Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Aviation Licenses
Flightrecord - Flighthours
References
Languages
Timeline
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James Castillo

James Castillo

Sharjah

Summary

Accomplished Commercial Airline Pilot with extensive experience, currently serving as First Officer on the Airbus A32S with Air Arabia. Possess a strong background in flying jet commercial planes, including the Boeing 737 and Airbus A32S. Demonstrated expertise as Pilot in Command and Flight Instructor of the Cessna 182 and Cessna 172. Certified Ground Instructor with specialized knowledge in Crew Resource Management (CRM), aircraft aerodynamics, aeronautical meteorology, air navigation, and aircraft systems and operations. Proficient in aviation education, quality control, and Safety Management Systems (SMS). Highly skilled in planning, programming, and managing the logistics of training and air operations, ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency. Prepared to bring a comprehensive skill set and dedication to excellence to the role of First Officer

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior First Officer

Air Arabia
Sharjah
04.2023 - Current
  • Performed duties as a First Officer on the Airbus A32S, maintaining safety and efficiency throughout.

Senior First Officer

Viva Air
02.2022 - 04.2023
  • Played a key role in ensuring on-time performance and operational efficiency as a First Officer on the Airbus 320

Certified Ground Instructor

Freelance
06.2017 - 04.2023
  • Deliver engaging and informative ground instruction covering topics such as CRM, aircraft systems, aerodynamics, navigation, meteorology, and flight operations.

First Officer

GCA Airlines
Cali
04.2018 - 12.2021
  • Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, air traffic control regulations, and airline-specific protocols as a First Officer on the Boeing 737

Chief Safety Management System

Academia de Aviación Internacional
Cali
07.2020 - 12.2020
  • Guided the enhancement of Safety Management System (SMS), ensuring compliance with regulations and adopting industry best practices.

Chief Flight Operations

Academia de Aviación Internacional
Cali
07.2020 - 11.2020
  • Led the team in achieving safe, efficient, and compliant flight activities through strong leadership and guidance.

Certified Flight Instructor

Academia de Aviación Internacional
Cali
06.2017 - 04.2018
  • Provide guidance and support to students and new crew members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

Military Pilot

Colombian Air Force
12.2010 - 02.2017
  • Pursued continuous professional development through advanced training, certifications, and qualifications, maintaining currency and proficiency in military aviation standards and practices.

Education

ATP-CPT - Aviation

Alliance Aviation INC
Fort Lauderdale, USA
06-2024

Airbus 320 Type Rate - Aviation

Alliance Aviation Group
Rionegro, Colombia
01.2022

Advance Course in Operational Safety - Aviation Management And Operations

Centro De Estudios Aeronáuticos (CEA)
Bogotá, Colombia
07-2020

Operational Safety Management - Aviation Management And Operations

Centro De Estudios Aeronáuticos (CEA)
Bogotá, Colombia
06-2020

Boeing 737 Type Rate - Aviation

Global Aviation Training Group
Sandford, USA
07-2018

Certified Flight Instructor Cessna 172 -

Colombian Air Force
Colombia
06-2017

Certified Flight Instructor CESSNA 182 - Aviation

Colombian Air Force
Bogotá, Colombia
01.2016

Ground And Flight Instructor Course - Aviation Management and Operations

Escuela Militar De Aviación "Marco Fidel Suarez"
Cali, Colombia
01.2016

Crew Resource Management Instructor - Aviation

Colombian Air Force
Barranquilla, Colombia
01.2013

Cessna T-37 Multiengine Jet Advanced Pilot - Aviation

Colombian Air Force
Colombia
06-2012

Internal Control System - Quality Control And Safety Technologies

Colombian Air Force
01.2012

Embraer 110 Type Rate - Aviation

Escuela Paranaense De Aviación
Curitiba, Brasil
01.2012

Basic Pilot Course - Aviation

Colombian Air Force
Colombia
12-2011

Informatic Engineer - Informatics

Escuela Militar De Aviación "Marco Fidel Suarez"
Cali, Colombia
12-2011

Skills

  • WORK TEAM
  • EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
  • MAKING DECISIONS
  • LEADERSHIP
  • ADAPTATION TO TECHNOLOGY

Aviation Licenses

  • FAA ATP LICENSE: Airplane Multiengine Land, A-320
  • GCAA CPL- License Number 112024: IR/MPA/ A320
  • Colombian CPL- License Number 12948 FIRST OF OFFICER MULTIENGINES JET MORE THAN 5700 KGS A320-B737-300/400/500- INSTRUMENTS/ SINGLE ENGINE UNTIL 5700KG/MULTI ENGINE UNTIL 5700 KGS/
  • Colombian Advance Ground Instructor- License No. 1144135607 CRM/AIR NAVIGATION/ AERODYNAMIC/METEOROLOGY/ AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS EN SYSTEMS.
  • Colombian Certified Flight Instructor-License No. 2557 : SINGLE ENGINE UNTIL 5700KG

Flightrecord - Flighthours

Total Flight Hours         
Turbine:                                    3406:11

Multi-engine Land             3406:11

Single-engine Land         1253:00

Airbus 32S                        1648:14
Boeing 737                          759:28
Cessna 172                         648:25

Cessna 182                         592:35
Cessna T-37                       122:00
Embraer 110                        695:59

References

  • CRISTHIAN RAMIREZ, Pilot in Command, A32S, Air Arabia, +971 050 118 5922
  • ALEX SALTARIN, Chief Pilots, Jet Smart Airline, +57 350 294 6975
  • JUAN ORDOÑEZ, Pilot in Command, A320, Jet Smart Airline, +57 300 800 8266

Languages

First Language: Spanish, Native

Second Language: English, ELP 4

Timeline

Senior First Officer

Air Arabia
04.2023 - Current

Senior First Officer

Viva Air
02.2022 - 04.2023

Chief Safety Management System

Academia de Aviación Internacional
07.2020 - 12.2020

Chief Flight Operations

Academia de Aviación Internacional
07.2020 - 11.2020

First Officer

GCA Airlines
04.2018 - 12.2021

Certified Ground Instructor

Freelance
06.2017 - 04.2023

Certified Flight Instructor

Academia de Aviación Internacional
06.2017 - 04.2018

Military Pilot

Colombian Air Force
12.2010 - 02.2017

ATP-CPT - Aviation

Alliance Aviation INC

Airbus 320 Type Rate - Aviation

Alliance Aviation Group

Advance Course in Operational Safety - Aviation Management And Operations

Centro De Estudios Aeronáuticos (CEA)

Operational Safety Management - Aviation Management And Operations

Centro De Estudios Aeronáuticos (CEA)

Boeing 737 Type Rate - Aviation

Global Aviation Training Group

Certified Flight Instructor Cessna 172 -

Colombian Air Force

Certified Flight Instructor CESSNA 182 - Aviation

Colombian Air Force

Ground And Flight Instructor Course - Aviation Management and Operations

Escuela Militar De Aviación "Marco Fidel Suarez"

Crew Resource Management Instructor - Aviation

Colombian Air Force

Cessna T-37 Multiengine Jet Advanced Pilot - Aviation

Colombian Air Force

Internal Control System - Quality Control And Safety Technologies

Colombian Air Force

Embraer 110 Type Rate - Aviation

Escuela Paranaense De Aviación

Basic Pilot Course - Aviation

Colombian Air Force

Informatic Engineer - Informatics

Escuela Militar De Aviación "Marco Fidel Suarez"
James Castillo