Shafiq Ur Rehman
Certified Air Force Pilot with *000+ Hours of Flight Experience
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Legal Status: EAD holder (valid until 2029) No sponsorship required now or in the future. Permanent Residency expected soon.
Civil Status: Married
Profile
Accomplished Air Force pilot with 13+ years of service and 1000+ hours of flight time across multi-engine and single-engine aircraft. Proven leader in training, policy development, and combat evaluation with strong cross-functional collaboration skills. Actively transitioning to commercial aviation while leveraging military expertise in leadership, risk management, and problem-solving across industries. Flight Time
Total Flight Time: 1000:25 hours
• Single Engine:
o Super Mushak: 60:00
o Karakorum-8: 68:00
o F-7P/PG: 105:00
• Multi-engine:
o T-37 (Jet): 120:00
o Saab-2000 (Turboprop): 205:35
o Karakorum Eagle AWACS: 439:40
Flying Career
Deputy Director Training & Combat Evaluation (Feb 2022 – Apr 2023) Directorate of Operations, Air Headquarters, Islamabad
• Directed air mobility evaluations and ensured readiness through comprehensive training programs for flight crews.
Additional Deputy Director Policy & Publications
• Developed and standardized operational policies, improving procedural consistency across squadrons.
Squadron Operational Pilot (2015 – 2022)
• Participated in international air exercises such as Shaheen-VIII, China (2019), while leading squadron operations and administration.
• Held additional roles: Flight Avionics In-charge, ISO, and Adjutant. Education
Master of International Relations
Awaiting HEC Pakistan attestation of degree script (Expected within 2 months) Bachelor of Science (Aviation Sciences)
Pakistan Air Force Academy, University of Peshawar (2010 – 2012) Certifications & Courses
• Senior Command & Staff Course (Correspondence completed, 2022) Air War College, PAF Base Faisal, Karachi
o Completed the coursework but did not appear for exams due to early departure from the Air Force. Upon completion, would have earned a Master in War Studies.
• Junior Command & Staff Course (2020)
Juniors Command & Staff College, PAF Base, Peshawar
• Basic Staff Course (2013)
Juniors Command & Staff College, PAF Base, Peshawar
• CAE Simulator Training, Copenhagen, Denmark (2018)
• CBRN Basic & Advanced Courses – Chemical, Biological, Nuclear, and Radiological (2016, 2018)
• Airborne Course (Paratrooping), PAF Academy (2010) Professional Aviation Trainings
• Primary Flying Training – Super Mushak (2011 – 2012)
• Basic Flying Training – Cessna T-37 (2012 – 2013)
• Fighter Conversion Course – Karakorum-8 (2013 – 2014)
• Operational Conversion Course – F-7P/F-7PG (2015)
• Saab 2000 AWACS & Transport Conversion (2017)
• Karakorum Eagle AWACS Conversion (2019)
Skills & Competencies
• Technical Expertise: Extensive knowledge of aircraft operations, avionics systems, and modern aviation technology.
• Leadership & Strategy: Successfully led training and policy development projects, improving operational efficiency.
• Problem-Solving: Proven ability to resolve complex issues under pressure in both flight and administrative roles.
• Communication: Fluent in English, Urdu, Pashto, and conversational Arabic. Transferable Skills from Military
• Leadership & Decision-Making: Skilled in leading teams and making high-stakes decisions with precision.
• Risk & Time Management: Proficient in managing time-sensitive missions and minimizing risks in critical environments.
• Project Management: Experience overseeing large-scale, multi-phase operations to successful completion.