Description
An airline pilot and flight operations consultant with extensive commercial aviation experience. He holds FAA and GCAA Airline Transport Pilot certificates, multiple type ratings including A380, A340, A330, B-737, CL-65, and EMB120, ICAO Level 6 English proficiency, and a first-class medical.
He has logged 16,335 total flight hours, including 8,509 Pilot in Command, 11,928 jet time, 6,790 wide-body time, and 2,034 hours as an FAA 121 Check Airman. His experience spans FAR 121, FAR 135, and equivalent international operations.
His professional background includes:
RTI Group (2020–Present): Airline Pilot and Flight Operations Consultant
Southwest Airlines (2017–Present): Boeing 737 Second in Command and ASAP ERC member
Emirates Airline (2007–2017): Pilot in Command on Airbus A380/A340/A330, with global long-haul operational experience
SkyWest Airlines (1998–2007): FAA-designated line check airman, PIC on CL-65 and EMB-120, and training/project specialist
Aero Flight Executive Services (1996–1998): FAR 135 PIC and flight instructor
He has received professional recognition from both Emirates and SkyWest for performance and professionalism. Beyond aviation, he has held several volunteer leadership roles in community, youth, and nonprofit organizations in Dubai and Seattle.