ISMAIL PASHA

• Conducting assessment/mentoring of learners on APACHE AH64E and AW 159 WILDCAT helicopters.
• Monitoring progress and providing feedback to ensure successful completion of NVQ Level 3 diplomas in Aeronautical/Aerospace engineering.
• Reviewing training objectives, mentoring, assessing, and verifying functional skills and vocational programs.
• Recently awarded Letter of Distinction for achieving KPIs and addressing business needs in record time.

• Managed administrative, security, and training functions.
• Led high-level delegations, established rigorous security protocols, and implemented SOPs.
• Served as Unit Signal and Communications Officer (Long C Qualified).

• Helicopter Pilot – Search and Rescue
• Aviation Management
• Flight Commander (Captain of Aircraft)
• Training Officer

Naval helicopter pilot qualified on British and French variants. Managed, coordinated, and conducted various flight operations, including briefings, mission preparations, and safety meetings. Experienced in managing helicopter operations during critical onshore and offshore situations. Executed global missions, focusing on search and rescue operations and humanitarian relief in crisis scenarios and natural disasters. As Flight Commander aboard Naval Ships, led operations as Aircraft Captain in international waters, showcasing strong operational leadership and adherence to international aviation doctrines.

As Squadron Training Officer, imparted ground schooling to trainee pilots in MET, ATC, Flight Safety, CRM, Airmanship, and Aircraft Technical Knowledge. Reviewed trainee progress, ensuring timely completion of flying training and aircraft-specific conversion courses.

• Junior Officer’s Training Officer
• Maritime Watchkeeping Officer – Naval Warships
• Operations Officer
• Navigating Officer
• Signal & Communications Officer/Electronic Warfare Officer
• Unit Administration Officer
• Coordination & Liaison Officer

Training and Instruction: As a Naval Skills Training Instructor, I delivered a comprehensive professional curriculum to prospective officers, covering seamanship, navigation, operations, and communications. I served as Officer of the Watch both at sea and in harbor onboard various sea-going platforms. Active participation in numerous multinational naval exercises has continually refined my leadership and operational skills.

Naval Operations Proficiency: With a profound understanding of Ops room responsibilities, I have hands-on experience in diverse maritime operations. This includes Replenishment at Sea (RAS), harbor entry and departure procedures, towing operations, advanced formation maneuvering, blind pilotage, and the precise roles of conning and navigating officer, particularly in guiding vessels through constrained waters.

Engagement with Foreign Navies: I have actively participated in multinational naval drills and exercises as a liaison officer, facilitating diverse maritime operations with foreign navies in asymmetric environments. I am proficient in crafting and delivering opening briefs and debriefs at the organizational level to ensure seamless operational execution and conducting safety assessments. As a Coordination Officer, I established collaborative partnerships with renowned navies such as the Royal Navy, UAE Navy, RSNF, and other prominent blue-water naval forces. This role provided valuable experiential insights into liaising with foreign navies during sea exercises, enhancing my operational knowledge and cultural awareness in global maritime settings.