Aram was first certified in 1996 and has since become a PADI Course Director. He is the owner of several dive resorts all under the name of Black Tip Diving & Water Sports, all located in his native country of Thailand. Throughout his teaching career he has certified over 1,000 students in Thai, German and English. He helped to establish the Koh Tao (Thailand) Dive Operators Association of which he is currently the Vice President. From this position he strongly advocates programs and activities that encourage diver safety and environmental awareness.