Yusuf Incekara
About Yusuf Incekara
Yusuf Incekara serves as the Senior Manager of Operations at AirAsia Group, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in aviation operations, having held various roles at companies such as Qatar Airways and Havas Ground Handling Co.
Work at AirAsia
Yusuf Incekara has been serving as the Senior Manager Operations at AirAsia Group since 2019. In this role, he has led the operations change journey, focusing on aligning Air Operator Certificates (AOCs) and functions with the strategic direction set by higher management. His responsibilities include researching and adapting new technologies and processes from the aviation sector to improve operational efficiency. He has also implemented optimization and cost-saving initiatives by enhancing relationships between internal and external business functions.
Previous Experience in Aviation
Before joining AirAsia, Yusuf Incekara accumulated extensive experience in the aviation industry. He worked at Oman Aviation Services as Senior Operations Manager for 11 months in 2019. Prior to that, he held various positions at Havas Ground Handling Co., including Ramp Supervisor from 2001 to 2008, Load & Control Agent from 1999 to 2001, and Operations Planning Manager from 2018 to 2019. He also served as Airside Operations Manager at Qatar Airways from 2012 to 2018 and as Ramp Manager at ISG - Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport from 2009 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Yusuf Incekara studied Business and Administration at Anadolu Üniversitesi from 2000 to 2005, achieving a score of 65. He also attended Denizli Anatolian High School, where he focused on Mathematics and graduated with a score of 3. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his roles in operations management within the aviation sector.
Career Development in Ground Handling
Yusuf Incekara began his career in ground handling at Havas Ground Handling Co., where he held multiple roles over several years. He worked as a Load & Control Agent for two years, followed by a year as an Operations Planning Specialist. He then progressed to Ramp Supervisor and later to Operations Planning Manager. His extensive experience in ground handling has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of aviation operations.