Marcel Suess
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Airline captain, examiner, and simulator instructor with extensive wide-body and military aviation experience. Specialised in evidence-based training, assessment, and performance-focused debriefing across complex, high-workload environments. Proven ability to deliver command-level instruction, conduct regulatory assessments, and uphold training standardisation within large-scale, multinational operations.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Captain
Emirates Airlines
Dubai, UAE
2004.01 - Current
Managed operations as captain on Airbus A380 for long-haul and ultra-long-range international flights.
Supported training initiatives as an active Training Captain, Type Rating Examiner (TRE), and Type Rating Instructor (TRI).
Facilitated simulator instruction, checking, and assessment following EASA/ICAO and EBT frameworks.
Provided command upgrades, recurrent training, and proficiency checks for pilots.
Evaluated technical and non-technical competencies, focusing on behavioural markers and threat management.
Participated in examiner calibration, instructor standardisation, and safety initiatives.
First Officer
Swissair
Zurich, Switzerland
1998.09 - 2003.12
FIRST OFFICER – MULTI-FLEET OPERATIONS
Swissair – Europe & International
1998 – December 2003
- Line operations on multiple aircraft types in European and long-haul environments
- Developed strong CRM, SOP discipline, and operational judgement within a legacy carrier
Airforce
Swiss airforce
Switzerland, Switzerland
1991.01 - 1998.08
MILITARY FAST JET PILOT
Air Force – Tactical Fighter Operations
1991 – 1997
- 8 years of operational military aviation on F-5 and F/A-18 aircraft
- Conducted air-to-air and air-to-ground missions in high-performance environments
- Extensive experience in mission planning, execution, and structured debriefing
Education
Foundation degree - Aviation and Tactics
Airforce Schhol
Switzerland 1989.01 - 1990.12
High School Diploma - Mathematics and Physics
High School for peole learning a job
Lenzburg 1986.01 - 1988.12
Foundation degree - Industriel engineer
Apprentiship as a Mechanic
Rupperswil 1985.01 - 1988.12
Foundation degree - Basic educational school
Primary and higher primary school
Schinznach-Dorf 1975.01 - 1984.12
Skills
Behavioural Marker Assessment
Structured Debriefing Techniques
Decision-Making and Judgement
Cross-Cultural Communication and Adaptability
Conflict Resolution and Candidate Mentoring
Affiliations
- My Dog
- Cooking
- Financial Trading
- Hiking
Languages
English
Fluent
German
Native
Certification
· Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL – EASA)
· Airbus A380 Type Rating
· Training Captain
· Type Rating Examiner (TRE)
· Type Rating Instructor (TRI)
· Simulator Flight Instructor (SFI)
· ICAO English Language Proficiency – Level 6
Timeline
Captain
Emirates Airlines
2004.01 - Current
First Officer
Swissair
1998.09 - 2003.12
Airforce
Swiss airforce
1991.01 - 1998.08
Foundation degree - Aviation and Tactics
Airforce Schhol
1989.01 - 1990.12
High School Diploma - Mathematics and Physics
High School for peole learning a job
1986.01 - 1988.12
Foundation degree - Industriel engineer
Apprentiship as a Mechanic
1985.01 - 1988.12
Foundation degree - Basic educational school
Primary and higher primary school
1975.01 - 1984.12