Commercial Pilot with over 1,500 flight hours and experience in flight instruction, flight operations, and dispatch support. Passionate about aviation, safety, and continuous learning. Proficient with ForeFlight, Jeppesen, and SkyVector for flight planning. I am adaptable, eager to learn, and open to pilot, instructor, flight operations, dispatch, or other aviation-related opportunities. Willing to relocate and contribute wherever my skills are most valuable.

Education

Greek community school
Highschool certificate August 15, 1997 - June 1, 2010 Completed secondary education with a strong interest in mathematics, physics, and science, which laid the foundation for my aviation training and career.
Abyssinian Flight Services and Pilot Training Academy
Instrument Rating (IR) Flight Instructor Rating (FI) Multi-Engine Rating (MEL) October 8, 2012 - April 14, 2014 Completed professional flight training leading to a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL), Instrument Rating (IR), and Flight Instructor training. Gained experience in flight planning, aviation regulations, aircraft operations, and flight safety.

Work Experience

Flight Instructor
Abyssinian Flight Service Pilot Training Academy May 1, 2017 - March 31, 2022 Provided flight and ground instruction on C172, DA40, and DA42 aircraft. Conducted student training, pre-flight and post-flight briefings, ensured compliance with aviation regulations, and promoted safe flight operations.
Flight Monitoring & Scheduling
Abyssinian Flight Service Pilot Training Academy January 31, 2019 - July 1, 2017 Coordinated flight scheduling, monitored daily flight operations, and supported efficient aircraft and instructor utilization while maintaining operational standards
Standardization & Safety Officer
Abyssinian Flight Service Pilot Training Academy March 31, 2022 - January 31, 2019 Oversaw standardization and safety procedures, monitored compliance with company policies and aviation regulations, and contributed to continuous safety improvements.
Chief Ground Instructor
Abyssinian Flight Service Pilot Training Academy March 31, 2022 - October 1, 2020 Led ground school instruction, developed and delivered training, mentored student pilots, and ensured high instructional standards.
Captain (DA62)
Red Stars Aviation November 30, 2022 - March 31, 2022 Served as Captain on the Diamond DA62, conducting safe flight operations in accordance with company procedures and aviation regulations
Dispatcher
Red Stars Aviation November 30, 2022 - March 31, 2022 Performed flight dispatch duties including flight planning, weather assessment, operational coordination, and flight monitoring.
Flight Operations Manager
Red Stars Aviation November 30, 2022 - March 31, 2022 Managed daily flight operations, coordinated crews and aircraft, ensured regulatory compliance, and supported safe and efficient operational performance.

Highlights

Chief Ground Instructor
October 1, 2020 Appointed as Chief Ground Instructor at Abyssinian Flight Service Pilot Training Academy, leading ground training programs and mentoring student pilots while maintaining high instructional standards
Standardization & Safety Officer
January 1, 2019 Promoted to Standardization & Safety Officer, responsible for enhancing safety culture, standardization, and regulatory compliance within the flight training organization
2,000+ Flight Hours
November 13, 2025 Achieved more than 2,000 total flight hours, including over 1,596 hours of flight instruction across the C172, DA40, DA42, and DA62 aircraft.

Aircraft Experience

C-172
  • Time in Type: 1058 hrs
  • Last Training: February 1, 2022
  • Training Type: Recurrent
  • Facility: Abyssinian Flight services
DA-40
  • Time in Type: 478:55 hrs
  • Last Training: February 9, 2022
  • Training Type: Recurrent
  • Facility: Abyssinian Flight services
DA-42
  • Time in Type: 152 hrs
  • Last Training: December 23, 2021
  • Training Type: Recurrent
  • Facility: Abyssinian Flight services
DA-62
  • Time in Type: 77:55 hrs
  • Last Training: September 29, 2022
  • Training Type: Red star aviation
  • Facility: Recurrent
C-208
  • Time in Type: 10 hrs
  • Last Training: November 13, 2022
  • Training Type: Recurrent
  • Facility: Red star aviation