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Omar Daaboul MBA · A.A.E. · C.A.E.

Operations, contracts and people leader.

9+ years in airport operations and management, from live construction to regulatory compliance.

I coordinate operations, supervise teams, manage suppliers and turn recurring problems into practical systems. My airport experience brings proven depth to operations, procurement and contract work across industries.

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Omar Daaboul Operations · Contracts · People

My experience, in one minute

The scale. The responsibility. The improvement.

Dial scales are visual references: years against a 20-year career; project value against $50 M.

  1. Operations under pressure

    9+years

    Airport operations & management

    Safety, security, maintenance, construction coordination and regulatory accountability in a live operating environment.

  2. Procurement & delivery

    6+years

    Contracts & supplier work

    Solicitations, proposal evaluation, contractor performance and university agreement reviews, amendments and renewals.

  3. Project scale

    ~$40million

    Terminal modernization supported

    Operational and security coordination through phased construction, passenger-service changes and COVID constraints.

02 / Expertise

Skills that travel across industries

I work where people, operating requirements and delivery meet. Aviation is where I have proven these skills; the methods apply wherever safety, suppliers and follow-through matter.

  1. Operations & regulatory coordination

    Coordinate day-to-day service, maintenance priorities and external agencies while keeping work aligned with regulatory requirements.

    Airport evidence: FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) Part 139 safety requirements; TSA (Transportation Security Administration) Part 1542 security rules.

    Evidence AirBadgeTerminal modernizationDigital inspections

  2. People & operational leadership

    Set priorities, supervise staff, develop training and follow through on performance. Airport Safety Coordinator, responsible for all-staff training, including the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP).

    Evidence Leadership scopeTerminal modernization

  3. Procurement & contracts

    Requests for proposals and quotations (RFPs/RFQs), bid evaluation, suppliers and contractor performance; agreement reviews, amendments and renewals.

    Evidence TarmacSyncSonomaEmbry-Riddle

  4. Process improvement & technology

    Requirements, workflow design, testing and adoption, informed by the people using the system.

    Evidence AirBadgeApp 139TarmacSync

Tools and systems AirBadge · App 139 · Corrigo · digital inspection forms · Claude Code · Codex · VS Code · AI-assisted development and testing

Leadership scope · Sonoma County Airport

People, training and supervision in practice

At Sonoma, my responsibilities covered airport operations, facilities maintenance, aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF), security and badging, regulatory compliance, construction coordination and contractor performance—including parking and landscaping services. I also served as the airport’s Safety Coordinator and was responsible for training all airport staff, including Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) training.

People and partners

Direct supervision included the Operations Supervisor, Airport Maintenance Worker role, security specialist and administrative staff member. I was responsible for training all airport staff, including IIPP training, alongside daily priorities and process improvement. I coordinated with FAA/TSA representatives, county departments, airlines, tenants, contractors and mutual-aid partners.

Readiness and accountability

Managed multiple triennial and tabletop exercises under Part 139 and Part 1542. Prepared incident and investigative reports for DHS/TSA.

Omar Daaboul Assistant Airport Manager

Direct reports

  • Operations Supervisor
    Supervised by the Operations Supervisor Approximately 10–12 operations, firefighting and extra-help staff
  • Airport Maintenance Worker
  • Security specialist
  • Administrative staff member
I provided direction and support when the Operations Supervisor was unavailable. The wider-team count is approximate and separate from my direct reports.

03 / Selected work

Proof through the work

Operational leadership, process improvement and independent initiative. Open a case for the problem, my contribution and the outcome.

01 Sonoma County Airport · 2019–2023

AirBadge

Change management · Process improvement

Primary operational contact in an early development and implementation partnership, translating airport badging requirements into workflows and coordinating the audit approach with TSA.

Result Badge audit: 6 months → 1½–2 months

An airport-wide transition from spreadsheets to tracked digital workflows.

  1. Spreadsheets, correspondence and manual follow-up
  2. Online applications, tracked responses and audit workflows
  3. Full badge audit in about 1½–2 months
TSA approved Audit process & methodology Airport Security Program
Read case studyProblem · My role · Actions · Result · Learning

Problem

The airport relied on spreadsheets, correspondence and manual follow-up to track badge audits. A full audit could take around six months, and it was difficult to maintain a clear view of outstanding responses. COVID added another reason to make more of the process accessible remotely.

My role

I was the airport’s primary operational point of contact, working with the founder to explain requirements, shape workflows and coordinate implementation.

What I did and the tools involved

  • Translated airport operational needs and applicable airport security requirements (Part 1542) into workflow requirements for the developer.
  • Helped shape communication, response tracking and audit follow-up around how the airport actually worked.
  • Coordinated with TSA on the audit process and methodology used within our Airport Security Program.
  • Helped move staff and badge holders toward online processes, with mobile access and online training as part of the broader transition.
  • Supported development and implementation over 2019–2023.

Tools: AirBadge, online applications and audit workflows, digital communications and training materials.

Result

The full badge audit fell from six months to 1½–2 months. The team gained clearer visibility into outstanding responses and reduced reliance on manual spreadsheet tracking. TSA approved the airport’s audit process and methodology within its Airport Security Program.

What I learned

The value came from connecting the software to the real operational and regulatory process. A useful system needs to support the people responsible for following through, not simply collect information.

02 Sonoma County Airport · 2017–2018

Vendor selection · Digital transformation

Digital safety inspections

Evaluated systems and led configuration, iPad rollout and training with the Operations Supervisor, connecting inspection findings to tracked work orders.

Result More precise findings, clearer evidence and follow-through

  1. 01InspectConduct the airport safety inspection with a digital form on an iPad.
  2. 02RecordCapture photographs and geolocated findings.
  3. 03AssignLink each finding to a work order.
  4. 04TrackFollow progress through to completion.
Illustrative workflow · Not a product screenshot
Read case studyProblem · My role · Actions · Result · Learning

Problem

Paper forms limited the detail and visibility available from inspections. Findings needed clearer locations, photographic context and a stronger connection to the maintenance work that followed.

My role

I evaluated providers and led implementation with the Operations Supervisor, involving operations and maintenance staff and coordinating the approach with the FAA inspector.

What I did and the tools involved

  • Compared specialist systems for regulatory fit, usability, airport size and a reasonable budget.
  • Configured inspection forms and the work-order process.
  • Arranged iPads for staff to capture photographs and geolocated findings.
  • Worked with the Operations Supervisor to train staff, establish procedures and roll out the system.
  • Communicated the transition and reporting approach to the FAA inspector.

Tools: App 139, iPads, photographs, location pins, digital inspection forms and work-order tracking. Introduction: 2017–2018.

Result

Staff could document findings more precisely, link them to work orders and track progress. The digital record made inspection evidence clearer to review and improved accountability for follow-through. The system remained in use when I left.

What I learned

I learned to assess technology against the actual operating problem: whether staff can use it, whether findings lead to action, and whether the record supports regulatory review.

03 Independent project · Apr–Oct 2026

Product development · Applied AI · Procurement

TarmacSync

Defined the product architecture and built a usable, rules-based airport-procurement MVP; led a contract developer to extend it with regulatory retrieval, AI-agent workflows and stronger security.

Result Usable MVP · $4,000 in platform service credits · Paused before customer launch

  1. 01Purchasing policy
  2. 02Funding requirements
  3. 03Possible buying paths

A clearer starting point

Research · Workflows · Response testing

Usable MVP Pre-launch Paused
Read case studyProblem · My role · Actions · Result · Learning

Problem

Airport purchasing decisions can require navigating local policy, funding conditions and multiple procurement routes. I wanted to help staff identify a buying path and understand the requirements behind it.

My role

Founder and product lead, April–October 2026. I owned the vision, product architecture and buying-path methodology, and personally built the initial deterministic minimum viable product (MVP): a usable system driven by defined rules. This was my own venture, rather than paid client work.

What I did and the tools involved

  • Turned airport procurement and funding knowledge into requirements, decision rules and product workflows.
  • Built the initial MVP with AI-assisted development, then directed and worked alongside a contract developer over two months.
  • The developer implemented regulatory-document retrieval, AI-agent workflows, login and security improvements, with my direction on domain requirements and product behavior.
  • Built the website, calls to action and marketing journey, gaining practical experience in design, publishing and marketing.
  • Created custom AI skills for TarmacSync and tested them across different models and agents.
  • Secured $2,000 in Neon service credits and $2,000 in Google service credits to cover platform costs.

Tools and methods: Claude Code, Codex, VS Code, HTML, command-line tools, Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrations, AI agents and cross-model testing.

Result

Reached a usable MVP and demonstrated it to peers. Development is paused before a customer launch. The $4,000 in external support was platform service credits.

What I learned

How to turn domain expertise into a usable product, direct specialist development, test AI-assisted workflows and connect product design to a marketing journey.

04 Sonoma County Airport · Construction & COVID

Operational continuity · Stakeholder coordination

Terminal modernization

Supported airport operations through a ~$40M modernization, coordinating changing construction conditions, passenger needs, staff and security documentation.

Result Commercial airport operations continued through phased construction

Sonoma County Airport terminal lounge at the 2022 opening

~$40M terminal modernization supported

2022 opening · County of Sonoma CAO Communications
Read case studyProblem · My role · Actions · Result · Learning

Problem

Construction changed passenger routes, work areas and contractor interfaces in phases. The airport still needed to support commercial flights, passenger movement, security requirements and daily staff responsibilities while adapting to COVID conditions.

My role

I held an operational management role connecting airport staff, contractors and regulatory requirements. My responsibility was operational and security coordination within the overall modernization project.

What I did and the tools involved

  • Coordinated operational impacts as construction phases and passenger movements changed.
  • Worked across airport staff, contractors and external partners to address changing conditions.
  • Adapted operational arrangements to passenger-service, safety and COVID requirements.
  • Prepared Airport Security Program (ASP) amendments and Changed Conditions documentation under TSA Part 1542.
  • Managed daily priorities alongside the demands of construction.

Tools and working methods: phased operational planning, contractor coordination, operating procedures, staff communication and regulatory documentation.

Result

Supported continuity of commercial airport operations through phased construction and COVID restrictions. The modernization opened in 2022. This is a shared project outcome; my contribution was the operational and security coordination described above.

What I learned

Plans have to work in the live operation. My responsibility was to connect the changing project environment with what staff, contractors and passengers needed that day.

County leadership support · May 2022

“I am supportive of and understand the commitment necessary for Omar to carry out the duties to represent the Chapter as the Northern California Director to SWAAAE.”

Johannes J. Hoevertsz Director of Transportation and Public Works, County of Sonoma Excerpt from a signed letter supporting my application for a Southwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives board role.

04 / Experience

A complete view of the work

Recent roles first, with the complete earlier career available below. My career spans 20+ years of combined professional experience, including military service and independent work. Sales, logistics and property management add a commercial and customer perspective to my operating background.

  • 3+ yearsSales & account relationshipsQuickmarsh · Aramex
  • ~3 yearsFreight & logisticsAMC Logistics · Aramex
  • 11 monthsProperty managementAction Property Management
  • 6+ yearsContracts & suppliersAcross airport and university work
  • 4 yearsMilitary serviceU.S. Air Force

Combined experience counts time worked, including military service and independent projects. Fields can overlap within a role; the figures are not added together.

  1. 2026

    Independent work ·

    Founder & product lead TarmacSync

    Owned the vision, architecture and buying-path methodology; built the initial usable MVP; and directed a contract developer on regulatory retrieval, AI-agent workflows, login and security. Created the website, marketing journey and custom AI skills, tested across models and agents. Secured $4,000 in Neon and Google platform service credits. Demonstrated to peers; development paused before customer launch.

  2. 2025–26

    Career break ·

    Family sabbatical & professional development

    Family caregiving and travel, alongside continued self-directed learning with AI tools. TarmacSync began in April 2026.

  3. 2024–25

    Employment ·

    Contract Administrator Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

    Tracked 500+ vendor agreements for goods and services across university campuses. Followed up with contract owners to clarify renewal intentions for expiring and expired agreements and refresh Workday records. Reviewed contract language and assessed renewal, bidding and consortium-contract options to help owners access negotiated rates. Organized the university’s first hotel expo, bringing about 25 local hotels on campus to meet students and families and promote preferential rates.

  4. 2023–24

    Career break ·

    Family sabbatical & travel

    Family travel through Southeast Asia; began more regular use of AI tools around January 2024.

  5. 2017–23

    Employment ·

    Assistant Airport Manager Sonoma County Airport

    Operations, maintenance, aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF), security, badging, compliance, staff supervision, contractors, exercises and construction interfaces. Airport Safety Coordinator; responsible for all-staff training, including IIPP.

  6. 2017

    Employment ·

    Airport Administrative Manager / ASO I Sonoma County Airport

    Administrative supervision, Board items, solicitations, agreements, budget information and management reporting.

Earlier careerAirport operations, logistics, property, sales and military service

  1. 2016–17

    Employment ·

    Airport Operations Officer Fresno Yosemite International

    Inspections, NOTAMs, maintenance and construction coordination. Adapted Corrigo to Part 139 inspection-evidence needs with the FAA inspector.

  2. 2014–16

    Employment ·

    Air Freight Manager AMC Logistics Worldwide, France

    Owned the air-freight function independently: carriers, customers, import/export requirements and workflows. Increased annual revenue by 26% (+$83K), based on my career account.*

  3. 2011–14

    Employment ·

    Airport Operations Officer Fresno Yosemite International

    Airfield inspections, hazard communication and maintenance coordination; supported live-airfield construction including an approximately $8M taxiway reconstruction.

  4. 2011

    Employment · · Long Beach, California

    Property Manager Action Property Management

    Property-owner and prospective-client relationships, resident and leasing matters, maintenance and contractor coordination.

  5. 2009–10

    Employment · · Beirut, Lebanon

    Sales Management Executive Aramex International

    Sales and distribution coordination, goods movement and departmental planning.

  6. 2007–09

    Education ·

    MBA Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

    Aviation, with a concentration in Airport Management.

  7. 2005–07

    Employment · · London, UK

    Sales Account Executive Quickmarsh Distribution

    Customer relationships, territory analysis, feedback, product recommendations and sales meetings.

  8. 2000–04

    Military service ·

    U.S. Air Force Ground support vehicle & equipment maintenance

    Four years of honorable service; Air Force Achievement Medal. A 2003 evaluation records 30+ vehicles serviced with zero quality rejects and a contribution to a team processing 325 assets ahead of schedule.

Further education: BS, Information Technology / Computer Systems · American InterContinental University.

Education, credentials & professional development

  • MBA, Aviation / Airport Management Embry-Riddle
  • Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) AAAE
  • Certified Airport Executive (C.A.E.) SWAAAE
  • Private Pilot
  • OSHA 30-hour General Industry course completion
  • ACI Safety Management Systems and Apron Safety training
  • FAA SMS/SRM and recurrent ARFF training during airport service
  • FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate Issued 2022
  • Cyprus UAS A1/A3 certificate Valid through September 2031

Training dates and supporting detail

Beyond work, I enjoy kitesurfing, wingfoiling, hiking and flying. Meditation retreats and volunteer service have also been part of my personal development.

05 / Practical questions

Where I can contribute

Are you only looking for aviation roles?
No. I’m open to operations, procurement, contract administration and consulting roles in aviation and beyond. Logistics, facilities, public-sector procurement and service organizations all involve work I know: coordinating delivery, evaluating suppliers, supporting people and maintaining clear records.
What does your airport experience bring to another industry?
Experience balancing service continuity, regulation, staff priorities and contractor delivery in a live environment. I can help define requirements, compare tools, coordinate stakeholders, train users and keep follow-up visible.
When can you start, and how do your hours overlap with the US?
I’m available to start on 1 January 2027. My Cyprus working window is 08:00–18:00. For most of the year, that is 01:00–11:00 US Eastern and 22:00 the previous day–08:00 US Pacific. It gives two hours of overlap with a 09:00–17:00 Eastern workday. During the brief spring and autumn daylight-saving transition gaps, Eastern overlap increases to three hours. European working days align much more closely.
Where are you based, and what does “1099” mean?
I’m based in Cyprus and hold US and French citizenship, with the right to work in the US and EU. I’m open to remote employment and independent contract work with organizations able to engage someone working from Cyprus. “1099” is US terminology commonly used for independent contractor engagements; outside the US, freelance or consulting contracts are the equivalent type of opportunity I’m considering.

06 / Contact

Let’s talk about the work ahead.

If you need someone to coordinate operations, support a team, manage suppliers or bring order to contract work, I’d welcome a conversation.

Open to operations, procurement, contract administration and consulting roles, in aviation and beyond.

Email Omar

Status Available from 1 January 2027 · Cyprus 08:00–18:00 · US & French citizen · Employment, consulting and independent contracts.