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KANAT ERDÖL

KANAT ERDÖL

Captain TRE A330/340/350
İstanbul,Turkey

Summary

A highly experienced and safety oriented captain with 23 years of Airline and Government VVIP operation experience. Holding ICAO ATP,EASA ATP and FAA CP licences with Airbus A330/340/350 type and TRI/TRE ratings. Total Time: 17500 Hrs. with 1500 hours of Simulator training and checking experience.

Previously worked as personal VIP captain of President of the Turkish Republic and Check Airman for the VIP A330/340 Fleet.

Having reached top of many goals as a pilot, seeking for new challenges and opportunities to share and teach my experiences to help create safer and better new generation of pilots.

Work History

Captain TRE A330/340/350

Turkish Airlines
03.2014 - Current
  • Studied weather conditions at destination, en route and at departure points to make necessary flight adjustments.
  • Performed pre-flight inspections to prepare for flight.
  • Reviewed and calculated aircraft weight and balance, fuel onboard and performance charts to reduce safety risks.
  • Performed comprehensive checklists prior to takeoff to reduce possible safety issues.
  • Reviewed aeronautical charts and used navigational instruments during each flight and maintained strong knowledge of government and company regulations.
  • Continually evaluated craft performance and environmental conditions to execute flight path changes if required.
  • Set courses and monitored in-flight data, autopilot and weather conditions to maintain schedule and safety.
  • Started engines, operated controls and piloted aircraft to transport passengers, mail and freight to various locations.
  • Prepared and distributed instructions and policy updates to all active crew before departing.
  • Flew national and international routes covering 127 different countries and complied with all flight rules in each location.
  • Observed aircraft safety systems and operational conditions and immediately reported issues to Flight Ops.Management..
  • Completed daily flights between international and domestic destinations in all weather conditions while remaining composed and vigilant.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

Personal VIP Captain Of Turkish Republic President

Government VVIP Operations
06.2017 - 12.2021
  • Studied weather conditions at destination, en route and at departure points to make necessary flight adjustments.
  • Performed pre-flight inspections to prepare for flight.
  • Reviewed and calculated aircraft weight and balance, fuel onboard and performance charts to reduce safety risks.
  • Delayed or canceled flights or deviated from planned route or destination to exercise precaution.
  • Performed comprehensive checklists prior to takeoff to reduce possible safety issues.
  • Reviewed aeronautical charts and used navigational instruments during each flight and maintained strong knowledge of government and company regulations.
  • Planned routes, altitudes and speeds to provide fastest, safest and smoothest flights for on-time arrivals and high levels of passenger satisfaction.
  • Continually evaluated craft performance and environmental conditions to execute flight path changes if required.
  • Set courses and monitored in-flight data, autopilot and weather conditions to maintain schedule and safety.
  • Started engines, operated controls and piloted aircraft to transport passengers, mail and freight to various locations.
  • Prepared and distributed instructions and policy updates to all active crew before departing.
  • Observed aircraft safety systems and operational conditions and immediately reported issues to VIP Operations manager..
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

Captain TRI Airbus A320

Turkish Airlines
06.2005 - 03.2014
  • Studied weather conditions at destination, en route and at departure points to make necessary flight adjustments.
  • Performed pre-flight inspections to prepare for flight.
  • Reviewed and calculated aircraft weight and balance, fuel onboard and performance charts to reduce safety risks.
  • Performed comprehensive checklists prior to takeoff to reduce possible safety issues.
  • Reviewed aeronautical charts and used navigational instruments during each flight and maintained strong knowledge of government and company regulations.
  • Set courses and monitored in-flight data, autopilot and weather conditions to maintain schedule and safety.
  • Started engines, operated controls and piloted aircraft to transport passengers, mail and freight to various locations.
  • Prepared and distributed instructions and policy updates to all active crew before departing.
  • Flew national and international routes covering [Number] different countries and complied with all flight rules in each location.
  • Completed daily [Type] flights between international and domestic destinations in all weather conditions while remaining composed and poised.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Pilot A320

Kıbrıs Turkish Airlines
05.2004 - 05.2005
  • Performed comprehensive checklists prior to takeoff to reduce possible safety issues.
  • Set courses and monitored in-flight data, autopilot and weather conditions to maintain schedule and safety.
  • Attained detailed weather reports prior to planning flights.
  • Reviewed aeronautical charts and used navigational instruments during each flight and maintained strong knowledge of government and company regulations.
  • Continually evaluated craft performance and environmental conditions to execute flight path changes if required.

First Officer Boeing 737-300/400/800

Pegasus Airlines
11.2000 - 10.2003
  • Boeing 737 300-800
  • Navigated flights according to routes.
  • Communicated with tower control operators at airports.
  • Assisted pilot with all aircraft operations from takeoff to landing.
  • Checked aircraft equipment functionality before takeoff.


Education

Airline Transport Pilot - Aviaiton

ERAU Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach,Florida
09.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Architecture

University of East Mediterenean
Cyprus
06.1998

Skills

  • Flight Safety Oriented
  • Decision-Making
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Attention to Detail
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Team building
  • Self-Motivated

Timeline

Personal VIP Captain Of Turkish Republic President

Government VVIP Operations
06.2017 - 12.2021

Captain TRE A330/340/350

Turkish Airlines
03.2014 - Current

Captain TRI Airbus A320

Turkish Airlines
06.2005 - 03.2014

Pilot A320

Kıbrıs Turkish Airlines
05.2004 - 05.2005

First Officer Boeing 737-300/400/800

Pegasus Airlines
11.2000 - 10.2003

Airline Transport Pilot - Aviaiton

ERAU Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

Bachelor of Arts - Architecture

University of East Mediterenean
KANAT ERDÖLCaptain TRE A330/340/350