Mauro Dias

• Trainee;
• Quality assurance learners representative;

Frontex Operational Unit - Operational Implementation Sector - FOU/OIS:

Under delegation of the Executive director , responsible for:

• 2019-2023 - JO Indalo, JO Minerva, JO Canary Islands ( since 2021);
• 2023-2024 - JO Albania, JO Montenegro Sea, JO Opal Coast;

Sea Border Sector:

• 2017 - JO Triton;
• 2018-2019 - JO Themis

Accumulating with the tasks and responsibilities of Mission Commander / Navigator/ Tactical coordinator, in 502 Air Squadron.

• Improved communication with other agencies through coordination efforts.
• Conducted search and rescue operations, saving numerous lives.
• Facilitated smooth operation by maintaining accurate logs and records.
• Performed routine maintenance on Coast Guard equipment, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Enhanced teamwork by providing training to new recruits.
• Monitored weather conditions to assist in planning maritime operations effectively.
• Coordinated emergency responses, resulting in efficient disaster management efforts.
• Enforced marine laws and regulations, maintaining peace and order at sea.
• Promoted environmental conservation by participating in pollution control activities at sea.
• Led high-risk missions under adverse weather conditions.
• Remained calm under pressure to professionally handle evolving emergency scenarios.
• Improved team efficiency by implementing new operational strategies.
• Led strategic planning sessions for organisational development.
• Achieved seamless workflow with effective delegation methods.
• Conducted comprehensive risk assessments to ensure safety compliance.
• Maintained high levels of staff morale, resulting in increased productivity.
• Streamlined internal communication systems to improve information flow.
• Coordinated cross-departmental projects, ensuring timely completion and success.
• Delivered training programmes to enhance workforce skills and knowledge.
• Optimised resource allocation for maximised operational efficiency.

Instructor since 2014;

Flight experience

C-212-100 FWA - 200 Flight Hours

C212-300 FWA - 600 Flight Hours

C-295M FWA - 1100 Flight Hours

EH-101 HELI - 500 Flight Hours

Multipurpose missions competences expertise:

• Fisheries Inspector - aerial context;
• SAR/ OSC ;
• Maritime Pollution detection, recognition, mapping and reporting;
• Law Enforcement Support;
• ISR and Military type missions;

Participated between 2011 and 2016 as Mission Commander on board of C-295M FWA performing Multipurpose Missions for Frontex Operations in: JO Hera, JO Indalo, JO Poseidon, JO Triton, JO Hermes.

Rescue Coordination Centre - Lages

Evaluate, access, plan and coordinate SAR missions inside Santa Maria FIR;

C- 212-100 (800 Flight hours)

Missions competences:

• General and Tactical transport;
• Search and Rescue operations;