JUNE 2025AEROSPACEDEFENSEREVIEW.COM19Dominik Zgieb, Director of Aviation Operations Safety Bureau, Warsaw Chopin Airport, Polish Airports S.A.Professional Background and Current RoleI have 17 years of experience in aviation, including eight years in managerial positions. I have held different roles in areas related to airport operations, training, compliance monitoring, and safety management. I have advised on and implemented safety management systems as an independent expert in different companies.From 2017 to 2024, I served as Safety Manager at Chopin Airport, Zielona Góra ­ Babimost Airport, and Warsaw ­ Radom Airport. Currently, I serve as Director of the Aviation Operations Safety Bureau at Warsaw Chopin Airport--Poland's largest airport and one of the biggest airports and a key hub in Central and Eastern Europe. IATA forecasts predict that Chopin Airport will handle 23,9 million passengers in 2025.The primary responsibility of this bureau is to ensure the safety of Chopin Airport by managing assigned resources in accordance with aviation law and operational standards. The bureau I lead employs over 250 people and includes teams responsible for airport rescue and firefighting services, airport medical rescue, duty officers, operational supervision, safety analysis, operational analysis, aviation documentation, change management, aviation data, wildlife hazard management, and aviation obstacles handling.Addressing the Aviation Industry's Growing Skills GapTo effectively manage the growing competency gap caused by the retirement of experienced specialists, it is crucial to implement strategies that ensure the smooth transfer of knowledge to younger generations. Aviation organizations should establish partnerships with universities to develop study programs that meet market demands. These programs should integrate theoretical knowledge with practical experience and cover topics such as emerging technologies, aviation safety, sustainability, and management.Internship and apprenticeship programs are essential for bridging the gap between academic education and industry requirements. Encouraging experienced professionals to take on mentoring roles can also facilitate knowledge transfer. Organizations should implement formal mentoring ADVANCING AVIATION SAFETY: STRATEGIES FOR RISK MANAGEMENT, KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER, AND GLOBAL COOPERATIONDominik Zgieb is an expert and advisor specializing in airport management, civil aviation safety, operations, regulations, certification, and risk management. He began his aviation career in 2008 at the Polish Airports State Enterprise. Dominik holds a Master of Science in Engineering in Transport from the Warsaw University of Technology and has completed postgraduate studies in Cybersecurity Management as well as Management and Financing in the Air Transport Sector. He has also participated in numerous aviation-related training courses to continuously enhance his skills and regularly speaks at industry conferences.CXO Insights
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