Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Timeline
Ahmed Alkorashi

Ahmed Alkorashi

Abu Dhabi

Summary

Highly experienced and dedicated professional airline captain with a proven track record of over 20 years in the aviation industry. Throughout my career, I have undergone diverse high quality training programs, and accumulated extensive flying hours operating a wide range of commercial -mostly wide body- jet aircrafts.

My leadership skills have been honed through years of commanding diverse flight crews, fostering effective communication, and making critical decisions under challenging circumstances.

As an instructor I have shown strong commitment and dedication to delivering and maintaining high training standards. My ability to adapt training techniques to diverse learning styles has consistently resulted in high trainee success rates and positive feedback. Working with a diverse group of pilots from cadet MPL level up to instructor level pilots; I was deeply passionate about imparting my expertise in flight operations, safety protocols and procedures to both aspiring and experienced pilots. As a mentor, I have guided numerous trainees through their journey from novice to proficient pilots.

A Quality Assurance Lead Auditor; possessing a comprehensive understanding of aviation regulations, and industry best practices. Among a team of professionals we have contributed to the enhancement of operational compliance, safety and continuous improvement across diverse business areas within our airline. I have guided cross-functional teams and mentored junior auditors. I am dedicated to ensuring the highest levels of safety, regulatory adherence, and quality standards within my organization.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Captain

Etihad Airways
11.2009 - Current
  • Performed more than 8000 hours of assuming responsibility as commander to ensure safe and efficient aircraft operation during all phases of flight.
  • Adhering to all aviation regulations and safety protocols.
  • Effective leadership of up to 16 crew members at all times.
  • Making critical decisions in response to weather changes, air traffic control instructions, and any unforeseen emergencies.
  • Offering proposals & taking initiatives that would result in more cost efficient operation.
  • Maintaining On Time Performance targets.
  • Participating in operations efficiency & improvement initiatives and projects.

SFI / LTC

Etihad Airways
06.2011 - 07.2014
  • Helped in design and delivery of comprehensive training programs that encompass both theoretical knowledge and practical flight simulations.
  • Performed more than 500 training & checking events of pilots of all levels; from cadet MPL pilots up to fellow instructor pilots.
  • Playing pivotal role in ensuring that new and transitioning pilots achieve required level of proficiency to safely and effectively fly their new aircraft type.

Lead Auditor

Etihad Airways
08.2014 - Current
  • Development of audit plans, schedules, and checklists to evaluate various operational areas.
  • Leading multi member audit teams during conduct of internal and external audits.
  • Airline representation in external regulatory audits (GCAA / IOSA)
  • Generate audit reports, which are shared with senior management, regulatory authorities, and relevant stakeholders.
  • Training candidate and junior auditors.
  • Collaborate with different business areas and stakeholders to identify areas for improvement.
  • Contribution to ongoing audit program development and refinement.

Senior First Officer

Etihad Airways
08.2006 - 09.2009
  • Performed 1900 hours of wide body A330-340 flying hours.
  • Flying Complex routes.
  • Network of ultra short to ultra long sectors.

First Officer & Senior First Officer

Egypt Air
12.1998 - 08.2006
  • Performed 4600 wide body flying hours (A300-600, A330/340)
  • Network of ultra short to ultra long multi region routes
  • Acquired ATPL

Education

Bachelors Degree - Accounting

Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
07.2001

Commercial Pilot Diploma - Single/Multi Engine

Comair Aviation Academy (By Delta Airlines), Florida, USA
03.1997

Managed by Delta Airlines)

Train the Trainer Program (TTT) -

Etihad Airways Academy, Abu Dhabi, UAE
05.2011

Quality Management System -

Etihad Airways Academy , Abu Dhabi, UAE
03.2015

Aviation Security - Ground Operations Management, -

Etihad Airways Academy, Abu Dhabi, UAE
10.2020

SMS & QMS Processes in Civil Aviation - Safety And Quality Management

IATA
12.2020

Business Continuity Management -

Etihad Airways Academy, Abu Dhabi, UAE
01.2023

Skills

  • Flying Skills
  • Workload Management
  • Leadership and Teamwork
  • Coaching & Mentoring
  • Efficiency
  • Initiative
  • Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Conflict Resolution

Accomplishments

    Achieving my command on wide body jets within a major flag carrier at the young age of 31.


    One of the first selected first officers to be an instructor and a member of management.


    Undertaking and participation in multiple roles within different aviation business areas; giving me a great opportunity at learning and acquiring a unique set of skills.

Languages

Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Lead Auditor - Etihad Airways
08.2014 - Current
SFI / LTC - Etihad Airways
06.2011 - 07.2014
Captain - Etihad Airways
11.2009 - Current
Senior First Officer - Etihad Airways
08.2006 - 09.2009
First Officer & Senior First Officer - Egypt Air
12.1998 - 08.2006
Ain Shams University - Bachelors Degree, Accounting
Comair Aviation Academy (By Delta Airlines) - Commercial Pilot Diploma, Single/Multi Engine
Etihad Airways Academy - Train the Trainer Program (TTT),
Etihad Airways Academy - Quality Management System,
Etihad Airways Academy - Aviation Security - Ground Operations Management, ,
IATA - SMS & QMS Processes in Civil Aviation, Safety And Quality Management
Etihad Airways Academy - Business Continuity Management,
Ahmed Alkorashi