GOKHAN TOPUZELLI
Airline Captain
Istanbul
Summary
Dependable pilot with extensive experience flying passengers and cargo on long and short-haul flights for commercial purposes. Enforces rigid procedures to provide airtight security. Skilled at balancing fuel level safety with economy.
Safety-oriented airline professional with 13 years of experience in medium-haul and long-haul flights. Keeps alert for security break-downs to provide highest level of safety.
Hard-working Captain with strong organizational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work history
Airline Captain
Kuwait Airways
Kuwait City
Apr 2023 - Current
- Flew international routes covering different countries and complied with flight rules in each location.
- Completed international flights in different weather conditions with passengers.
- Executed Standard Operating Procedures to deal with aircraft emergencies.
Airline Captain
Turkish Airlines
Istanbul
June 2010 - Apr 2023
- Completed international and domestic flights in different weather conditions with cargo or passengers.
- Flew national and international routes covering different countries and complied with flight rules in each location.
- Executed Standard Operating Procedures to deal with aircraft emergencies.
Military Pilot
Turkish Air Force
Izmir
Sept 1994 - Mar 2010
- F-4E Bombardment Pilot
- Flight Instructor
- Training Supervisor
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aircraft Engineering
Turkish Air Force Academy
Istanbul 09/1990 - 08/1994
Diploma of Higher Education -
Maltepe Military High School
Izmir 09/1986 - 06/1990
Skills
- Licensed ATPL, B777
- 3035 hours in B777 airplanes
- 6780 hours in B737 airplanes
- 3480 hours in Military airplanes
- 13295 Total Flight hours
- Routing All Continents except Australia
- Stress Management
- Situational Awareness
- Crew Management
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Fuel Saving
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Airline Captain
Kuwait Airways
Apr 2023 - Current
Airline Captain
Turkish Airlines
June 2010 - Apr 2023
Military Pilot
Turkish Air Force
Sept 1994 - Mar 2010
Bachelor of Science - Aircraft Engineering
Turkish Air Force Academy
09/1990 - 08/1994
Diploma of Higher Education -
Maltepe Military High School
09/1986 - 06/1990