Pilot Portfolio
Explore my skills and passion for aviation as a commercial pilot ready for takeoff.
Flight Hours
A breakdown of my total flying hours, where each hour has taught me something new and has made me a better pilot than I was yesterday.
270
23
Multi Engine
Total Flying Hours
100
Pilot in Command
52
Instrument (Simulated & Actual)
66
Cross Country
18
Night
Flight Training Units
From the mountainous areas of British Columbia to the flatlands of Alberta and Ontario, I was fortunate to experience the best of Canadian flight training, encountering vastly different landscapes and weather phenomena along the way.
I started my aviation journey here, earning my PPL, CPL, and night rating from ProIFR, while learning to fly in the ever-changing and complex Metro Vancouver airspace. I flew their Cessna 152 and 172, both equipped with classic six-pack instrumentation.
I learned how to fly a multi-engine plane and earned my Multi-Engine rating and Group 1 IFR, flying the PA44 with a mix of six-pack and glass cockpit instrumentation. I also noticed and learned about the stark differences between uncontrolled airspace and the controlled airspace I was used to flying in earlier.
Work Experience
As a commercial pilot, I have gained extensive training and skills, preparing me for my first role in aviation. Despite all of my flying experience, I have loved working in the aviation sector, even in a ground role. There's just something captivating about seeing larger and more complex airplanes take to the skies.
Side note: Yes, I somehow got featured in a stock footage video.
Aviation Experience
I learned the ever-changing security protocols and policies that need to be followed while ensuring we assist our guests and go above and beyond what is expected.
I greeted every passenger flying with our partner airlines with a smile and ensured they were assisted, including unaccompanied minors, passengers with special needs, and wheelchair passengers during both deplaning and enplaning.
Aakarshan's journey as a pilot has been marked by continuous learning and dedication, establishing him as one of the safest pilots I have had the pleasure to train. He possesses exceptional situational awareness and assessment abilities.
Class 1 Instructor at ProIFR
Pritom Roy Joy
Thank you for consistently meeting the team expectations. You are always punctual, fully prepared in uniform, and have positive energy and professionalism. Your respectful, trustworthy, and proactive attitude supports colleagues and guests. It is truly a pleasure working with you.
Guest Experience Supervisor at YVRAA
Jenny Weng
★★★★★
★★★★★
