Piet van der Meer
Pilot • Boeing 737 Captain | 14,000+ Hours | 9,400+ Hours PIC | EASA ATPL • Boeing 737 Captain
Flight Experience & Aircraft
1 type rating • 14,299 total hours
Total Hours
14,299
Multi-Engine Hours
14,273
Jet Hours
13,625
Turboprop Hours
648
Type Ratings
B-737
Training date: Sep 2026
Training facility: CAE
13,625 hours in type
Certificates & Qualifications
ATP - Airplane Multiengine Land
Issued Aug 2001
Expires Jan 2027
Instrument Rating
Issued Aug 2001
Expires Jan 2027
Commercial Pilot License
Multi-Engine Rating
Instrument Rating
Class 1 Certificate
Type Rating
English Language Proficiency Level 6
Work Experience
Captain | Boeing 737
Transavia Airlines
Commanding B737 operations in high-density European airspace, including scheduled and charter services across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Extensive experience in complex and dynamic operational environments. Strong focus on safety, efficiency and passenger experience. Proven decision-making under pressure, including adverse weather and operational constraints. Crew leadership in multi-cultural teams. Qualified for special Category C operations (e.g. ENTC – Tromsø). Extensive international operations across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.
Air Crash Investigator & LOSA Observer
Dutch Airline Pilots Association (DALPA/VNV)
Additional role alongside line flying. Co-investigator in aviation accident and incident investigations. Involved in flight replay analysis and report drafting. Represented VNV during the LOSA program at Transavia, including observation flights, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Firefighter
Volunteer Firefighter
Trained firefighter with qualifications as driver and commanding officer, operating in emergency response environments.
First Officer | Beechcraft 1900C
Gulfstream International Airlines, USA
Multi-crew turboprop operations under FAA Part 121 including flight preparation, performance calculations, abnormal procedures, and ATC coordination.
Sergeant
Royal Netherlands Air Force
Administrative and support roles within multiple units and headquarters.
Education
ATPL Integrated Course
Nederlandse Academie voor Verkeersvliegers at Enschede, Netherlands
Air Crash Investigator Course
Southern Californian Safety Institute at San Pedro, CA
LOSA observer course
LOSA Collaborative at Schiphol, Netherlands
Profile Overview
14,299
Total Flight Hours
1
Aircraft Types
38
Years Experience
Personal Interests
Based in the Netherlands and passionate about aviation, travel and exploring new places. I enjoy spending time with my family, travelling, hiking and being outdoors. I have a strong interest in technology and photography, and enjoy discovering different countries and cultures.
Aviation
Travel & Cultures
Hiking & Outdoors
Technology & Websites