Krushan Patel

Airline Pilot | BSc Software Engineering & Commercial Pilot | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University |
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About me

Krushan is a experienced aviation professional with an Airline Transport Pilot's License and Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (2012-2016) which is also regarded as the Harvard of the skies. With over 6 years at IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd), I currently serve as a Captain (since Feb 2023) based in Mumbai. Previously, I held roles as Senior First Officer on the A320 fleet (Nov 2020 - Feb 2023) and First Officer (Apr 2018 - Nov 2020), showcasing a solid track record in commercial aviation with also certain roles in Training and Flight safety. Krushans's strengths is in critical thinking, time management, and public speaking complement a passion for continuous learning. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, dancing, and playing musical instruments, reflecting a well-rounded and creative personality.

Strengths

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent learning

Weaknesses

Overthinking

Chemistry

Political Science

Biology

Qualifications

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Graduate(UG)

Software Engineering

2012-08-18 - 2016-12-18

Percentage/Grade: 3/4

Experiences

IndiGo Airlines

Captain

26/04/18 - 01/10/24

As the leader of the aircraft, I, the captain am ultimately responsible for everything that occurs during the flight. From Flight Safety, Flight Operations, Crew Management, Compliance to Reporting all comes under my purview.