Gokmen Alkan
Doha
Summary
Senior First Officer with more than 9,000 flight hours and over 10 years of airline experience, including Boeing 737, Boeing 777, Boeing 787 line operations with Qatar Airways since November 2016. Brings a strong record of safe, efficient international flying, disciplined SOP adherence, and effective crew coordination. Recently completed IATA Aviation Management Professional (AvMP) training, adding formal aviation management and leadership development to extensive flight experience. Holds a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering and advanced English proficiency
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior First Officer
Qatar Airways
Qatar
11.2016 - Current
- Qatar Airways — Senior First Officer
- Nov 2016 – Present | Doha, Qatar
- Current fleet: Boeing 777 and Boeing 787
- Conduct international passenger and cargo operations with emphasis on safety, efficiency, and compliance
- Apply strong situational awareness, threat and error management, and sound operational judgment
- Support effective crew coordination and high standards of line operations
First Officer
Sunexpress Airlines
İzmir
10.2013 - 10.2016
- Oct 2013 – Oct 2016 | Izmir, Turkey
- Operated Boeing 737 aircraft on routes across Europe and Turkey
- Contributed to safe, punctual, and efficient airline operations
- Developed a solid foundation in airline SOPs, multi-crew operations, and professional line flying
Education
Lisans - Chemical Engineering
Izmir Institute of Technology
Izmir06.2007
High School -
Hoca Ahmet Yesevi High School
Izmir06.2000
Skills
Long-haul multi-crew operations
Boeing fleet proficiency
Leadership readiness and command potential
Calm, professional cockpit communication
High standards of safety and procedural discipline
Threat and Error Management (TEM)
Strong Safety Awareness and Risk Management
Operational Safety and SOP Compliance
Crew Resource Management with Safety Focus
Accomplishments
• Logged over 9,000 flight hours on Boeing 737, 777, and 787 aircraft
• Served with Qatar Airways since November 2016 in line operations
• Completed IATA Aviation Management Professional (AvMP) training in December 2025
• Built strong experience in international multi-crew operations with emphasis on safety and SOP compliance
• Demonstrated consistent professional airmanship and readiness for increased leadership responsibility
Certification
- Aviation Management Professional (AvMP)
- IATA Training | Aralık 2025
Diller
English
Full Professional
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Fitness, Muay-Thai, Traveling and Reading
Timeline
Senior First Officer
Qatar Airways
11.2016 - Current
First Officer
Sunexpress Airlines
10.2013 - 10.2016
Lisans - Chemical Engineering
Izmir Institute of Technology
High School -
Hoca Ahmet Yesevi High School