John Ababio
Airline Pilot/Crew Resource Management Trainer
6 Emmause Lane, North Labone Accra PMB 53 Ministries Accra
Summary
I am a highly trained professional pilot. I am passionate, results-orientated and diligent. I am meticulous and safety conscious. I am currently a Captain on the Embraer 145 with Africa World Airlines, Accra-Ghana, with over 6000 hours total time and 3500 hours on type.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Captain, E145
Africa World Airlines
05.2022 - Current
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Senior First Officer
Africa World Airlines
11.2017 - 05.2022
- Use instrumentation to guide flights when visibility is poor.
- Respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions.
- Work as part of a flight team with other crew members, especially during takeoffs and landings.
- Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions, and other information, using radio equipment.
- Steer aircraft along planned routes, using autopilot and flight management computers.
- Monitor gauges, warning devices, and control panels to verify aircraft performance and to regulate engine speed.
- Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight, adhering to flight plans, regulations, and procedures.
- Inspect aircraft for defects and malfunctions, according to pre-flight checklists.
- Check passenger and cargo distributions and fuel amounts to ensure that weight and balance specifications are met.
- Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.
- Confer with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters to keep abreast of flight conditions.
- Direct activities of aircraft crews during flights.
- Record in log books information such as flight times, distances flown, and fuel consumption.
- Make announcements regarding flights, using public address systems.
- Assisted pilot with all aircraft operations from takeoff to landing.
- Checked aircraft equipment functionality before takeoff.
- Communicated with tower control operators at airports.
- Navigated flights according to routes.
First Officer/Flight Operations Manager
Aero Surveys Ltd (Starbow)
04.2012 - 11.2017
- Use instrumentation to guide flights when visibility is poor.
- Respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions.
- Work as part of our flight team with other crew members, especially during takeoffs and landings.
- Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions, and other information, using radio equipment.
- Steer aircraft along planned routes, using autopilot and flight management computers.
- Monitor gauges, warning devices, and control panels to verify aircraft performance and to regulate engine speed.
- Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight, adhering to flight plans, regulations, and procedures.
- Inspect aircraft for defects and malfunctions, according to Pre-flight checklists.
- Check passenger and cargo distributions and fuel amounts to ensure that weight and balance specifications are met.
- Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.
- Confer with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters to keep abreast of flight conditions.
- Direct activities of aircraft crews during flights.
- Record in log books information such as flight times, distances flown, and fuel consumption.
- Make announcements regarding flights, using public address systems.
- Set operations policies and standards, including determining safety procedures for handling of dangerous goods.
- Plan, organize, or manage work of subordinate staff to ensure that it is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
- Collaborate with other managers or staff members to formulate and implement policies, procedures, goals, or objectives.
- Promote safe work activities by conducting safety audits, attending company safety meetings, or meeting with individual staff members.
- Monitor operations to ensure that staff members comply with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, union contracts, and government regulations.
Education
Ghana Civil Aviation Training School
Accra, Ghana 07.2017 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Geography
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana 09.2009 - 05.2012
Phoenix Aviation Australasia Pty
Perth, Western Australia 06.2000 - 05.2001
St Thomas Aquinas Secondary School
Accra, Ghana 09.1985 - 05.1992
Skills
Crew Resource Management Trainer
Team Leader IOSA Renewal Audit (Flight Operations Dept)
Airline Auditor
Aircraft Accident Investigation
IATA Human Factors in Aviation
Basic Math
Certification
Ghana Civil Aviation Authority Airline Transport Pilot License.
References
Captain Bruno Tappon
CHIEF PILOT AVRO RJ
Starbow Airlines
tapponbruno@gmail.com
Timeline
Captain, E145
Africa World Airlines
05.2022 - Current
Ghana Civil Aviation Authority Airline Transport Pilot License.
02-2018
Senior First Officer
Africa World Airlines
11.2017 - 05.2022
Ghana Civil Aviation Training School
07.2017 - 05.2017
EASA Crew Resource Management Trainer
09-2015
First Officer/Flight Operations Manager
Aero Surveys Ltd (Starbow)
04.2012 - 11.2017
Federal Aviation Administration Private Pilot License.
05-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Geography
University of Ghana
09.2009 - 05.2012
Civil Aviation Safety Australia Commercial Pilot License.
05-2001
Phoenix Aviation Australasia Pty
06.2000 - 05.2001
Ghana Civil Aviation Authority Private Pilot License.
01-1999
St Thomas Aquinas Secondary School
09.1985 - 05.1992