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" Standardization is mandatory to decrease incidents and accidents
on ramp and of course airlines and manufacturers must
support standardization of ground handling procedures as well. "
Another change in aviation is the electronic reconciliation of
baggage at the BHS and the ramp while loading.
" I remember myself counting each luggage, looking at each
luggage tag to confirm the destination, and the flight number, "
he says. " Baggage reconciliation saved time, money and claims,
and hopefully this is a procedure that is followed by almost
all airlines. "
Reflecting on his personal career, there have been somber
moments as well.
" A memory that I will never forget is the fact that I was the
last person of Goldair Handling that left from the old airport at
4 in the morning, " he says. " Everybody was at the new airport,
and I walked through all our offices, but nobody was inside. I
was totally alone, only with two policeman. I switched off all
lights, locked all doors and left, crying. This is unforgettable. "
Panagoulias was also chosen by Goldair Handling management
to represent the company in the aftermath of the Helios
Airways crash in Athens.
Overall, Panagoulias has many more positive memories than
negative ones. He recalls a time he was working as a ramp agent
overnight and was met with a unique challenge. He was scheduled
to handle four flights that night, but two colleagues didn't
report for their shift. Ultimately there were seven flights to be
handled in a short time without additional support.
" I managed to handle seven flights in a timeframe of four
hours without any delay, safety issue or complaint from the airlines, "
he says.
A congratulations letter was sent to Panagoulias' manager
for the outstanding performance and this story remains a
source of pride.
That night, handling seven flights, is a fitting example of the
attitude Panagoulias has applied to his work. He has focused on
working hard, dedicating himself to a task and fully honoring
commitments. He encourages the next wave of ground handling
professionals to do the same.
" Life is not easy, " Panagoulias says, stressing the importance
of trying hard. " Set targets in your life. Never give up. "
" All I wish for Michalis is to continue to be himself and to
inspire his younger colleagues, " says Papamichail " I personally
feel happy that I was lucky enough to have him in our team, but
I also feel proud of his professional career because I believed
in his value, and he justified us in every project we agreed to
undertake. "
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Publisher's Note: Make Plans Now To Be at GSE Expo
Business Buzz
Industry Expert Column: Hamburg Airport's Efforts to Improve the Health of Ground Handlers
ITW GSE: 2023 Product Leader of the Year
Unifi Aviation: 2023 Service Leader of the Year
Ethan Begrowicz: 2023 Team Leader of the Year
Michalis Panagoulias: 2023 Lifetime Achievement
Africa's Opportunities and Obstacles
How to Acquire a SIDA Badge
The Benefit of Uniting Ground Power and Conditioned Air
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