Juan Zabarain
Miami
Summary
Knowledgeable Airline Pilot with extensive hours in multiple craft and impeccable safety record. Diligent about conducting checks and proactively resolving crew or airplane problems. Expert in navigation and flight control.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Captain B-787/B-777 / TRI A-320
Qatar Airways
04.2013 - Current
- Operated long-haul international flights across North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa on B-787 and B-777 aircraft.
- Ensured compliance with ICAO, EASA, and QCAA operational regulations and Qatar Airways SOPs.
- Provided line instruction and simulator training on A-320 as a Type Rating Instructor (TRI).
- Conducted pre-flight briefings, weather assessments, and fuel planning to optimize operational efficiency and passenger safety.
- Mentored junior pilots and contributed to flight operations safety reviews and standardization.
Captain ERJ-190
Copa Airlines
07.2010 - 04.2013
- Commanded regional international operations throughout Central and South America on ERJ-190.
- Conducted approach briefings, CRM leadership, and flight plan reviews in high-tempo hub environments.
- Maintained compliance with regional ATC procedures, international dispatch protocols, and Copa SOPs.
- Participated in simulator checks and recurrent training; maintained above-standard evaluation scores.
Captain: L-1011, DC-10, DC-8
Arrow Air
08.1997 - 06.2010
- Operated domestic and international wide-body cargo and charter missions under FAR Part 121.
- Executed transatlantic and South American cargo routes with high reliability standards.
- Managed in-flight decision-making, diversions, and aircraft performance calculations for complex heavy jet ops.
- Served as captain on aircraft during various humanitarian, government, and DoD cargo contracts.
- Coordinated closely with dispatch, maintenance control, and ramp operations in diverse international locations.
Captain B-747 (Contractor)
Air Atlanta Icelandic
05.2006 - 11.2008
- Contract captain operating ACMI and wet lease flights for multiple global clients.
- Led cockpit crew across diverse regulatory environments including EASA, FAA, and GCAA.
- Executed fuel-critical operations into high-density airports under tight turnarounds and high customer expectations.
- Maintained exceptional dispatch reliability across varied international routes.
Captain B-747
Orange Air
10.2005 - 03.2006
- Operated international charter flights on B-747 aircraft, including transatlantic and South American routes.
- Managed crew briefings, performance data, and onboard safety for long-haul operations.
- Coordinated with FAA and foreign civil aviation authorities to meet operational and customs requirements.
First Officer, DC-8
L.A.C. Airlines
11.1987 - 08.1997
- Supported captain in conducting commercial cargo and charter operations throughout South America.
- Gained extensive experience in high-altitude airports and limited infrastructure environments.
- Assisted in weight and balance computations, fuel planning, and performance calculations.
- Actively participated in CRM, emergency response training, and international regulatory compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Certification
- FAA ATP – Type Ratings: B-787, B-777, B-747, A-320, DC-10, L-1011, DC-8
- FAA Commercial Pilot – Airplane Single & Multi-Engine Land
- ICAO ATPL – Type Ratings: B-787, B-777, B-747, A-320, ERJ-190, DC-10, L-1011, DC-8
- FAA First Class Medical
- ICAO First Class Medical
Total Flight Time
- 28,633 Hours
- PIC – Multi-Engine Turbojet: 20,053 hrs
- SIC – Multi-Engine Turbojet: 7,135 hrs
- PIC/SIC – Single-Engine: 210 hrs
- Flight Engineer – Multi-Engine Turbojet: 80 hrs
Timeline
Captain B-787/B-777 / TRI A-320
Qatar Airways
04.2013 - Current
Captain ERJ-190
Copa Airlines
07.2010 - 04.2013
Captain B-747 (Contractor)
Air Atlanta Icelandic
05.2006 - 11.2008
Captain B-747
Orange Air
10.2005 - 03.2006
Captain: L-1011, DC-10, DC-8
Arrow Air
08.1997 - 06.2010
First Officer, DC-8
L.A.C. Airlines
11.1987 - 08.1997
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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