FATİH ERDOĞAN

• Currently serving in the Military Attachés Department Directorate . This unit is responsible for coordinating foreign military attachés serving in our country and Turkish military attachés serving in various countries around the world. All military attachés operate under the authority of our directorate.
• The number of countries with military attachés in our country is 96, while the number of military attachés affiliated with the Ministry of National Defence abroad is 98 which is one of the highest ranking in the world.
• These duties include coordinating, collaborating, and conducting correspondence with foreign military attachés in our country, ensuring the accreditation of attachés, and organizing various events, visits, and information activities to promote our country's Ministry of National Defence and defence industry.
• Another important responsibility is addressing the issues and needs of foreign military attachés and taking the necessary actions. I also represent our country by attending the National and Armed Forces Days of the relevant countries, in accordance with the principle of reciprocity.
• Additionally, the directorate is responsible for the training, coordination, and monitoring of the activities of Turkish military attachés serving in various countries. During this process, all activities related to the administrative, financial, personnel, and assignment matters of our attachés are closely executed.

Served as a military attaché in Algeria, where the French language is spoken effectively. During my tenure, I performed the duties I have listed below and worked hard to keep our interests at the highest level by representing the Republic of Türkiye and the Ministry of Defence.

In line with my duties, I have been in close contact with representatives of the Ministry of National Defence in the country where I am located, military attachés and diplomats of other countries, and have worked intensively to develop relations. I also played an active and effective role in the sale of the Anka UAV system produced by the TUSAŞ company during my tenure.

At the same time, I prioritized carrying out activities such as military training cooperation, defence industry cooperation, military dialogue meetings, and exercises with Algeria.

• As the UAV Operations Commander, I was responsible for overseeing all aspects of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) operations at the Turkish Air Force UAV Airbase. My role involved managing UAV missions, ensuring operational readiness, and maintaining the highest standards of safety and efficiency.
• Led a dedicated team of pilots, sensor operators, maintenance personnel, and support staff to execute missions that support military, reconnaissance, surveillance, and combat operations.
• Conducted operations in many different locations under real operational conditions.

Key Skills and Qualifications;

• Extensive experience in UAV operations, aviation, or military leadership.
• Strong strategic planning and policy development skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of UAV systems, technologies, and operational methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in high-pressure environments.

• Actively took part in defining strategic operational and combat unmanned aircraft included in the UAV roadmap of the Air Force Command, preparing project definition documents and following up on processes.
• These include the Anka UAV system and the Akıncı UAV system. I actively took part in the integration of UAVs operating within the Turkish airspace into the airspace and organized a workshop on this subject.

My duties were;

• Develop and implement strategic plans for UAV operations across the Air Force, ensuring alignment with national defence objectives and military priorities.
• Formulate policies, procedures, and guidelines for UAV operations to standardize practices and enhance operational effectiveness.
  Evaluate emerging threats and operational requirements to adapt UAV strategies and capabilities accordingly.

Key Skills and Qualifications;

• Extensive experience in UAV operations, aviation, or military leadership.
• Strong strategic planning and policy development skills.
• In-depth knowledge of UAV systems, technologies, and operational methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage resources, personnel, and budgets effectively.
• Proven ability to manage resources, personnel, and budgets effectively.

In this department, I actively took part in the development and execution of Anka UAV systems and worked in all processes from the signing of the project contract to the completion of the project. Following this, I served as the operations commander responsible for the high-level operations of UAVs at the main base affiliated with the Air Force where the Anka systems were deployed.

My duties were;

Defining the scope, objectives, budget, and timeline. It involves managing the procurement process, identifying requirements, making supplier agreements, and providing technical guidance. The design, development, testing, and integration phases of the systems are supervised, ensuring performance, reliability, and security standards are met.

The testing of UAV systems is ensured, risks are analyzed, and solutions are developed. Integration into operational units, training, and support are provided, while maintenance, modernization, and lifecycle management are monitored.

NATO AWACS aircrafts are located at the NATO Airbase in Germany, which is the only Operational Air asset of NATO.

I flew more than 1000 hours at this aircraft during 3 years.

I participated in many real operations.

I worked at the squadron as the head of navigators from 17 different countries which added managerial skills to my career.

I gained a great experience in working and executing operations in a multinational environment.

The space department in the Air Force Command was established in 2002 and I worked in this department from 2006 until 2010. I actively took part in determining the space roadmap of the Air Force, determining satellite needs and initiating related projects such, Reconnaissance surveillance satellite, SAR Satellite, early warning satellite and communication satellite. Carrying out various satellite subsystem projects, conducting studies on launch technologies and conducting studies on GPS systems.

Especially I worked on the GÖKTÜRK-1 Project and GÖKTÜRK-2 Projects which are still in the orbit.

A project officer working in the space department of the Air Force Command is responsible for the planning, management, and coordination of space projects. They define the project scope, objectives, budget, and timeline, and monitor the progress of the project while reporting on it. They provide technical guidance during the design, development, testing, and integration phases of space systems. They manage procurement processes, define requirements and evaluate bids. They communicate with stakeholders and integrate their requirements into the projects and provide integration and training support for operational units. They oversee maintenance, modernization, and lifecycle management, and develop strategies for long-term use.

I served as a navigator on military transport aircraft in the Turkish Air Force. I have completed more than 3,000 flight hours. I continue to fly on these aircraft to continue my combat readiness.

This duty requires;

Navigators on military transport aircraft are essential for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of missions. They require a blend of technical expertise, situational awareness, and decision-making skills. Key skills include advanced navigation techniques such as celestial, radio, and inertial navigation, as well as map reading and chart interpretation.

They also handle mission planning, including route planning and fuel management. Effective communication with the crew, air traffic control, and ground forces is critical.

Navigators must be proficient in operating aircraft systems, electronic warfare systems, and data management. They also contribute to both tactical and strategic mission planning.

They must also be knowledgeable about military regulations, international airspace rules.

• For 2 years, I flew as a pilot in the 2nd Main Jet Base Command of the Turkish Air Force on the SF-260 aircraft, the T-37 aircraft and the CN-235 aircraft.