Captain Fuad Almarzooqi is a highly experienced aviation professional and Boeing 787/777 Captain with approximately 12,000 flight hours — including around 7,000 hours as Pilot-in-Command on Boeing 777/787 aircraft. His career spans commercial flight operations, pilot training, aviation safety, regulatory oversight, aircraft engineering and maintenance.
Professional Experience
Captain Fuad has held senior operational and technical responsibilities with Etihad Airways, the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Gulf Air and aviation maintenance organisations — giving him a broad understanding of the aviation ecosystem from flight operations and training through to regulatory compliance, safety and aircraft maintenance:
- Training Captain — Boeing 787: Etihad Airways / SIMS ADQ, UAE
- Captain / Training Captain / Safety Officer / Aviation Auditor: Etihad Airways
- Government Aviation Inspector & Principal Operations Inspector: General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), UAE
- Senior First Officer: Gulf Air
- Maintenance Management: Etihad Engineering / Gulf Aviation Maintenance Company
During his career, he has been involved in aircraft acceptance, simulator checks, regulatory inspections, flight operations, safety oversight, auditing and aircraft delivery and ferry operations. His experience covers Boeing and Airbus aircraft, with flight and operational qualifications associated with the B777, B787, B767, Gulfstream IV and G500.
Aviation Safety & Regulatory Expertise
Captain Fuad brings substantial experience in aviation safety management, regulatory compliance, operational auditing and accident investigation. His background includes service as an aviation safety officer and auditor, as well as deep familiarity with the UAE civil aviation regulatory framework through his work with the GCAA. He is associated with the International Society of Air Safety Investigators (ISASI) and has completed specialist accident-investigation training.
Education & Professional Qualifications
Captain Fuad holds a Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Studies from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida, USA, together with an Associate qualification in Avionics Engineering. His professional qualifications include:
- Boeing B777 / B787 Captain
- Type Rating Instructor (TRI) · Type Rating Examiner (TRE) · Synthetic Flight Instructor (SFI)
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Licence
- Certified Aircraft Accident Investigator
- GCAA aviation inspection, aviation safety and auditing qualifications
Selected Aviation Highlights
Throughout his career, Captain Fuad has participated in a number of significant aviation activities — including aircraft delivery and ferry flights from the United States, aircraft acceptance activities, presidential flight operations, simulator assessments and aviation operations associated with major international events in Abu Dhabi.
With his combination of flight operations, training, aviation safety, regulatory and technical experience, Captain Fuad contributes to the development and delivery of professional aviation operations, training and MRO-related capabilities.