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Ravan Safar oglu Qaflanov

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
Azerbaijan
01.2013

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
Ravan Safar oglu Qaflanov