Ehtisham Minhas
Doha
Summary
Experienced aviation professional with over 23 years in flight operations, dispatch, safety, and ground handling. Licensed Flight Dispatcher with extensive exposure to VIP, charter, and commercial operations across Qatar, UAE, and Pakistan. Strong background in regulatory compliance, flight planning, airside coordination, documentation verification, technical assessments, safety audits, and AOC inspections. Skilled in leading operational teams and coordinating with civil aviation authorities and international aviation partners
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Pilot Selection Assessor
Qatar Airways
DOHA
01.2023 - Current
- Responsible for managing the technical assessment process for Flight Deck Crew recruitment. Involved in simulator session reviews, psychometric evaluations, documentation checks, and assessment design. Coordinates with Boeing, Airbus, and Training departments, manages the Cadet Pilot MPL program, and ensures full compliance with recruitment SOPs and regulatory standards.
Pilot, GROUND & FLIGHT OPERATION MANAGER FOR COMMERCIAL, CHARTER, FLIGHT SAFETY MANAGER/QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER, CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER
Pakistan Aviators and Aviation Pvt Ltd
01.2012 - 12.2022
- Oversaw dispatch, flight planning, fuel/load calculations, and regulatory coordination for charter and VIP operations. Managed overflight permissions, aircraft performance assessments, and crew briefings. Conducted internal audits, led safety and quality assurance procedures, supervised customer handling, and supported AOC inspections. Maintained operational relationships with civil aviation and international partners.
STATION MANAGER&COMMERCIAL, SAFETY MANAGER, Recruitment Manager
AIR SKY AVIATION CARGO COMPANY
03.2011 - 01.2012
- Directed dispatch operations, coordinated NOTAMs and weather briefings, and handled regulatory permissions. Managed recruitment functions, inspections, and liaison with customs, immigration, and CAA authorities
GROUND OPERATION MANAGER/FLIGHT PLANNING, SAFETY MANAGER
ROYAL JETS ABUDHABI
ABUDHABI
06.2009 - 01.2011
- Managed flight dispatch and ground handling operations for VVIP aircraft. Secured overflight and landing permits, coordinated crew briefings, and handled GCAA compliance, safety audits, and documentation
FLIGHT DISPATCHER/FLIGHT OPERATION OFFICER/STATION OFFICER
SHAHEEN AIR INTERNATIONAL
01.2003 - 05.2009
- Prepared operational flight plans, maintained flight watch, calculated aircraft weight and fuel requirements, and ensured timely coordination with ATC and ground control using systems such as SITAX and AFTN
Education
Masters and Bachelors - Information Technology
UNIVERSITY OF LAHORE
Lahore, Pakistan01.2012
MATRIC -
Education Board of Pakistan
Lahore, Pakistan01.2003
Skills
- Taleo,
- Oracle HRMS
- JEPP,
- SITA,
- SITAX,
- ARINC
- CUSTOMER SERVICE
- CARGO HANDLING
- RAMP HANDLING
- BOARDING
- LIDO Flight Planning
- AOC Inspections
- Crew Coordination
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/10/87
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Pakistani
Languages
Urdu
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
- CAA Pakistan Flight Dispatcher License #792
- FAA Dispatcher Conversion | PPS Flight Planning & ETOPS (USA)
- Airbus A310 / B737-200 Load & Trim Sheet Licenses
- ICAO/IATA DGR | ISO 9001:2015 Certified Lead Auditor
- Safety Management Systems & Flight Safety (Pakistan Air Force)
Timeline
Senior Pilot Selection Assessor
Qatar Airways
01.2023 - Current
Pilot, GROUND & FLIGHT OPERATION MANAGER FOR COMMERCIAL, CHARTER, FLIGHT SAFETY MANAGER/QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER, CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER
Pakistan Aviators and Aviation Pvt Ltd
01.2012 - 12.2022
STATION MANAGER&COMMERCIAL, SAFETY MANAGER, Recruitment Manager
AIR SKY AVIATION CARGO COMPANY
03.2011 - 01.2012
GROUND OPERATION MANAGER/FLIGHT PLANNING, SAFETY MANAGER
ROYAL JETS ABUDHABI
06.2009 - 01.2011
FLIGHT DISPATCHER/FLIGHT OPERATION OFFICER/STATION OFFICER
SHAHEEN AIR INTERNATIONAL
01.2003 - 05.2009
Masters and Bachelors - Information Technology
UNIVERSITY OF LAHORE
MATRIC -
Education Board of Pakistan
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