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Gabriel Emeka Odiaka
Airline Captain
26a Bamidele Adebule Street,Maryland ,Lagos
Summary
Knowledgeable Airline Captain with extensive hours in multiple aircraft and impeccable safety record. Diligent about conducting checks and proactively resolving crew or airplane problems. Expert in navigation and flight control. Qualified ERJ 135/145 Pilot with over 750 PIC hours in ERJ135/145 and Legacy 600/650 models. Hardworking and diligent professional with exceptional eye for detail and extensive understanding of flight safety and operational standards. Motivated ERJ 135/145 Pilot offering expertise in corporate flying,airline commercial flying and crew resource management developed over 5000 flight hours. Proactively identifies issues and reacts quickly to dynamic conditions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Captain,Erj 135/145
United Nigeria Airlines
Lagos, LA
06.2021 - Current
- Reviewed and calculated aircraft weight and balance, fuel onboard and performance charts to reduce safety risks
- Studied weather conditions at destination, en route and at departure points to make necessary flight adjustments
- Set courses and monitored in-flight data, autopilot and weather conditions to maintain schedule and safety
- Completed daily flights between international and domestic destinations in all weather conditions while remaining composed and poised
- Started engines, operated controls and piloted aircraft to transport passengers, mail and freight to various locations
- Prepared and distributed instructions and policy updates to all active crew before departing
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Managed over 250 passengers on 6 sector flights
Senior First Officer
Airpeace Limited
Murtala Mohamed Airport, Lagos
02.2017 - 08.2020
- Planned routes, altitudes and speeds to provide fastest, safest and smoothest flights for on-time arrivals and high levels of passenger satisfaction.
- Set courses and monitored in-flight data, autopilot and weather conditions to maintain schedule and safety.
- Flew national and international routes covering different countries and complied with all flight rules in each location.
- Performed comprehensive checklists prior to takeoff to reduce possible safety issues.
- Continually evaluated craft performance and environmental conditions to execute flight path changes if required.
- Reviewed aeronautical charts and used navigational instruments during each flight and maintained strong knowledge of government and company regulations.
- Completed daily B737 flights between international and domestic destinations in all weather conditions while remaining composed and poised.
- Worked closely with pilot in command to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete flights
- Observed B737 aircraft safety systems and operational conditions and immediately reported issues to pilot in command
- Flew national and international routes covering different countries and complied with all flight rules in each location.
First Officer
Allied Air
Murtala Mohamed Airport, Lagos
12.2013 - 02.2017
- Checked aircraft equipment functionality before takeoff.
- Assisted pilot in command with all aircraft operations from takeoff to landing.
- Navigated flights according to routes.
- Communicated with tower control operators at airports.
- Flew over 60 tons B737 aircraft to different destinations in West Africa
- Several take offs and landings at airports with short runways were performed within safety limits.
First Officer
Airfirst Limited
Kaduna, Kaduna
04.2011 - 08.2013
- Checked aircraft equipment functionality before takeoff.
- Assisted PIC with all aircraft operations from takeoff to landing.
- Navigated flights according to routes.
- Communicated with tower control operators at airports.
- Performed flights with Pilatus pc12 VIP configuration aircraft with minimum of 6 VIPS to destinations within Nigeria
Education
University Diploma - Physics And Education
Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria 06.2000 - 06.2002
Diploma - Commercial Pilot Course,instrument,single And Multiengine
Nigerian College of Aviation Technology
Zaria 09.2006 - 12.2008
B737-300/500,600/900 - Initial Typerating
Pan Am International Flight Academy
Miami Florida 04.2010 - 05.2010
Pilatus PC-12,Series 10 - Initial Typerating
Simcom Training Centre
Orlando Florida 05.2011 - 05.2011
Citation Jet Series(CE-525) - Initial Typerating
Flight Safety International
Wichita Kansas 11.2011 - 11.2011
Airline Transport Pilot License - ATP Certification
Pan Am International Flight Academy
Miami,florida 09.2017 - 09.2017
ERJ 135/145 Command Course -
Simaero
Johannesburg,South Africa 05.2021 - 05.2021
Skills
Total Hours:5369Hours(4560hrs Jet Time)
P1Hours:3388hrs 35mins,P2 Hours:1980hrs 35mins
ERJ 135/145 PIC Hours:797
Typeratings:B58, Pilatus PC12,CE525,Erj 135/145,B737-300/500,600/900
Nigerian ATP 4957 & FAA ATP 4070151
Interpersonal Communication
Good listening skills
Teambuilding
Critical thinking
Workload management
Multitasking ability
Interests
References
References available on request
Timeline
Captain,Erj 135/145
United Nigeria Airlines
06.2021 - Current
ERJ 135/145 Command Course -
Simaero
05.2021 - 05.2021
Airline Transport Pilot License - ATP Certification
Pan Am International Flight Academy
09.2017 - 09.2017
Senior First Officer
Airpeace Limited
02.2017 - 08.2020
First Officer
Allied Air
12.2013 - 02.2017
Citation Jet Series(CE-525) - Initial Typerating
Flight Safety International
11.2011 - 11.2011
Pilatus PC-12,Series 10 - Initial Typerating
Simcom Training Centre
05.2011 - 05.2011
First Officer
Airfirst Limited
04.2011 - 08.2013
B737-300/500,600/900 - Initial Typerating
Pan Am International Flight Academy
04.2010 - 05.2010
Diploma - Commercial Pilot Course,instrument,single And Multiengine
Nigerian College of Aviation Technology
09.2006 - 12.2008
University Diploma - Physics And Education
Ahmadu Bello University
06.2000 - 06.2002