With over 15 years of experience in the industry, I hold FAA ATPL and Maldivian ICAO ATPL licenses. My journey began with comprehensive training in the USA, followed by two years as a seaplane copilot at Trans-Maldivian Airways. After that I advanced to Senior First Officer at Villa Air and I currently serve as a Senior Line Captain with Either Seat Qualification at Manta Air, operating ATR 72 600 aircraft. LVO Training completed on ATR 72 600 and certified for LVO. I am dedicated to safety and enhancing the passenger experience. Committed to aviation excellence, I seek opportunities for career growth and aim to contribute my expertise to this dynamic field.

Education

Dharumavantha School
GCE O Level January 1, 2002 - December 30, 2005 GCE O Level.

Work Experience

Senior First Officer
Trans Maldivian Airways August 31, 2013 - January 17, 2011 Senior First Officer on DHC-6 Twin Otter on Floats experience on 300 and 400 series.
Senior First Officer
Villa Air July 31, 2018 - September 1, 2026 Senior First Officer on ATR 72 and 42 500 and 600 series flying in the Maldives.
Senior Captain ATR
Manta Air - September 1, 2018 Joined as a Senior First Officer and upgraded to Captain on ATR 72 600 Fleet since January 2020. More than 2400 PIC hours on type. Certified to fly on either seat and also trained and certified for LVO for low visibility flights.

Highlights

Flight Operations Team – Manta Air AOC Acquisition
September 1, 2018 Selected as part of Manta Air's Flight Operations Administration team during the airline's start-up and Air Operator Certificate (AOC) acquisition phase. Contributed to the establishment of flight operations processes and supported the preparation and coordination required for regulatory approval and commencement of commercial operations. Subsequently continued with the airline as an ATR 72-600 pilot and progressed to Captain.
ATR 72-600 Captain
January 1, 2020 Currently serving as an ATR 72-600 Captain with Manta Air, operating in a demanding island aviation environment. Accumulated over 4,000 hours on ATR aircraft, including more than 2,260 hours as Pilot-in-Command, with extensive experience in safe and efficient multi-crew commercial operations.
Career Progression & Command Experience
Progressed from DHC-6 Twin Otter First Officer at Trans Maldivian Airways to Senior First Officer on the ATR 42/72 at Villa Air, before joining Manta Air and advancing to ATR 72-600 Captain. More than 15 years of aviation experience with over 6,000 total flight hours.
Training & Professional Qualifications
Holder of Maldivian and FAA Airline Transport Pilot Licences, with ATR 72-600 type qualification. Completed ATR 72-600 LVO training and certified for Low Visibility Operations, with a strong professional focus on flight safety, SOP compliance and Crew Resource Management.

Aircraft Experience

ATR-42/ATR-72
  • Time in Type: 4059 hrs
DHC-6
  • Time in Type: 1531.1 hrs
  • Facility: Trans Maldivian Airways