Elmaz Tahirovic

Conducted safe and efficient Part 91 flight operations in compliance with FAA regulations, company policies, and operational standards. Managed all phases of flight including planning, aircraft operation, passenger coordination, and post-flight duties. Applied CRM, risk management, and sound aeronautical decision-making to support safe, reliable, and customer-focused operations. Coordinated with dispatch, FBOs, maintenance personnel, and internal stakeholders to maintain operational efficiency and schedule reliability.

Conducted safe and efficient Part 91 and Part 135 flight operations as Pilot in Command in compliance with FAA regulations, company SOPs, and operational standards. Exercised leadership and operational authority across all phases of flight including planning, risk assessment, aircraft operation, and crew coordination. Applied CRM, safety management principles, and aeronautical decision-making to support reliable and customer-focused operations. Coordinated with passengers, dispatch, maintenance, and ground personnel to ensure operational efficiency and service excellence.

Served as Pilot in Command conducting Part 91 and Part 135 flight operations with responsibility for safety, regulatory compliance, and operational execution. Led all phases of flight including planning, weather and risk assessment, aircraft performance, crew coordination, and passenger experience. Applied strong CRM, aeronautical decision-making, and leadership skills to deliver safe, efficient, and customer-focused operations. Coordinated with maintenance, FBOs, and operational support teams to maintain reliability and exceptional service standards.

Held leadership responsibilities across flight operations, instructor development, student progression, and training standardization within a growing aviation program. Conducted flight instruction and stage checks while mentoring students from diverse training pathways including Delta Propel and Liberty University programs. Oversaw student performance, maintained training quality, and ensured compliance with FAA regulations, SOPs, and safety standards. Contributed to the growth and expansion of the academy from a single-aircraft operation to a 15-aircraft training fleet through operational support, instructor leadership, and student development initiatives. Developed future aviation professionals through structured instruction, evaluation, CRM, and aeronautical decision-making principles.

Conducted safe and efficient Part 121 flight operations in compliance with FAA regulations, company SOPs, and operational standards. Assisted the Captain in all phases of flight including planning, aircraft operation, and operational decision-making. Applied CRM, threat and error management (TEM), and sound aeronautical decision-making to support safe and reliable operations. Coordinated with dispatch, ATC, maintenance, and crew members to maintain operational efficiency and customer service excellence.

Ensure and maintain quality instruction across the school by providing instructor training, consistent record keeping, and regular record audits. Assist in developing new and revising existing training courses, to meet the needs of our customers and stay in line with current regulations. Conduct progress checks and end of course checks with students as well as perform some primary instruction as needed.

Served in an Assistant Chief leadership role supporting flight operations, instructor oversight, training standardization, regulatory compliance, and student development. Supported administration and oversight of Part 91 and Part 141 training programs including curriculum execution, training records, documentation, and operational paperwork. Provided flight instruction and evaluation for domestic and international airline-sponsored cadets including programs supporting Shandong Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines. Delivered commercial ground school instruction to large student groups covering aircraft systems, regulations, operational procedures, and airline preparation. Flew and instructed across a diverse fleet of aircraft while maintaining FAA standards, safety, and training quality through structured instruction, CRM, and aeronautical decision-making.