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Gueorgui Grozev

Line Training Captain Boeing 737
Sofia

Summary

Experienced Boeing Captain with 9200+ hours, including 5600 hours as Pilot in Command on Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Line training captain in Ryanair, Europe's largest airline group. Bachelor of Aviation Business Administration from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, a globally recognized leader in higher aviation education. Proven track record of safety and efficiency, combined with strong leadership, training, and safety management expertise.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Training Captain

Ryanair
08.2022 - Current
  • Total Hours: 5200 PIC
  • Conducting line training and flight standardization for cadets, new first officers, and captains.
  • Delivering standardized training and checking, ensuring pilots are trained to industry-leading standards.
  • Promoting safety awareness, proficiency and skill development, professionalism, and decision-making.




Captain Boeing 737-800

Ryanair
02.2017 - Current
  • Hours flown: 5200 PIC
  • Demonstrating effective leadership, decision-making, and workload management to ensure safety and efficiency.
  • Implementing effective CRM strategies to maintain the company's high safety standards.




Captain MD 80

Bulgarian Air Charter
05.2014 - 02.2017
  • Hours flown: 1500 PIC
  • Contributing to the airline's demanding charter and ACMI operations, flying diverse routes, and catering to a variety of client needs.
  • Demonstrating technical and non-technical proficiency, adaptability, and flexibility to ensure safe and efficient operations.



First Officer MD 80

Bulgarian Air Charter
04.2008 - 05.2014
  • Hours flown: 2300
  • Maintaining strict adherence to SOPs, assisting with navigation, communication, and systems management.
  • Strong technical proficiency, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team to ensure the safety and efficiency of flight operations.

Flight Instructor

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
08.2007 - 12.2007

Providing flight instruction to student pilots, emphasizing foundational flying skills and safety procedures.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Aviation Business Administration

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL, USA
04.2001 -

Skills

    Airline Leadership & Decision-Making

    Pilot Training & Standardization
    Crew Resource Management (CRM)

    Emotional Intelligence & Team Leadership
    Multilingual Communication (Bulgarian, English, Spanish, Portuguese)

    Flexible and adaptable

    Problem-solving

    Dependable and responsible

Additional Information

  • EASA (ATPL) | B737 300-900 Type Rating (Valid until 30.04.2025)
  • EASA Class 1 Medical Certification (Valid until 17.12.2025)
  • ICAO English Proficiency Level 6 (Fluent – Expert Level)

Achievements

Chairman of the Local Air Safety Group (LASG) Sofia base (2018-2022). The LASG is the base of the safety pyramid that supports Ryanair’s Safety Management System System.

Timeline

Line Training Captain

Ryanair
08.2022 - Current

Captain Boeing 737-800

Ryanair
02.2017 - Current

Captain MD 80

Bulgarian Air Charter
05.2014 - 02.2017

First Officer MD 80

Bulgarian Air Charter
04.2008 - 05.2014

Flight Instructor

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
08.2007 - 12.2007

Bachelor of Science - Aviation Business Administration

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
04.2001 -
Gueorgui GrozevLine Training Captain Boeing 737