Francisco Symonds
Panama
Summary
Experienced airline pilot with a strong background in flight instruction and operational safety. Currently, a First Officer on the Boeing 737 at Copa Airlines, with 4,000 flight hours. Trained in the U.S. as a Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII, MEI) and experienced in the Academia Latinoamericana de Aviación Superior (ALAS), Copa Airlines' official flight academy. Holds a FAA Commercial Pilot License and ATPL under EASA and ICAO regulations. Specialized in pilot training, operational safety, and regulatory compliance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Officer B737
Copa Airlines
09.2023 - Current
- Safe and efficient flight operations on the Boeing 737 fleet.
- Compliance with operational safety procedures and regulations.
- Crew coordination to ensure smooth and secure flights.
Flight Instructor and Check Airman
Academia Latinoamericana de Aviación Superior (ALAS) – Copa Airlines
02.2018 - 06.2020
- Trained future Copa Airlines pilots under ICAO and AAC Panama standards.
- Evaluated candidates to ensure the selection of highly qualified instructors.
- Developed safety and training programs in alignment with aviation regulations.
Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII, MEI)
Flight School
01.2015 - 09.2017
- Provided visual and instrument flight instruction for student pilots.
- Trained multi-engine aircraft operations for pilot certification.
- Ensured FAA regulatory compliance in pilot training programs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Instituto Politecnico
Uruguay02-2014
Skills
- Commercial aircraft operations
- Flight instruction for single and multi-engine aircraft
- Operational safety and regulatory compliance
- Instructor evaluation and selection
- Development of aviation training programs
Certification
- FAA Commercial Pilot License
- ATPL EASA
- ATPL ICAO
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII, MEI) – FAA
Languages
Spanish – Native
English – ICAO Level 5
Timeline
First Officer B737
Copa Airlines
09.2023 - Current
Flight Instructor and Check Airman
Academia Latinoamericana de Aviación Superior (ALAS) – Copa Airlines
02.2018 - 06.2020
Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII, MEI)
Flight School
01.2015 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
Instituto Politecnico
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