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Kazim Talas

Kazim Talas

Summary

  • Experienced airline captain with a military background.
  • Flight instructor on DA20 (2011-2014).
  • Currently dual type-rated on the B737NG and A320 family aircraft.
  • 7800+ total flight hours, including 6800+ hours on multi-crew commercial jet aircraft with MTOW over 50 tonnes
  • Currently flying as a Boeing captain with 2400+ PIC hours on Boeing aircraft.
  • 1200 PIC hours on A320/321.
  • 3600+ PIC hours on aircraft with MTOW over 50 tonnes.
  • Maintaining operational currency with 550+ PIC hours on Boeing aircraft in the past 12 months.
  • Valid ICAO ATPL with matching Authority Class 1 Medical.
  • ICAO English Level 6.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Captain Pilot, B-737

AJet Airlines
05.2024 - Current
  • Operate B737NG fleet on domestic and international routes.
  • Lead and mentor cross-cultural flight crews, fostering a cohesive team dynamic aligned with corporate values and safety culture.
  • Serve great CRM, promoting advanced communication, leadership and human factors best practices across flight operations.

First Officer B737NG - Captain Pilot B737NG - A320

Pegasus Airlines
11.2014 - 12.2023

Flight Instructor

Atlantic Flight School
11.2011 - 11.2014

Flight Instructor

Ayjet Flight School
11.2010 - 11.2011

Fighter Pilot

Turkish Air Force
09.2007 - 11.2009

Education

Aviation

Turkish Air Force Flight Academy
Izmir, Turkey
09-2009

Bachelor of Engineering / Officer - Aviation And Aircraft Engineer

Turkish Air Force Academy
Istanbul, Turkey
08-2007

Skills

  • Cross-cultural teamwork and communication
  • Multi-crew coordination
  • Diplomacy and conflict resolution
  • Professional brand representation
  • Customer-centric mindset
  • Adaptability and flexibility in dynamic operational environments
  • Stress management
  • Emergency situation handling
  • High emotional intelligence in leadership role

References

Fly Dubai - Captain Pilot - Mehmet Ulusoy 

mehmet.ulusoy@flydubai.com 

+971556284561

Timeline

Captain Pilot, B-737

AJet Airlines
05.2024 - Current

First Officer B737NG - Captain Pilot B737NG - A320

Pegasus Airlines
11.2014 - 12.2023

Flight Instructor

Atlantic Flight School
11.2011 - 11.2014

Flight Instructor

Ayjet Flight School
11.2010 - 11.2011

Fighter Pilot

Turkish Air Force
09.2007 - 11.2009

Aviation

Turkish Air Force Flight Academy

Bachelor of Engineering / Officer - Aviation And Aircraft Engineer

Turkish Air Force Academy
Kazim Talas