CÉSAR AUGUSTO RODRÍGUEZ ZAMBRANO
LA GUAIRA
Summary
Aviation professional with comprehensive experience in managing flight operations and ensuring safety compliance. Competent in coordinating crew schedules, overseeing pre-flight checks, and maintaining communication with air traffic control. Strong leadership skills, fostering teamwork among crew members, and ensuring passenger satisfaction. Seasoned Line Captain with robust expertise in leading flight operations, crew management, and safety protocols. Skilled in navigating complex airspace and ensuring smooth, timely flights under various conditions. Strong focus on fostering team cohesion, maintaining high operational standards, and delivering exceptional passenger experiences. Consistently drive operational excellence and contribute to company objectives through proactive problem-solving and decisive leadership.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Captain
StarAir Airlines
06.2024 - Current
- Trained junior pilots and crew members, imparting essential skills and knowledge for career advancement.
- Provided exceptional in-flight service and reassurance to passengers, enhancing their travel experience.
- Reviewed and verified all necessary documentation before each flight, including licenses, logs, and manifests.
- Commanded aircraft with full responsibility for the safety of all crew and passengers on board.
- Managed fuel consumption and flight efficiency, contributing to the airline's sustainability targets.
Acting training manager
Conviasa Airlines
06.2021 - 05.2024
- Used outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills to engage and motivate teams throughout intensive training programmes.
- Spearheaded diversity and inclusion training initiatives, promoting a respectful and inclusive workplace culture.
- Coordinated with department heads to identify training requirements, aligning development plans with business objectives.
- Supported career progression paths through tailored development programmes, contributing to employee retention and satisfaction.
- Organised annual training calendars, ensuring comprehensive coverage of essential skills and compliance topics.
- Conducted evaluations of training courses to uncover areas in need of improvement.
Line Captain
Conviasa Airlines
09.2018 - 05.2024
- Engaged in continuous professional development, including simulator training and workshops on new aviation technology.
- Completed accurate flight logs and reports, adhering to strict aviation regulations and standards.
- Applied knowledge of international aviation laws and cultural considerations when flying to diverse destinations.
- Collaborated with cabin crew to maintain high levels of passenger satisfaction and comfort during flights.
- Conducted pre-flight checks to guarantee aircraft safety and operational readiness.
- Managed in-flight emergencies with calm and professionalism, prioritising passenger safety at all times.
Military Pilot
Venezuelan Air Force
07.2007 - 05.2018
- Implemented technology solutions to improve communication and data analysis capabilities.
- Coordinated logistics for large-scale military operations, overseeing equipment and personnel deployment.
- Spearheaded innovation projects to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Commanded aircraft with full responsibility for the safety of all crew and passengers on board.
- Managed fuel consumption and flight efficiency, contributing to the airline's sustainability targets.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to schedule aircraft servicing, preventing operational delays.
Education
Degree in Military Arts and Sciences - Air operations
Venezuelan Military Aviation School
07.2007
Skills
- Situational awareness
- Cultural sensitivity
- Leadership aptitude
- In-Flight troubleshooting
- Ethical responsibility
- FAA regulations familiarity
- Safety prioritisation
- Cockpit instrumentation fluency
- Operational planning
Accomplishments
FLIGHT EXPERIENCE:
TOTAL FLIGHT TIME: 6.160:00 Hrs
PILOT IN COMAND: 3.475:36 Hrs
SECOND IN COMMAND: 2.279:06 Hrs
DUAL FLIGHT TIME: 309:24 Hrs
STUDENT PILOT: 95:48 Hrs
SINGLE ENGINE: 509:18 Hrs
MULTIENGINES JET OVER 30 TONS: 5.667:18 Hrs.
PILOT IN COMMAND:
EMBRAER 179: 2.610:18 Hrs
DASSAULT FALCON 50/900EX: 865:18 Hrs.
SECOND IN COMMAND EXPERIENCE: BOEING 737/ AIRBUS 319CJ/ DASSAULT FALCON SERIES 50/900EX
GLASS COCKPIT TIME: 5.667:18 Hrs
Custom Section
- RESPONSIBLE
- PROACTIVE
- RESPECTFUL
- CORDIAL
- ATTENTIVE WITH GOOD COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS
- MOTHER LANGUAGES SPANISH AND ADVANCED ENGLISH KNOWLEDGE (READ, WRITE AND SPEAK)
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Spanish
Proficient
C2
Training
- INSRUCTOR AND INDUCTION COURSE FOR CONVIASA GROUND INSTRUCTORS, 08/01/21
- TRANSITION AND PROMOTION TO PILOT IN COMMAND, 05/01/21
- CONVIASA ATPL COURSE AND SIMULATOR AS FO, 2018, 2019, 2020
- COMAIR TRAINING CENTER PILOT TRAINING SOUTH AFRICA B732, 09/01/15
- FLIGHT SAFETY / PILOT TRAINING / FRANCIA, 09/01/14, 12/31/16
- CAE SIMUFLITE / PILOT TRAINING / UK, 08/01/14
- PRESIDENTIAL AIR GROUP TRAINING N 4, 01/01/13, 05/31/18
- VENEZUELAN MILITARY AVIATION SCHOOL / DEGREE IN MILITARY ARTS AND SCIENCES, 07/01/07
Certification
- License Unrestricted ICAO ATPL - PIC E190.
- Instrumental Rating.
- First Class Medical Certification Unrestricted
- English Level Proficiency 5
Position Held
- ACTING TRAINING AND INSTRUCTION MANAGER, CONVIASA AIRLINES, 06/01/21, 05/31/24
- PILOT IN COMMAND, CONVIASA AIRLINE, 09/01/18, 05/31/24
- PILOT IN COMMAND PRESIDENTIAL WING, VENEZUELAN AIRFORCE, 07/01/07, 05/31/18
Personal Information
- Age: 39
- Number of Children: 1
- Date of birth: 02/07/86
- Marital status: MARRIED
- Nationality: Venezuelan
- Marital Status: Married
- Gender: Male
- Date of Birth: 07/02/1986
Hobbies and interests
- Reading
- Explore new cultures
Reading and exploring new cultures
I like to explore new cultures and traditions around the world.
This experiences enriches my soul and makes my life more meaningful and worth.
Timeline
Line Captain
StarAir Airlines
06.2024 - Current
Acting training manager
Conviasa Airlines
06.2021 - 05.2024
Line Captain
Conviasa Airlines
09.2018 - 05.2024
Military Pilot
Venezuelan Air Force
07.2007 - 05.2018
Degree in Military Arts and Sciences - Air operations
Venezuelan Military Aviation School
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