Laiss Khairzada
West Palm Beach
Summary
Aviation professional with strong background in flight operations and safety protocols. Proven ability to work seamlessly within team and adapt to evolving conditions to ensure optimal performance and safety. Skilled in navigation, communication, and emergency procedures, consistently delivering reliable and efficient results. Dependable and resourceful, with keen focus on collaboration and achieving mission objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Officer
Spirit Airlines
05.2022 - Current
- Operate Airbus A320 family aircraft in Part 121 scheduled airline service.
- Execute all phases of flight in compliance with FAA regulations and company SOPs.
- Conduct thorough preflight inspections, performance calculations, and systems checks.
- Collaborate with Captains and crew to maintain exceptional CRM and safety culture.
- Participate in recurrent training and simulator proficiency checks.
First Officer
Republic Airways
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Operated Embraer 170/175 under Part 121 operations.
- Assisted Captain in flight planning, weight & balance, and operational decision-making.
- Ensured adherence to FAA, company, and ATC regulations for safe, efficient flights.
- Conducted post-flight debriefings and reported operational discrepancies.
First Officer / Dispatcher & Flight Follower
Tropic Ocean Airways
04.2018 - 01.2020
- Operated Cessna Caravan 208EX (PT6A-140 and 114 models) amphibious and wheeled aircraft under Part 135 operations.
- Coordinated domestic and international flights including API submissions, general declarations, and manifests.
- Monitored active flights and communicated real-time updates for flight following and operational control.
- Supported dispatch and operational decision-making to ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency.
Education
Private Pilot - Flight Training
Palm Beach Flight Training
Lantana, FL12.2016
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Valencia College
Orlando, FL08.2014
Skills
- Aircraft systems expertise: Airbus A320, Embraer 170/190, Cessna 208EX
- Flight operations expertise in Part 121 and Part 135
- Software: FlightAware, ForeFlight, Jeppesen, Sabre, ARINC Direct
- Proficient in flight planning, performance analysis, and operational communication
- Critical decision-making skills
- Exceptional leadership skills
Certification
- ATP License – FAA Certified
- Aircraft Typed - Airbus 320, Embraer 170/190
- Commercial Pilot Certificate – Single & Multi-Engine Land
- Instrument Rating
- Seaplane Rating (SES) – Jack Brown’s Seaplane Base
- FCC Radio License
- First-Class Medical Certificate
Languages
English: Fluent
German: Fluent
Farsi: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Timeline
First Officer
Spirit Airlines
05.2022 - Current
First Officer
Republic Airways
06.2021 - 04.2022
First Officer / Dispatcher & Flight Follower
Tropic Ocean Airways
04.2018 - 01.2020
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Valencia College
Private Pilot - Flight Training
Palm Beach Flight Training
Flight Experience
- Total Flight Time: 4,648 hrs
- Multi-Engine Land: 3,152 hrs
- Turbine: 3,826 hrs
- Piston: 822hrs
- Pilot in Command (PIC): 715 hrs
- Second in Command (SIC): 3,828 hrs
- Night: 734 hrs
- Seaplane: 669 hrs