Fraport Aviation Academy

Aleš Cedilnik

Firefighting Training Manager

Aleš Cedilnik has more than 23 years of experience in the field of firefighting. His experience comes mostly from volunteering in the fire service, now he serves as a fire chief in home fire department. Aleš is a member of the Slovenian National Civil Protection Training and the Exercise Expert Group, a member of the Slovenian National Civil Protection Rapid Response Unit and is a National Fire-fighting Instructor. Aleš’s strong organizational, leadership and operational skills were proven during the preparation and execution in different home and international trainings, in the field of firefighting: basic training for professional firefighter, Hot Fire Training, USAR Training, Cave Rescue Training, Water Rescue Training and others.

Andrej Markun

Senior Firefighter

Andrej Markun has more than 10 years of experience in the field of firefighting in Fraport Slovenija (ex. Aerodrom Ljubljana) and as a commander of voluntary service in his home town. His professional knowledge has been proven with different licenses, among them Airport Staff Certificate for Airport Firefighter and Rescue, issued by the state. He has the ability to perform effective and convincing trainings and possesses organizational and operational skills.

Bine Perič

ARFF Officer

Bine Perič is one of the most experienced firefighters, with more than 16 years of professional experience in ARFF of Fraport Slovenija (ex. Aerodrom Ljubljana) Ljubljana and even more on voluntary basis in his home town. His professional knowledge has been proven with different licenses, among them Airport Staff Certificate for Airport Firefighter and Rescue, issued by the state. Bine’s expertize is very valued on the national level, since he is instructing fellow firefighters in different topics of the professional field. He has the ability to perform effective trainings that combine practical experience with broad professional knowledge. He is also an author on book about history of firefighting in Aerodrom Ljubljana (now Fraport Slovenija).

Boris Možek

Occupational Safety Expert

Boris Možek combines broad professional experience from ground handling with knowledge of occupational safety. As a former leader of one of the largest organizational units in Fraport Slovenija (ex. Aerodrom Ljubljana), he also possesses organizational, leadership and operational skills. He has the ability to perform effective and convincing trainings that combine practical experience with broad professional knowledge. He is also experienced internal auditor.

Boris Omejc

Fire Service Instructor

Boris Omejc is one of the most experienced firefighters, with more than 17 years of experience in the field of ARFF. His professional knowledge has been proven with different licenses, among them Airport Staff Certificate for Airport Firefighter and Rescue, issued by the state.

Borut Zlate

Cargo Documentation Agent

Borut Zlate has more than 30 years of experience in the field of cargo. He specialized for customs procedures and legislation, but his extensive professional knowledge makes him valuable in all areas of cargo. He has the ability to perform effective and convincing trainings that combine practical experience with broad professional knowledge.

Branislav Kankelj

Senior Airport Technology Engineer

With over 22 years of experience in firefighting, ground handling and airport technology, Branislav Kankelj’s skills as an instructor in the field of ARFF and ground handling are extensive. Many students have found his abilities as a trainer to be both efficient and reliable. His previous work experience helps him to work effectively in the area of airport technology, where he focuses mostly on de-icing procedures. Branislav is also an experienced internal auditor.

Dejan Gantar

Fire Service Instructor

Dejan Gantar has extensive experience in the field of firefighting. His professional knowledge has been proven with different licenses, among them Airport Staff Certificate for Airport Firefighter and Rescuer, issued by the state.

Gorazd Zupančič

Fire Service Instructor

Gorazd Zupančič has several years of experience in firefighting. He was the ARFF Commander at Ljubljana Airport and combines practical experience with organizational and leadership skills. He holds various different licenses, among them the Airport Staff Certificate for Firefighter and Rescuer issued by the Republic of Slovenia. He has attended special courses on leadership which make his workshops and seminars especially interesting.

Klemen Denša

Senior Airport Technology Engineer

Klemen Denša combines years of work experience in ground handling with broad theoretical knowledge in airport technology. He specializes in various aspects of ramp handling procedures. As an instructor, he provides trainings in professional, practical and effective way. He conducts airside operations simulations with AviPLAN Airside software.

Manfred Hirt

Airport Fire Department Administrator and System Specialist for Fire-alarm and Fire-related Systems

Manfred Hirt is a professional and skilled instructor with broad knowledge on fire-alarm and fire-related systems. His international experiences enables him to adapt to different cultures, therefore creating a nice environment for international clients. He has conducted several trainings for firefighters, taught employees from different companies about basic fire prevention, fire prevention management and fire-protection. He is also conducting site inspections to evaluate fire related infrastructures and technical safety equipment inside airport terminal facilities.

Marko Zibelnik

Firefighting Training Manager

Marko Zibelnik, Firefighter Training Manager, has more than 22 years of experiences in the field of firefighting. His experience comes mostly from volunteering in the fire service and from serving as fire chief in home fire department for 10 years. Marko is a Firefighter Training Manager, Firefighting and Rope Rescue Instructor in Slovenian fire school. He is also member of the Slovenian National Civil Protection Training, a member of Exercise Expert Group and a member of the Slovenian National Civil Protection Rapid Response Unit. His strong organizational and operational skills were proven during the preparation and execution different home and international trainings in the field of firefighting: basic training for Slovenian professional firefighter, Hot Fire Training, Urban Rope Rescue Training, USAR Training, SCBA Training, Cave Rescue Training and others.

Milan Dubravac

ARFF Commander

Milan Dubravac’s 30 years of experience in firefighting led him to the posts of Operational Fire Officer, Regional Commander of EOD, and Head of the Slovenian National Fire School. He is currently a Regional Commander of the Voluntary Fire Service and also a member of the National Firefighting Command Board. His experience in disaster management and operational planning are invaluable. For his work he has completed many different courses, for example, the Hot Fire Training Instructors Course, the IAEA Train the Trainers Course on procedures in response to a radiation leak, and a course on the EU Civil Protection Mechanism (EUCP). He is certified lecturer on the UN (IAEA) and EUCP mechanisms. Milan’s competence and experience as an instructor have long been proven in various courses and also in academia. He has strong organizational, leadership and operational skills.

Mirko Hacin

ARFF Officer

Mirko Hacin is one of the most experienced firefighters in Fraport Slovenija (ex. Aerodrom Ljubljana), with more than 27 years of professional experience. His professional knowledge has been proven with different licenses, among them Airport Staff Certificate for Airport Firefighter and Rescue, issued by the state.

Rok Gradišek

Firefighter

Rok Gradišek has several years of experience in firefighting in Ljubljana Airport, as well as in the voluntary service in his home town. He holds various different licenses, among them the Airport Staff Certificate for Airport Firefighter and Rescuer, issued by the Republic of Slovenia. He has the ability to perform effective and practical trainings.

Samo Primc

Fire Prevention Coordinator

Samo Primc has more than 21 years of experience in firefighting, and now specializes in fire prevention. Among other licenses, he holds the Airport Staff Certificate – Firefighting Coordinator. Samo’s skills as an instructor are well known, as are his kindness and practical approach to training.

Stephan Syring

Senior Fire Service Instructor

Stephan Syring is professional and highly experienced international fire instructor with broad knowledge on different aspects of firefighting. He always educates with a mission to produce quality fire and rescue trainings. His long term intercontinental experience enables him to adapt to different traditions and customs of international clients. Among numerous qualifications, Stephan is certified Fire Company Officer, Instructor I and II, Vehicle Rescue Instructor and Technical Rescue Instructor. Since he is creative, diplomatic and sincere, he can build confidence in trainees from around the globe. Stephan also has planning, organizational and goal oriented skills that enable him to train with the purpose and build professional competency among his trainees.

Taja Smolič

Head of Integrated Governance System

Taja Smolič has in-depth knowledge on quality management systems and is certified EOQ Quality Systems Manager. She attended EFQM training for leader of excellence and is experienced internal ISO auditor. As a department leader, she has strong leadership, operational and organizational skills. With years of experience in passenger handling with broad knowledge of ground handling and other company processes and procedures, she can provide practical and effective trainings.

Thomas Müntze

Senior Executive Manager

Thomas Műntze has been with Fraport AG for more than 30 years and has numerous experiences in forestry, ecology and nature conservation. He is the Bird Strike Officer of the company, participates in several national and international meetings (BSCE, IBSC) across the world has in depth knowledge on wildlife management. He has the ability to perform effective trainings that combine practical experience with broad professional knowledge.

Tomaž Prezelj

Warehouse Manager

Tomaž Prezelj, who has over 21 years of experience in dealing with cargo, is an expert in IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and a safety advisor for the transportation of dangerous goods. He is also an expert in IATA Live Animal Regulation and Temperature Controlled Cargo Operations, and has completed the ULD Build-Up course. As an instructor Tomaž is effective and convincing, helping trainees build professional competency in handling dangerous goods.

Tomislav Matelič

Airport Security Expert

Tomislav Matelič has more than 17 years of experience in security. He completed ICAO Advanced Instructor course, AVSEC Instructor course and has been trained on Emergency Planning and Crisis Management. He has the ability to perform effective and in depth trainings that combine practical experience with professional knowledge.

Viljem Čebulj

ARFF Duty Commander

Viljem Čebulj has more than 10 years of experience in the field of ARFF in Fraport Slovenija (ex. Aerodrom Ljubljana) and as a member of voluntary service in his home town. His professional knowledge has been proven with different licenses, among them Airport Staff Certificate for Airport Firefighter and Rescue, issued by the state.

dr. med. Walter Gaber

Medical Doctor

Dr. med. Walter Gaber has been with Fraport AG for more than 35 years. His numerous experiences involve activities in medical services, majoring medical emergency and disaster prevention and action. He is a long term consultant and advisor in different national and international organizations like WHO, ICAO, and ACI on topics like medical emergencies, pandemic, mass gathering and medical disaster. He has national and international experience as consultant in various projects around the globe and the ability to perform effective trainings that combine practical experience with broad professional knowledge.