and pilots
- Sequenced all departing aircraft with respect to other departing or arriving aircraft in order to reduce delays
- Provided alerting services to aircraft in need and necessary assistance to appropriate organizations
- Initiated overdue action for aircraft that have delayed to establish contact or are lost
- Maintained a record of both operational and non-operational information in the Air Traffic Control logbook as appropriate
- Complemented the team’s development and implementation of error/threat countermeasures
- Job Purpose: To provide information, instructions and directions to pilots under his/her control to achieve a safe, orderly and expeditious flow in with the objective of preventing collision
Head of Department Mathematics
Bugwere High School
07.2006 - 08.2007
- Prepared annual Schemes of work to be followed by teachers of respective classes
- Monitored the teaching of mathematics in all classes
- Guided subordinate teachers on the teaching and evaluation of teaching of mathematics in school
- Performed appraisal of other teachers
- Allocated teachers to classes as may be deemed fit
- Guided school management in formulating policy to improve the teaching of mathematics
- Job Purpose: To ensure effective planning, teaching and learning of mathematics in accordance with the guidelines of the ministry of Education and Sports at Bugwere High School
Education Officer/ Teacher Physics and Mathematics
Bugwere High School, Budaka District
02.2005 - 08.2007
- Prepared and delivered lessons
- Identified and summarized reading materials for student reading
- Assessed students’ performance
- Developed teaching and training strategies for improving performance in Physics and Mathematics
- Collaborated with colleagues and management in managing discipline in students
- Guided students in career for future prospects as regards subject’s selection that lead to good career opportunities
- Job Purpose: To facilitates effective learning and development of students in all aspects of life
Education Officer/ Teacher Physics and Mathematics
Nabumali High School, Mbale District
09.2002 - 02.2005
- Prepared and delivered lessons
- Identified and summarized reading materials for student reading
- Assessed students’ performance
- Developed teaching and training strategies for improving performance in Physics and Mathematics
- Collaborated with colleagues and management in managing discipline in students
- Guided students in career for future prospects as regards subject’s selection that lead to good career opportunities
- Job Purpose: To facilitates effective learning and development of students in all aspects of life
Education
Master’s - Business Administration (Management)
University Of Kisubi
01.2024
Postgraduate Diploma - Computer Science and Information Technology
Islamic University in Uganda
01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Education (Physics /Maths)
Mbarara University of Science and Technology
01.2003
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education - undefined
Kyambogo College School
01.1999
Uganda Certificate of Education - undefined
Our Lady Consolata Secondary School Kireka
01.1995
Skills
- Safety and enterprise Risk analysis, Assessment and management
- Training and presentation
- Aviation Quality and safety Auditing
- Project Management
- Aeronautical information and data management
Accomplishments
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References
- Mr. David Matovu, Manager Safety management Systems & Quality Assurance, Air Navigation Services, Civil Aviation Authority Uganda, P.O. Box 5536, Kampala, Kampala, +256 772588193, +256 758677734, davimato@yahoo.com, dmatovu@caa.co.ug
- Engineer Richard Ruhesi, Director Air Navigation Services, P.O. Box 5536, Kampala, Kampala, Uganda, +256 752643073, rruhesis@caa.co.ug
- Mr. Anguma Simon, Deputy Vice Chancellor-Academic Affairs, Muni University, P.O. Box 725, Arua, Arua, Uganda, +256-774-535728, +256-702-205901, simonanguma@gmail.com
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Certification
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Additional Information
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Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Principal Aeronautical Information Services Officer, Safety Management Systems and Quality Assurance (PAIMO SMS/QA)
Civil Aviation Authority Uganda
05.2015 - Current
Senior Aeronautical Information Services Officer (SAISO) Communication Facilities
Civil Aviation Authority Uganda
04.2013 - 04.2015
Aeronautical Information Services officer
Civil Aviation Authority Uganda
08.2010 - 03.2013
Aerodrome controller
Civil Aviation Authority Uganda
06.2008 - 07.2010
Head of Department Mathematics
Bugwere High School
07.2006 - 08.2007
Education Officer/ Teacher Physics and Mathematics
Bugwere High School, Budaka District
02.2005 - 08.2007
Education Officer/ Teacher Physics and Mathematics
Nabumali High School, Mbale District
09.2002 - 02.2005
Postgraduate Diploma - Computer Science and Information Technology
Islamic University in Uganda
Bachelor of Science - Education (Physics /Maths)
Mbarara University of Science and Technology
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education - undefined
Kyambogo College School
Uganda Certificate of Education - undefined
Our Lady Consolata Secondary School Kireka
Master’s - Business Administration (Management)
University Of Kisubi
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