Suha Tikici
Serena Casa Viva 138, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Summary
Qualified airline pilot with over 11 years of experience flying the Boeing 787, Boeing 777, Boeing 737, and general aviation aircraft. Licensed Airline Transport Pilot certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (United States), the General Civil Aviation Authority (United Arab Emirates), and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (Turkey). A hardworking and perseverant professional with an exceptional eye for detail and extensive knowledge of flight safety and operational standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior First Officer
Emirates Airline
06.2022 - Current
- Conduct short-, medium-, and long-haul international flights across six continents in all weather conditions.
- Accumulated over 2,500 flight hours on the Boeing 777 as a Second-in-Command.
- Operate both passenger and freighter variants of the Boeing 777.
- Continuously assess aircraft performance and environmental conditions to adjust flight paths as required.
- Transport passengers, general cargo, and dangerous goods in compliance with specialized training and safety regulations.
Senior First Officer
Turkish Airlines
09.2018 - 06.2022
- Conducted flights to a wider range of airports with fewer operational restrictions in a senior pilot capacity.
- Accumulated over 2,000 flight hours on the Boeing 777 and over 100 hours on the Boeing 787 as a Second-in-Command.
- Operated and controlled aircraft to safely transport passengers and freight across five continents.
First Officer
Turkish Airlines
06.2016 - 09.2018
- Piloted Boeing 737NG aircraft as Second-in-Command on short- and medium-haul flights.
- Accumulated nearly 1,000 flight hours on the Boeing 737NG.
- Assisted the Pilot-in-Command with all aircraft operations.
- Maintained effective communication between cabin crew, the company operations center, air traffic controllers, and the cockpit.
- Achieved the majority of airline operations required qualifications while in this position.
First Officer Candidate
Turkish Airlines
12.2014 - 06.2016
- Trained on single- and multi-engine propeller aircraft to support complex jet airline operations.
- Accumulated over 150 total flight hours on Cessna 172, Diamond DA40, and Diamond DA42 general aviation aircraft.
- Ferried aircraft to maintenance locations.
Education
Master of Science - Aviation And Aerospace Management
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN, The United States Of America08-2024
Post-Baccalaureate - Aviation Financial Management Graduate Certificate
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN, The United States Of America05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Middle East Technical University
Ankara, Turkey06-2014
Skills
- Extensive experience across six continents and the North Pole
- Transatlantic, transpacific, and Indian Ocean operations qualified
- Very high-elevation airport operations qualified
- Extensive cold- and hot-weather operations experience
- Crew Resource Management (CRM) training
- Extended Twin-Engine Operations (ETOPS) qualified
- Low Visibility Operations (LVO) qualified
- Polar routes operations qualified
- Ferry flight operations qualified
- GPS jamming/spoofing threats special training
- Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) qualified (GPS- and non-GPS-based)
- Required Navigation Performance - Authorization Required (RNP - AR) qualified for high-obstacle and terrain-challenged airports
- First Aider
- Aviation Emergency Equipment training
Flight Hours Experience
Total Time: 6050 Hours
Multi Pilot Time: 5890 Hours
Pilot in Command Time: 2150 Hours
Co-Pilot Time: 3900 Hours
Licenses and Certifications
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate - Boeing 777 Type Rating Endorsed
- FAA First Class Medical Certificate
- FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator's Permit
- UAE GCAA Airline Transport Pilot License - Boeing 777 Type Rating Endorsed
- UAE GCAA Class 1 Aviation Medical Certificate
- Turkish DGCA Airline Transport Pilot License - Boeing 777 and B787 Type Ratings Endorsed
- Turkish DGCA Class 2 Medical Certificate
- Auto Driver License - New Jersey MVC
Accomplishments
Awarded the High Performance Letter of Appreciation in 2017 by Turkish Airlines.
Languages
- English - Proficient (C2)
- Turkish - Native
- Spanish - Basic (A1)
Timeline
Senior First Officer
Emirates Airline
06.2022 - Current
Senior First Officer
Turkish Airlines
09.2018 - 06.2022
First Officer
Turkish Airlines
06.2016 - 09.2018
First Officer Candidate
Turkish Airlines
12.2014 - 06.2016
Master of Science - Aviation And Aerospace Management
Purdue University
Post-Baccalaureate - Aviation Financial Management Graduate Certificate
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Middle East Technical University