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, Turkey09-2009
Bachelor of Engineering / Officer - Aviation And Aircraft Engineer
Turkish Air Force Academy
Istanbul, Turkey08-2007
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