Silimana'i Taffy B.J. Banse
Apia
Summary
Experienced with team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving set goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Security Operation
Samoa Airways
07.2021 - 11.2024
- Behaving in a manner that leads to
- A. Constructively leading and influencing the desired behaviors of staff in maximizing safety and security performance.
- B. Fostering a focus on safety and security.
- C. Actively influencing department team members to deliver the required standards of performance.
- Oversighting the safety and security of daily operations.
- Auditing and investigating Aviation Security by
- A. Contributing to the development of the annual security audit plan (included within the annual safety systems audit plan)
- B. Conducting safety audits of security and other related operational areas to ensure work priorities are maintained in accordance with the annual plan.
- C. Assisting in the preparation of reports and investigations or reviews into incidents or occurrences as required.
- D. Ensuring all security investigations are, in concurrence with the Manager Quality Assurance and Safety, conducted in accordance with policy and feedback processes and that feedback is provided in a timely manner to departments.
- E. Conducting security surveys to evaluate the effectiveness of security control measures in outports and provide survey reports containing results. Determine any corrective and proactive actions deemed appropriate to be implemented.
- Contributing to risk management by:
- A. Providing timely input to the risk data base on airside safety and security matters
- B. Providing support to Departments in implementing risk control measures when requested
- C. Assessing and providing advice on safety and security risk data.
- Monitoring and actively supporting the management of the Drug, Alcohol and Substance abuse Program.
- Providing operational support, in accordance with the respective safety systems manuals, to the Manager Quality Assurance and Safety for
- A. Compliance with safety and security standards.
- B. Providing input to and participating in the Emergency Response Program.
- C. Providing monthly reports in a timely manner on matters of security and dangerous goods.
- D. Conducting airside safety and security training in conjunction with department managers.
- Advising the Manager Safety Systems of:
- A. Any security issues requiring attention
- B. Any increased risks from threats, international safety or security events which Samoa Airways should be aware of, any advisories from MWTI CAD, CAANZ and any other State to which Samoa Airways may operate to.
- C. Any manual amendments or security bulletins to staff required.
- Ensuring all staff and service providers maintain compliances with Samoa Airways Security Manual and any other applicable security documentation.
- Participating in security meetings held by MWTI CAD/CAANZ and/or the Airport Authority
- Participating in security audits by regulators and airline partners
- Undertaking other duties including:
- A. Ensuring all staff members maintain currency of airside safety and security awareness and identification cards and that these are properly documented.
- B. Providing input and encourages the Company efforts for environmental health, personnel Health & Safety, and Customer Services.
- C. Providing such duties that may be requested from time to time which are not inconsistent with the thrust of this position.
Environmental Health, Safety and Security Coordinator
British American Tobacco (BAT)
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Prepare, propose, and gain approval of the EHS objectives and budget in close cooperation with peers, based on the short and medium-term objectives of the local business and group EHS objectives & standards.
- Lead and manage the governance and reporting through coordinating a local EH&S committee to drive agenda on maintaining high EH&S standards to minimise risk of injury and/ or property damage/liability.
- Manager and monitor overall security measures and process implemented on site and provide improvements to eliminate possibility of business loss due to theft or other.
- Manage, prepare, and communicate monthly, quarterly and cyclical reports to the business
- Manage and maintain sound compliance with Standards of Business Conduct through ensuring all security activities are congruent with the BAT plc Standards of Business Conduct
- Drive and champion the risk assessments and reporting through thorough formal risk assessment of business security and illicit trade activities
- Ensure a risk assessment philosophy is embedded such that regular risk assessments are undertaken for core business activities and all new activities are assessed prior to commencement, and that formal sign off of risk assessments and mitigation plans are carried out as and when required
- Lead, direct and push completion of direct intelligence/information collection programmes and investigations, sharing results with, and providing visibility on all operational matters
- Ensure effective operational planning and resource deployment and proactively work towards commercial awareness into the operational planning process.
- Support internal and external capacity building which includes but not limited to the below:
- Proper implementation and development of emergency team for all emergency situations
- First aid training
- High risk training – work at heights, hot work and confined space entry
- Business continuity exercises
- Organise and conduct audits, identify, evaluate and potential threats on EHS issues through ensuring risk assessment are undertaken for all tasks and activities performed.
- Recommend actions to restore a situation to BAT standards and control their timely implementation, in order to reduce risks in these areas. Additionally, undertake regular self-audits to monitor progress and plan improvements.
- Be properly informed of all applicable national or international laws, regulations and codes of practice on EH&S and Security issues affecting the local company and determine and recommend the companies’ response to them.
- Ensure that complete, accurate and fully referenced records are kept and maintained for EH&S related licenses, permits, inventories, measurements and data arising from day-to-day management of all EH&S and Security matters affecting the company, and to provide evidence of compliance or non-compliance to regulatory or company policy requirements.
QA Safety Coordinator
SAMOA AIRWAYS (SA)
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Assists the Manager Quality Assurance and Safety in development and implementation of the organizations’ SMS.
- Ensure the development and implementation of appropriate occupational safety programs to prevent or correct unsafe environmental working conditions and reduce the frequency of work-related accidents and injuries with emphasis on aggressive prevention efforts for on-the-job accidents and injuries.
- Manages, develops and coordinates change management, risk assessments and safety analysis.
- Maintains the hazard identification and risk assessment processes and database.
- Tracks, trends, and manages pertinent safety data using database software.
- Reviews current practices, inspects maintenance facilities and makes safety
- Create, implement and maintain processes that maintain compliance with pertinent OSHA requirements and best practices.
- Manages publication and safety promotion of periodic safety newsletters and briefings.
- Maintains Emergency Response Plans (ERP) across the organization to include ERP documentation, implementation, and oversight.
- Develop and conduct periodic emergency response drills and exercises
- Responsible for the development/revision of training program materials for safety, security and emergency response programs.
- Provides general safety and SMS training to employees
- Monitor and report to top management on all company activities that may have an impact on safety.
- Propose safety policies and procedures monitor its implementation and provide an independent review on its effectiveness.
- Process and serve as gatekeeper for all safety reports
- Perform an annual safety performance evaluation.
Fagalii Aerodrome Standards Officer
POLYNESIAN AIRLINES (PAL)
06.2016 - 12.2019
- Strategic Direction
- As an executive member of the management team, contribute to the strategic management of Fagalii Airport.
- Oversight of Fagalii airport operations to ensure safety, security and efficiency.
- Provide strategic advice to the Chief Executive Officer on airport operations and ensure safety and efficiency
- Ensure Fagalii airport complies with ICAO standards and Civil Aviation Rules.
- Chair the Airport Emergency Committee, Facilitation Committee and the Airport Security Committee and ensure regular meetings are held
- Establish and maintain Airport Emergency Plans for Fagalii Airport
- Act as main contact with other airlines on operational matters regarding Fagalii Airport
- Compliance
- Ensuring that Aerodrome maintenance programme, including preventative maintenance where appropriate, to maintain the aerodrome facilities in a condition that does not impair the safety, security, regularity or efficiency of aircraft operations in accordance with Rule 139.103
- Ensure that Aerodrome limitations are met in accordance with Rule 139.53
- Establish an Aerodrome inspection programme in accordance with Rule 139.117
- Establish an environmental management programme to minimise or eliminate any such wildlife hazard in accordance with Rule 139.71
- Ensure that accurate reporting, data and changes affecting aerodrome are reported regularly and in a timely manner in accordance with Rule 139.73
- Ensure preventative maintenance and checking of the aerodrome visual aids for navigation in accordance with Rule 139.105
- Emergency Response Plan
- Ensure that an aerodrome emergency plan designed to minimize the possibility and extent of personal injury and property damage at, or in the vicinity of, their aerodrome in an emergency in accordance with Rule 139.57
- Relationship Management
- Engage and maintain professional relationships with local contractors or service providers to support airport standards
- Budget Management and Cost Efficiency
- Adhere and observe all financial management policies set out by the company
- Knowledge Management
- Contribute to the broader perspective of Airport Environment
- Contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the company by using company’s internal systems, sharing information and data with relevant internal stakeholders.
- Data/Information Security
- Be familiar with Polynesian Limited confidentiality policy and always adhere to.
Information /IT Officer
Small Business Enterprises Centre (SBEC Samoa)
03.2006 - 06.2016
- Manage and update information system of SBEC and its clients
- Provide, evaluate and maintain all information in an appropriate database on SBEC Samoa and its clients
- Responsible for Information Communication Technology (ICT) of SBEC
- Provide secretarial and administrative support to CEO in special projects i.e. Open Day, Special Workshops.
- Provide support to the Manager Finance and Support Services (Acting in absence of the Manager)
- Other duties as required
Technical Librarian/Central Operation Supervisor
Polynesian Airlines (PAL)
12.2002 - 03.2006
- Planning, coordinating and implementing of day to day running and administration of the library whilst continually fostering a safety conscious attitude, ensuring the services offered fit with current industry practices and meet the needs of the Airline’s daily operation.
- Managing the acquisition and procurement of library reference material. Liaising with relevant publishers, Foreign Regulatory sourcing of Library material.
- Control of all incoming and outgoing documents through the library database
- Regular updating of company and other foreign publications such as navigational charts, company amendments etc.
- Undertaking operational audits for the Airline and other foreign carriers under the Supervision of Quality Assurance Manager
- In-house publication of amendments of company manuals
- Overall supervision of Central Operation staff
- Other duties as required by Flight Operations Manager
Library Assistant
National University of Samoa (NUSL)
06.1999 - 12.2002
- Provide information to students and staff
- Update and follow up all inter loans for all academic staff using the online system
- Update supplier files
- Prepare monthly reconciliation of orders
- Provide technical support to Library staff in related areas
- Provide statistical report when required by Chief Librarian
Education
Graduate Certificate - Aviation Management
Griffith University
01.2025
Post Graduate Diploma - Development Studies (PGDipDS)
National University of Samoa
01.2017
Bachelor of Commerce - Information Systems/Management-HRM & ER
University of the South Pacific
01.2014
Skills
- Client support
- Collaborative team management
- Prioritization and scheduling
- Collaborative decision-making
- Effective verbal communication
- Team development
- Team leadership
- Strategic task assignment
- Measurable goal planning
- Organizational strategy development
- Comprehensive documentation skills
Accomplishments
- Started with Polynesian Airlines on May 13, 2016
- 2021 to current: Deliver both the Security Awareness Program and the Safety Management System to staff members in accordance with the Samoa Airways Security CAR Part 108 and 100 Safety Management System
- 2020 Attended and completed a workshop for a National Framework of Aviation Security based on current rules of New Zealand as adopted by Samoa as its Regulations 2000.
- 2019 Completed second Airport Emergency Plan exercise for Fagalii Airport
- 2019 Completed Lead Auditor course based on ISO Standards 9001
- 2018 August – Completed a Desktop Emergency Exercise focusing on ways to improve the aerodrome response to an accident or an emergency with the assistance from emergency response agencies such as Samoa Fire Emergency Services Authority, Ministry of Health, National Health Services, Ministry of Police, Samoa Red Cross, and Disaster Management Office.
- 2018 Implementing initial phase of SMS training in collaboration with the Quality Assurance and Safety Team
- 2017 Completed my Fit and Proper Person (FPP) certification to enable myself to take full responsibilities of the aerodrome certification requirements under Civil Aviation Act 1998 and Civil Aviation Regulations 2000 by the Pacific Aviation Safety Office.
- 2017 January - Completed my first Full Operational Audit of the aerodrome for continuous surveillance.
- 2017 July – Coordinate and Execute the live Emergency Exercise for Fagalii Airport which all emergency response agencies participated for Airport response to an emergency.
- 2017 December – Completed Aerodrome Re-certification audit by the Pacific Aviation Safety Office and issue the operational certificate for another two years ADOC (2017 – 2019)
- 2017 - 2018 Conduct Operational Audits for the company for safety compliance and security which some of my recommendations were adopted for changes especially with the initial start of our Jet operation.
- 2016 – To Date – I am a member of the Samoa Airways iAMS group focusing on Risk Management. The group’s focus is identifying risks that may affect the operations and finding ways to mitigate such risks identified.
Affiliations
- Samoa Outrigger Canoeing Association Treasurer (2006-2009)
- Pualele Outrigger Canoeing Club Treasurer (2006-2009)
- Been in the executive of both for three (3) consecutive terms as Treasurer.
LANGUAGE & DEGREE OF PROFICIENCY
English: Speaking - Excellent, Reading - Excellent, Writing - Excellent
Samoan: Speaking - Excellent, Reading - Excellent, Writing - Excellent
Timeline
Manager Security Operation
Samoa Airways
07.2021 - 11.2024
Environmental Health, Safety and Security Coordinator
British American Tobacco (BAT)
01.2021 - 07.2021
QA Safety Coordinator
SAMOA AIRWAYS (SA)
01.2020 - 01.2021
Fagalii Aerodrome Standards Officer
POLYNESIAN AIRLINES (PAL)
06.2016 - 12.2019
Information /IT Officer
Small Business Enterprises Centre (SBEC Samoa)
03.2006 - 06.2016
Technical Librarian/Central Operation Supervisor
Polynesian Airlines (PAL)
12.2002 - 03.2006
Library Assistant
National University of Samoa (NUSL)
06.1999 - 12.2002
Post Graduate Diploma - Development Studies (PGDipDS)
National University of Samoa
Bachelor of Commerce - Information Systems/Management-HRM & ER
University of the South Pacific
Graduate Certificate - Aviation Management
Griffith University
References
- Tagaloa Kirk Aolele, Godinet, Manager QAS, agodinet@samoaairways.com, +6857773727, 7670315, Samoa Airways
- Sene Faiga, Kepu, Manager Finance & Support Services, sene@samoabusinesshub.ws, +6857574648, Samoa Business Hub
- Manua Dr. Cam, Wendt, Samoa Consular General - Australia, tuaopepe.wendt@mfat.gov.ws, 0481974276, Samoa Government
Hobbies and Interests
Hiking, Playing squash, Aerobic exercise, Swimming, Outrigger Canoeing
Training
- A. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
- 2023 Air Cargo and Mail Security Course Training to becoming a certified screener and enabling the incorporation of Annex 17 components into the Security document (AOSP)
- 2021 Safety Management System Train the Trainer Training on delivering the Safety Management System
- 2020 AVSEC Quality Control Programme Workshop Workshop on implementation of an AVIATION SECURITY FRAMEWORK for the Pacific including Samoa
- Safety and Lead Auditor Course Refresher course
- 2019 NZCAA Safety Management System Implementation Training Design for organisations to review existing documentations on safety and security to be more practical and help organisations to plan its implementation.
- 2016 Community Research: (Small Business Enterprise Centre) Designing and conducting surveys to analyse an issue or an upcoming event that generate the interest of any organisation in terms of public awareness or income generation or any other issues.
- 2015 Advanced Marketing and Communication: (Small Business Enterprise Centre) Understanding marketing aspects and how to design and deliver a marketing plan that suits any environment of any business at any level.
- Computer and IT Skills: (Small Business Enterprise Centre) Refresher course
- 2009 CISCO CCNA Discovery: (Small Business Enterprise Centre) Setting up computer systems and networking for small businesses, sharing resourcing on the network and troubleshooting and other related issue in its technical area.
- 2008 CISCO ITE1: (Small Business Enterprise Centre) Mainly on hand training fixing personal computers
- 2005 CUSTOMER SERVICE: (Polynesian Airlines) Handling of customers grievances at any level
- 2003 Human Factors Awareness Training for Managers Course (Polynesian Airlines) Ability to manage employees taking into consideration contributing factors affecting their performance in any operation.
- 2003 Safety Audit and Lead Auditor Training Course: (Polynesian Airlines) Ability to conduct operational audit in any field of the operation.
Disclaimer
I, the undersigned, certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, this biodata correctly describes myself, my qualifications and my experience. I understand that any wilful misstatement described herein may lead to my disqualification or dismissal if employed. I certify that I have been employed by my current employer for more than 6 consecutive months. SIGNATURE: [Signature Image] DATE OF SIGNING 20th July 2025
OTHER TRAINING
- Air Cargo and Mail Security Course (Samoa) 2023
- ICAO Annex 9 Facilitation Virtual Course (Online; Samoa) 2022
- AVSEC Quality Control Programme (Auckland, NZ) 2020
- Safety & Lead Auditors Course (Wellington, NZ)2019
- Emergency Response Plan Training (Samoa) 2019
- Samoa Airway in collaboration with Malindo Air Station Manager Training Response Team Training
- Safety Management System (SMS) Training (Samoa) 2019
- Samoa Airway in collaboration with Malindo Air
- IATA Risk Management Course (Samoa) 2016
- Polynesian Airlines
- Ministry of Commerce China Bilateral Training- Business Development (China) (2015) SBEC
- Attend Copyright and Intellectual Properties workshops at both National and Industry level (2015/2016), Apia, Samoa SBEC
- Attend Toolkit Business development in PIC training conducted by PIFS, Nadi, Fiji (2008) SBEC
- 2 months Work Attachment, Pacific Islands Trade and Investment Commission (PITIC), Sydney, Australia (2007) SBEC
- 2weeks Training Attachment, University of the South Pacific Library (USP), Suva, Fiji (2001) NUS Library