kashif farooq

Seasoned aviation professional with 23 years of military service in the Pakistan Army and 06 years’ experience with Qatar Emiri Airforce Academy operations, specializing in flight safety, air traffic control, and aviation operations. Proven expertise in managing complex airspace, conducting safety audits, and leading multinational teams in high-stakes environments. Certified Flight Safety Officer, Rotary/Fixed Wing Pilot (1,100+ hours), and UN Peacekeeping Mission veteran. Adept at risk mitigation, human resource management, and regulatory compliance.

I had working experience with QATAR EMIRI AIRFORCE AL ZAEEM ACADEMY for 6 years as an instructor and operations room officer. I had been working as an SENIOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER at the flying training institute in Pakistan . I was dealing with 2 types of flying machines simultaneously i.e aircraft and helicopters. And also handled the ground movement related to flying. Qualified flight safety officer, air traffic controller, aircraft accident investigator and fire prevention & safety officer. Dedicated aviator and administrative professional. Proven interpersonal, communication and multitasking skills. Works very well in a competitive and challenging environment. An instructor with special talent for people of all backgrounds with strong negotiating skills to influence difficult issues. Chalked out policy guidelines in flight safety and improved overall operational and administrative infrastructure of aviation. Gained experience with different nationalities during the earthquake of October 2005 in Pakistan. Performed extremely well in tailoring the flight safety policies, orders, instructions,management of air space , parking and positioning of aircraft,refueling, loading /unloading , casualty evacuation in the mountainous terrain. Successfully supervised the relief operations as the flight safety officer without any mishap. Worked with UN in DR CONGO MONUSCO from Pakistan aviation 1 as an AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER , FLIGHT DISPATCHER and FLIGHT SAFETY OFFICER. Qualified as an fixed wing and helicopter pilot. I have the ability to identify and analyze key issues and conduct independent research and analysis: ability to formulate options, draw conclusions and make effective recommendations. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges and remains calm and with strong nerves in stressful situations. Motivate the subordinates in stressful conditions. Always struggle hard to be the beacon for others.

Flight Safety Management | Air Traffic Control (ATC) | Aviation Accident Investigation • Combat-Ready Helicopter Pilot (AH1F Cobra, Jet Ranger III) | UN Mission Experience • Safety Management Systems (SMS) | Occupational Health & Safety (Aviation) • Human Factor in Aviation | Quality Assurance | Security & Infrastructure Management

Diploma in Fire Prevention & Safety | Institute of Fire Safety, Islamabad (2015) o Aircraft Accident Investigation | College of Air Safety Management, PAF (2016) o Human Factors in Aviation Safety | College of Air Safety Management, PAF (2017) o Safety Management Systems (SMS) | College of Air Safety Management, PAF (2017) o Rotary/Fixed-Wing Pilot