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Shariff Narayanin

Shariff Narayanin

Director of Flight Operations
France

Summary

Highly experienced and accomplished aviation professional with 27 years of experience in Aviation and 10 years of Flight Operations Management. Proven success in leading flight operations teams, ensuring compliance with aviation regulations and maintaining a high level of safety. Skilled in developing and implementing strategic plans, optimizing flight operations efficiency, and reducing costs. Possess strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills to make critical decisions in high-pressure situations. A strategic thinker and problem solver with a deep passion for aviation, committed to excellence in all aspects of flight operations.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Long Haul Pilot / Business Developer Cargo

European Aviation Cargo
Bournemouth
08.2019 - Current

Operate long haul international flight.
Grow the airline’s business in the Air Freight sector.

Regional Sales Director

Jetcraft
Jakarta
09.2014 - 12.2018

New and Pre-Owned aircraft sales, acquisitions and trades

In charge of 16 countries in South East Asia.

Customer Liaison Pilot

Bombardier Aerospace
Dubai
01.2011 - 08.2014

Oversee Bombardier Business Aircraft Flight Operations in Middle East & Africa.
Provide Flight Operations expertise and technical knowledge of Bombardier Business Aircraft.
Coordinate between all the various departments of Bombardier Aerospace (i.e. Flight Sciences, Design, Engineering, Airworthiness, Flight Testing etc.) and aircraft operators and crew members to facilitate the resolution of issues.

Frontline voice for fleet and safety issues at the Bombardier Business Aircraft Advisory Committees, Customer and Technical Briefings and Bombardier Maintenance and Operation Conference.

New Aircraft Deliveries and Entry Into Service (EIS); Demonstration Flights; Flight Training.

Chief Executive Officer

Dana Jet
Ras Al Khaimah
01.2010 - 12.2011

In charge of the Ras Al Khaimah government's aircraft fleet.

Nominated and Accountable Manager to the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority.

Director Of Aviation

Maroc Telecom
Rabat
01.2009 - 01.2010

Established the entire aviation department from the ground up with the purpose of serving the group’s travel needs in Europe and Africa

Nominated and accountable to the Civil Aviation Authority of Morocco
Prepared the delivery and introduced their aircraft to the fleet

Supervised, trained and checked the flight and ground operations staff

Director of Flight Operations

Elit'Avia
Ljubljana
03.2006 - 06.2009

Nominated Flight Operations Post Holder

In charge of the flight operations department to ensure a safe, compliant and efficient operation

10 Long Range Aircraft

Long Haul Pilot

Cathay Pacific Airways
Hong Kong
10.2004 - 07.2007

Operate worldwide Ultra Long Haul / ETOPS / Oceanic / Polar Operations on Airbus A330 & A340 Aircraft

Base Training Captain

Global Jet
London
01.2001 - 09.2004

Operate worldwide air charter flights

Director of Flight Operations

Air Print
Luxembourg
11.1998 - 01.2001

Director of Operations

Line Captain

2 Aircraft / 2 Helicopters / 6 Pilots

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Aviation Management

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, Florida, USA
04.2006 - 09.2009

Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Science & Flight Technology

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, Florida, USA
01.1995 - 08.1997

Skills

EASA & FAA ATPL Licences

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Additional Information

Lived and worked in 10 countries (USA – France – England – Italy – Hong Kong – Slovenia – Morocco – United Arab Emirates – Indonesia)

Musician (drums, percussions) - Enduro Motorbike Riding (KTM Enduro Raid Team) - Golf

Literature (3 books per month (history, science, novels, politics)

 

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Quote

If you owe the bank $100 that's your problem. If you owe the bank $100 million, that's the bank's problem.
J. Paul Getty

Timeline

Long Haul Pilot / Business Developer Cargo

European Aviation Cargo
08.2019 - Current

Regional Sales Director

Jetcraft
09.2014 - 12.2018

Customer Liaison Pilot

Bombardier Aerospace
01.2011 - 08.2014

Chief Executive Officer

Dana Jet
01.2010 - 12.2011

Director Of Aviation

Maroc Telecom
01.2009 - 01.2010

Post Graduate Diploma - Aviation Management

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
04.2006 - 09.2009

Director of Flight Operations

Elit'Avia
03.2006 - 06.2009

Long Haul Pilot

Cathay Pacific Airways
10.2004 - 07.2007

Base Training Captain

Global Jet
01.2001 - 09.2004

Director of Flight Operations

Air Print
11.1998 - 01.2001

Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Science & Flight Technology

Florida Institute of Technology
01.1995 - 08.1997
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