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Overview
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Education
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Victor T. D. Saamwan Pul

Tamale

Summary

Dynamic Senior First Officer with over 5,000 total flight hours, including more than 1,800 hours on Boeing 737NG/MAX and 3,200 hours on Embraer ERJ145. Licensed under FAA, GCAA, and ANAC ATPLs, demonstrating a solid track record of safe and efficient multi-crew operations across Africa and international routes. Expertise in aviation safety, crew resource management, and SMS implementation is supported by graduate and doctoral research in aerospace safety and international airspace policy. Recognized as a strong communicator and mentor, effectively bridging the gap between operational practice and aviation academia.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior First Officer

ASKY Airlines
01.2023 - Current
  • Operated Boeing 737NG/MAX across regional and international routes, ensuring compliance with ICAO standards and company SOPs.
  • Contributed to safe, efficient operations on 1,000+ flights across 25+ African destinations.
  • Supported junior pilot development and facilitated operational debriefs.

First Officer

Africa World Airlines
09.2017 - Current
  • Accumulated 3,200 flight hours on ERJ145 and 1,800+ hrs on Boeing 737NG/MAX.
  • Conducted pre-flight inspections, system checks, and ensured operational documentation compliance.
  • Selected as 2019 Departmental Ambassador for Flight Operations.

Senior Resident Adviser

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
08.2013 - 05.2015
  • Led a team of 8 advisers managing 300+ students in Apollo Hall residence.
  • Resolved conflicts and implemented student life regulations, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.

Education

PhD - Aerospace Sciences (Specialization: Safety)

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
01.2027

Master of Science - Aeronautics

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL
05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
06.2012

High School Diploma - undefined

St. Francis Xavier Minor Seminary
06.2007

Skills

  • Airline Flight Operations & Management
  • Aviation Safety & SMS (ICAO Annex 19)
  • Crew Resource Management (CRM)
  • Instructional Design & Pilot Training
  • Aviation Policy & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Research (Qualitative & Quantitative Methods)

Accomplishments

  • Logged 5,000.7 total flight hours across Boeing 737NG/MAX and Embraer ERJ145 fleets.
  • Departmental Ambassador, Flight Operations – Africa World Airlines (2019).
  • Leadership and conflict resolution experience as Senior Resident Adviser at ERAU.
  • Active researcher bridging operational aviation practice with academic scholarship.

Certification

  • Total Flight Time: 5,000.7 hrs
  • Boeing 737NG/MAX: 1,800.7 hrs
  • Embraer ERJ145: 3,200 hrs
  • Pilot-in-Command (PIC): 174.8 hrs
  • Cross-Country (X/C): 4,782.5 hrs
  • FAA Medical Certificate: 1st Class
  • GCAA Medical Certificate: 1st Class
  • Last OPC/LPC: 15 July 2025


  • Licenses:
  • FAA ATPL, AMEL (2020 – Charleston, SC, USA)
  • GCAA ATPL, AMEL (2020 – Accra, Ghana)
  • ANAC ATPL, AMEL (2020 – Lomé, Togo)
  • FAA CPL, ME/IR (2015 – Daytona Beach, FL, USA)
  • GCAA CPL, ME/IR (2016 – Accra, Ghana)

Timeline

Senior First Officer

ASKY Airlines
01.2023 - Current

First Officer

Africa World Airlines
09.2017 - Current

Senior Resident Adviser

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
08.2013 - 05.2015

Master of Science - Aeronautics

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology

High School Diploma - undefined

St. Francis Xavier Minor Seminary

PhD - Aerospace Sciences (Specialization: Safety)

University of North Dakota
Victor T. D. Saamwan Pul