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Swaleh Garwan

Mombasa ,Kenya

Summary

First Officer with over 1 year of experience operating Cessna 208B and C208B EX aircraft equipped with Garmin G1000 avionics. Proficient in safe and efficient flight operations, with strong adaptability to diverse routes and operating conditions. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Line Pilot First Officer (C208B)

Safarilink
03.2025 - Current
  • Currently operating as a Line Pilot (First Officer) on the C208 Caravan.
  • Successfully completed comprehensive Indoctrination Training, including:
  • C208 Ground School
  • Garmin G1000 Avionics Systems
  • Crew Resource Management (CRM)
  • Dangerous Goods Handling
  • Aviation Security (AVSEC)
  • Safety Management Systems (SMS)
  • Company Navigation Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

First Officer

Mombasa Air Safari
3 2024 - 03.2025

Operated C208B aircraft with a total of 550 hours on type.

  • Completed post-flight duties promptly, contributing to quick aircraft turnover times for subsequent flights.
  • Worked flexible hours across day, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Reduced risk of incidents by strictly adhering to CRM principles throughout all stages of flight operations.
  • Managed challenging weather conditions, successfully navigating turbulence while maintaining passenger comfort.

Safety Pilot

BAYLINE LIMITED
11.2023 - 01.2024

Worked at Bayline limited as a safety pilot operating the Beechcraft King Air 350i

  • Set courses and monitored in-flight data, autopilot and weather conditions to maintain schedule and safety.
  • Performed comprehensive checklists prior to takeoff to reduce possible safety issues.

Education

O Level - High School

Nairobi Academy
Nairobi

Greenwood
Mombasa, Mombasa District, Kenya

Integrated Flight School/Modular

Progress Flight Academy
Port Elizabeth/Johannesburg

Private Pilot License

Superior Pilot Services
Midrand, Johannesburg

CPL/MEIR

Eagle Air
Pretoria, South Africa

Skills

  • Self-Motivated
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Certification

  • Private Pilot License (PPL)

  • Commercial Pilot License (CPL)

  • Multi Engine Instrument Rating (MEIR)

Additional Information

Total Flight Time: 800

PIC: 600

Multi Engine:33

Single Engine:209

Simulator Hours:36

C208: 550

G1000: 86

Safety Pilot Hours on King Air 350i:7

CERTIFICATIONS

11-2019

AVIATION CREDENTIALS

License Held: SPL/PPL/CPL

License Number: 27/06/2025

Type rating: C172/PA28/PA34/C208B

KCAA Medical Class 1: 24/06/2025

English Proficiency: Level 6 (Indefinite)

IR: 20/09/2025

Radio License: 04/11/2026

Personal Information

Title: Pilot

Languages

English
Beginner
A1
Arabic
Beginner
A1
Swahili
Beginner
A1

Timeline

Line Pilot First Officer (C208B)

Safarilink
03.2025 - Current

Safety Pilot

BAYLINE LIMITED
11.2023 - 01.2024

First Officer

Mombasa Air Safari
3 2024 - 03.2025

O Level - High School

Nairobi Academy

Greenwood

Integrated Flight School/Modular

Progress Flight Academy

Private Pilot License

Superior Pilot Services

CPL/MEIR

Eagle Air
Swaleh Garwan