Navid Akar
Colleyville,TX
Summary
Accomplished Airline Pilot with a robust background at different Airlines, showcasing leadership qualities and exceptional decision-making skills. Expert in crew resource management and operational awareness, significantly enhancing flight safety and efficiency. Developed training materials and improved FAA compliance, demonstrating a blend of hard (Airline Transport Pilot ATP) and soft (teamwork) skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Airline Pilot
American Airlines
10.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated exceptional decision-making abilities during high-pressure situations, maintaining a calm demeanor and focusing on passenger safety.
- Served as a reliable and dependable team member, consistently completing assigned tasks and supporting fellow crew members as needed.
- Assisted airline management in updating operational procedures to align with evolving FAA standards and guidelines.
Airline Pilot
Envoy Airlines
09.2016 - 10.2022
- Served as a reliable and dependable team member, consistently completing assigned tasks and supporting fellow crew members as needed.
- Assisted airline management in updating operational procedures to align with evolving FAA standards and guidelines.
- Improved flight safety by conducting thorough pre-flight inspections and adhering to strict FAA regulations.
Airline Pilot, Flight Engineer
Iran Airtours
10.2005 - 09.2010
- Demonstrated exceptional decision-making abilities during high-pressure situations, maintaining a calm demeanor and focusing on passenger safety.
- Served as a reliable and dependable team member, consistently completing assigned tasks and supporting fellow crew members as needed.
- Improved flight safety by conducting thorough pre-flight inspections and adhering to strict FAA regulations.
- Assisted airline management in updating operational procedures to align with evolving FAA standards and guidelines.
Flight Engineer Sim/Sys. Instructor
Iran Airtours
03.2007 - 06.2009
- Conduct classroom, simulator and hands on training sessions for flight engineers.
- Develop and update training materials, lesson plans, and course content to align with industry standards.
- Assess trainees performance through written tests, practical evaluations, and simulations.
Flight Dispatcher
Asemon Airline
06.2001 - 04.2003
- Acted as a reliable point of contact for pilots, crew members, and other stakeholders during flight operations, providing timely support and accurate information as needed.
- Improved operational efficiency by maintaining accurate records of flight plans, crew schedules, and aircraft maintenance logs.
- Enhanced flight safety by meticulously analyzing weather data and coordinating with pilots on optimal routes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Azad University, Science And Research Branch
Tehran, Iran08-2005
Some College (No Degree) - Aviation Technology
Civil Aviation Training Center, CATC
Tehran, Iran09-2000
Skills
- Leadership qualities
- Crew resource management
- Foreign language proficiency
- Self motivation
- Operational awareness
- Teamwork
- Airline transport pilot (ATP)
Certification
- First-Class Medical Certificate - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
- Radio Communication License - Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
- Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
- Flight Engineer License (ICAO)
- Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL)- (ICAO)
- Flight Dispatcher (ICAO)
Languages
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Gym Workouts
- Swimming
- Historical Exploration
- Adventure Travel
Timeline
Airline Pilot
American Airlines
10.2022 - Current
Airline Pilot
Envoy Airlines
09.2016 - 10.2022
Flight Engineer Sim/Sys. Instructor
Iran Airtours
03.2007 - 06.2009
Airline Pilot, Flight Engineer
Iran Airtours
10.2005 - 09.2010
Flight Dispatcher
Asemon Airline
06.2001 - 04.2003
- First-Class Medical Certificate - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
- Radio Communication License - Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
- Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
- Flight Engineer License (ICAO)
- Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL)- (ICAO)
- Flight Dispatcher (ICAO)
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Azad University, Science And Research Branch
Some College (No Degree) - Aviation Technology
Civil Aviation Training Center, CATC
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