Nader Al-Shehab
SFI/SFE
Amwaj
Summary
Accomplished airline captain, simulator instructor/examiner, and aviation manager with over 49 years of experience in the aviation industry, including leadership roles at Gulf Air, Emirates, and GAA. Accumulated more than 20,000 flying hours and 4,000+ hours as Simulator Trainer/Examiner across multiple aircraft types. Proven expertise in fleet management, pilot recruitment, cadet training, and regulatory compliance, with a career-long focus on operational safety, training excellence, and developing future generations of pilots.
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
Work History
Simulator Instructor/Examiner
Gulf Aviation Academy
03.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Approved SFI & SFE
- Conduct simulator training and examinations for multiple airlines.
- Certified by several civil aviation authorities including GACA, BAH, Oman, Jordan, Syria, Pakistan, and India.
- Approved SFI & SFE
Fleet Manager B767, A330/A340, A320 | Acting Director of Flight Operations
Gulf Air
10.2006 - 12.2022
- Oversaw fleet technical performance, operational standards, and safety procedures.
- Managed pilot welfare, training, and compliance with ANTR/Manufacturer/SOP rules.
- Directed phasing out of B767 fleet and transition to A330/A340.
- Served as Acting Director of Flight Operations (2013-2014).
- Continued as Line Captain until retirement in Dec 2022.
Manager Pilot Recruitment & Cadet Pilots Manager
Emirates Airline
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Developed and implemented cadet recruitment and training programs.
- Managed budget, cadet progress monitoring, and career development.
- Led pilot recruitment, selection processes, and recruitment team training.
Fleet Technical Pilot A310/300, A330 | Training Captain
Emirates Airline
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Oversaw daily technical readiness, test flight scheduling, and fuel monitoring.
- Liaised with manufacturers and regulatory authorities on technical issues.
- Conducted simulator instruction and selection assessments.
Development Training/Examiner Captain B767 Project
Gulf Air
01.1988 - 01.1996
- Developed training syllabi and SOPs for instructors and trainees.
- Conducted simulator and line checks, examiner training, and program reviews.
Captain & Line Training Captain B737
Gulf Air
01.1983 - 01.1988
- Promoted to Type Rating Examiner in 1987 after advanced training in the UK.
Cadet Pilot → First Officer → Captain (B737, L101)
Gulf Air
01.1975 - 01.1983
- Completed full cadetship at College of Air Training, Hamble, UK.
- Early command and type ratings on B737 and L101.
Education
Full Airline Cadetship Program - undefined
College of Air Training
01.1977
Boeing Instructor Course - undefined
Type Rating & Examiner Courses - undefined
Skills
- Airline Flight Operations Management
- Fleet & Crew Performance Oversight
- Pilot Recruitment & Cadet Training Programs
- Simulator Instruction & Examination (SFI/SFE)
- Regulatory Compliance (CAA approvals: GACA, BAH, Oman, Jordan, Syria, Pakistan, India)
- Aircraft Technical Operations & Test Flight Management
- Leadership, Mentoring & Team Development
- Safety & Operational Excellence
Languages
English (Fluent)
Arabic (Native)
Personal Information
- Number of Children: 4
- Date of Birth: 1 January 1958
- Nationality: Bahraini
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Simulator Instructor/Examiner
Gulf Aviation Academy
03.2023 - Current
Fleet Manager B767, A330/A340, A320 | Acting Director of Flight Operations
Gulf Air
10.2006 - 12.2022
Manager Pilot Recruitment & Cadet Pilots Manager
Emirates Airline
01.2000 - 01.2003
Fleet Technical Pilot A310/300, A330 | Training Captain
Emirates Airline
01.1996 - 01.2000
Development Training/Examiner Captain B767 Project
Gulf Air
01.1988 - 01.1996
Captain & Line Training Captain B737
Gulf Air
01.1983 - 01.1988
Cadet Pilot → First Officer → Captain (B737, L101)
Gulf Air
01.1975 - 01.1983
Full Airline Cadetship Program - undefined
College of Air Training
Boeing Instructor Course - undefined
Type Rating & Examiner Courses - undefined
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