
Shashank Arora
Pilot
Flight Experience & Aircraft
3 type ratings • 3,730 total hours
Total Hours
3,730
Multi-Engine Hours
0
Jet Hours
0
Turboprop Hours
0
Type Ratings
CHALLENGER 605
Training date: Jan 2026
Training facility: CAE
2,800 hours in type
CE650
878 hours in type
CHALLENGER 604
2,730 hours in type
Work Experience
First Officer - Challenger 605
AlexJets Flight Support
Operating under AlexJets AOC on the Challenger 605, conducting international charter flights across Europe, Middle East, and Asia. Conducting complex international operations including ETOPS-equivalent routing, non-precision approaches, and operations into demanding airports. Serving as acting FO qualified crew member with GCAA CL604/605 PIC release, contributing to safety oversight and crew coordination. Maintaining high operational standards in a single-aircraft operation environment requiring full mission flexibility.
First Officer / Command Track - Boeing 737 MAX
Akasa Air
Selected for accelerated command track on the Boeing 737 MAX, operating domestic and international routes across India and Southeast Asia. Completed command training programme before departure; accumulated significant experience on high-frequency, high-density operations. Endorsed B737NG on Indian DGCA ATPL licence (March 2024).
Freelance Simulator Support Pilot
Emirates – CAE Flight Training
Provided simulator support and scenario facilitation for Emirates training programmes - concurrent with DC Aviation role. Developed strong instructional communication skills, systems knowledge depth, and regulatory awareness across multiple aircraft types.
First Officer - Challenger 604/605
DC-AF Aviation LLC
Accumulated 2,400+ hours on CL604/605 across extensive international operations spanning Europe, Africa, Middle East, South and Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and North America. Awarded GCAA PIC Command Release on CL604/605 in May 2023 - a testament to demonstrated command readiness and professional maturity. Operated into challenging destinations including remote airfields, high-altitude airports, and congested European hubs. Served as primary point of contact for pre-flight planning, fuel strategy, and operational decision-making on complex missions.
First Officer
Universal Airways Pvt Ltd
Built foundational multi-engine jet experience across domestic and regional operations in India.
Education
Bachelor of Management Studies
RA Poddar College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai
Higher Secondary Certificate
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
Profile Overview
3,730
Total Flight Hours
3
Aircraft Types
16
Years Experience
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