Laura Popescu

Freelance VIP/Corporate Flight Attendant, - Current – Middle East / Europe 

VIP/Corporate Flight Attendant, 04/2023 – 05/2024

Saudi Aramco, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Operating on rotation-based contract, on the special fleet of Gulfstream 650 and Gulfstream450 at the highest standards of safety and service, organizing menus, catering, cleaning, shopping and re stocking the AC

VIP/Corporate Flight Attendant, 10/2022 - 03/2023

FAI Aviation Group, Nuremberg, Germany

-Operated VIP/Corporate and special medical flights on Global Express, Challenger 850and Challenger 605,

-Organized catering, budgeting, cleaning, shopping and restocking of the aircraft while maintaining safety and service high standards, completing preflight, in-flight and post flight reports, creating or editing passenger profiles

VIP Flight Attendant, Freelance, Dubai, UAE, 12/2020 - 10/2022

Collaborating with ExecuJet, Gama Aviation, DC Aviation, Tag Aviation, Empire Aviation, Gulf Wings, IJM, SkyMark, Burraq Aviation and other private brokers

-Operating on request and handling all organizational flight aspects, per day rates or monthly contracts for several companies in UAE and around Middle East and Europe on different aircraft types like Falcon 2000, Global 5000, Global 6000, Global 7500, Gulfstream 550, Legacy 650, Challenger 350, Challenger 604, and B737-600

VVIP Flight Attendant, 02/2014 - 12/2020

Presidential Flight, Abu Dhabi, UAE

-Selected by Presidential Flight after global search for qualified candidates.

-Worked for head of state and main government officials.

-Top performer in an intensely discreet and politically sensitive environment

,established a strong reputation in a zero-error environment involving top glob political and business leaders, delivering the highest standard of customer service, safety and security on board all Presidential Flight aircrafts- B747-Combi, B747-400, B747-800, B777-200, B777-300, B787, B787-9, B737-800 BBJ, A320, Avro RJ 70, RJ 100

-Executed overall inventory of items onboard like china, glassware and crockery, monthly aircraft checks for appearance and cleanliness, office duties including filing, editing manuals and power point presentations as well as cost analysis of different products from several suppliers. 

-Assisted in planning and execution of company events, such as conferences and team-building activities. 

-Maintained accurate records and databases, ensuring timely retrieval of information. -Prepared and edited documents, reports, and presentations for internal and external distribution. 

-Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and maintained the highest level of confidentiality. 

-Received positive feedback from department heads and colleagues for providing exceptional administrative support

VIP/Corporate Flight Attendant, 02/2013 - 02/2014

Freelance, Dubai, UAE

-Worked with several companies, including: Deer Jet, Dana Jets, Gama Aviation as well as brokers outsourcing crew for privately owned aircrafts all around Middle East.

-Organized catering, cleaning, shopping and re stocking on several aircrafts operated- ACJ320, Boeing 737-600, Legacy 500, Gulfstream-G550, G650

Senior VIP Flight Attendant, 08/2009 - 02/2013

Falcon Aviation Services, Abu Dhabi, UAE

-Ensured safety rules and regulations are respected onboard the aircrafts Legacy 600,Lineage 1000, Gulfstream G450, assisted in training and mentoring new flight attendants, providing guidance on service standards, safety protocols, and company procedures. 

-Oversaw onboard service, ensuring effective communication, coordination, and collaboration among crew. 

-Monitored the inflight service to ensure consistency and adherence to quality standards, providing feedback and conducting performance evaluations. 

-Acted as a point of contact for the flight crew, coordinating service timelines, and addressing any operational issues or challenges. 

-Assisted in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures, contributing to improved efficiency and service excellence

Premium Class Flight Attendant, 03/2006 - 08/2009

Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi, UAE

-Part of the earlier staff of Etihad when the airline began its operations in Nov 2003 and its build-out through the following years

-Flight Attendant in mostly Premium Zones of First and Business class from 2007

-Operated and certified on Airbus 319/320/330/345/346 and Boeing B777-300