Ravan Safar oglu Qaflanov
Qabala
Summary
Dynamic Technical Synoptician with proven expertise at Gabala International Airport, adept at delivering precise METAR and TAF reports. Recognized for strong decision-making skills and a commitment to aviation safety, ensuring compliance with ICAO and WMO standards while thriving under pressure in fast-paced environments. Dedicated to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Synoptician
Gabala International Airport
Gabala
09.2014 - Current
- Preparing synoptic forecasts and delivering them to flight crews
- Analyzing and generating METAR, TAF, SIGMET, and SYNOP reports
- Working with meteorological radar and satellite data to provide real-time weather analysis
- Predicting hazardous weather phenomena critical to aviation safety and issuing timely warnings
- Preparing accurate short-term and long-term weather forecasts
- Operating effectively in a shift-based environment under pressure
- Ensuring compliance with ICAO and WMO standards and procedures
- Supporting air traffic safety with timely and precise meteorological data
Education
Bachelor - Aviation Meteorology
Azerbaijan National Aviation Academy
Azerbaijan01.2013
Skills
- Proficient in preparing and interpreting METAR, TAF, SIGMET, SYNOP reports
- Skilled in reading synoptic charts and diagnosing meteorological events
- Strong ability to interpret satellite and radar imagery
- In-depth knowledge of ICAO and WMO meteorological standards
- Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook
- Effective both independently and as part of a team
- Capable of working under pressure in rotating shifts
- Highly accurate in producing operational weather reports and briefings for pilots
- Strong decision-making skills in critical situations
- In-depth understanding of aviation safety and regulatory compliance
- Experience in cooperation with government bodies and international organizations
- Dedicated to professional ethics, continuous improvement, and responsibility
Languages
- Azerbaijani, C1 (Native)
- English, B1 (Intermediate)
- Turkish, B1 (Intermediate)
- Russian, A2 (Basic)
Certification
Recurrent Course in 'Aviation Meteorology and Automatic Meteorological Surveillance Systems', Azerbaijan Airlines CJSC – National Aviation Academy, Pilots Training Centre, 03/01/22, Successfully completed an advanced-level recurrent course designed for aviation meteorology specialists, covering practical and theoretical modules on automated meteorological monitoring systems and synoptic forecasting.
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 02/04/92
Web
https://az.linkedin.com/in/ravan-qaflanov-7a33a0162
Languages
English
Intermediate
B1
Turkish
Upper Intermediate
B2
Russian
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Technical Synoptician
Gabala International Airport
09.2014 - Current
Bachelor - Aviation Meteorology
Azerbaijan National Aviation Academy