Adel Abdullatif Alkhan
Diyar Al Muharraq
Summary
Senior airline pilot and flight operations executive with approximately 19,000 total flight hours and extensive multi-fleet experience across Boeing 737, 767, 787 and Airbus A320 family, A330, and A340 aircraft. Demonstrated executive-level expertise in airline operations, combining operational knowledge with proven leadership in safety oversight, regulatory compliance, crew standards, and performance management.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director Flight Operations (DFO)
Gulf Air
02.2024 - Current
- Accountable executive and BCAA postholder for Flight Operations and regulatory compliance
- Executive oversight of safety management, flight crew standards, training, and operational performance
- Close collaboration with Engineering, Ground Operations, Safety, IOC, HR, Training, and Commercial teams to ensure end-to-end operational alignment
Manager Pilot Training – Boeing Fleets
Gulf Air
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Managed Boeing fleet pilot training programs
- Oversight of simulator training, checking, and standardization
- Compliance with Bahrain CAA approved training programs
Captain / Training & Examining Roles
- Dual-rated Captain A330/A320 (2011 – 2018)
- Captain A330/A340 (2004 – 2011)
- Captain Boeing 767 (2001 – 2004)
- Captain A320 (1998 – 2001)
- Accumulated over 1,500 simulator hours as instructor and examiner
Earlier Flying Experience
- First Officer A340 (1994 – 1997)
- First Officer A320 (1992 – 1994)
- First Officer Boeing 737 (1990 – 1992)
- Cadet Pilot – Oxford Air Training School (1988 – 1990)
Certification
- Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL)
- Senior Type Rated Examiner (TRE) – Bahrain CAA (A320 / A330)
- Type Rating Instructor / Designated Examiner – Boeing 787
Timeline
Director Flight Operations (DFO)
Gulf Air
02.2024 - Current
Manager Pilot Training – Boeing Fleets
Gulf Air
01.2021 - 01.2024
Captain / Training & Examining Roles
Earlier Flying Experience
Flight Time Summary
Total Flight Time: Approximately 19,000 hours