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Gijdé Aaron

Certified Commercial Pilot
Belgium

Summary

Highly motivated and disciplined aviator with a strong work ethic and a deep commitment to safety as the top priority. Skilled in operating within high-pressure environments while maintaining precision, situational awareness, and effective crew coordination. Dedicated to continuous learning and professional development in line with the highest aviation standards.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Business Owner

GELEK NV
09.2018 - Current
  • Founded the company to finance my pilot studies.
  • Responsible for the daily operations of the company, mainly installation of electric vehicle charging stations.
  • Performing urgent electrical repairs under time pressure, and managing daily financial and administrative aspects of the business.

Surf Instructor / Lifeguard

Icarus NV
06.2013 - 09.2018
  • Responsible for ensuring the safety and quality of surf lessons through clear instruction and supervision.
  • Additionally assisted in the daily operations of the surf school, including planning, client coordination, and general organizational support.

Surf Instructor

Coastline Capetown
10.2017 - 05.2018
  • Increased client satisfaction through consistent communication, feedback sessions, and progress reports.

Surf Instructor

Actionsports WA
11.2016 - 05.2017
  • Monitored changing weather and ocean conditions with potential to impact surf activities.
  • Documented class activities, maintained paperwork.

Surf Instructor

Kiteglobing Mauritius
09.2016 - 11.2016

Enforced strict policies for safety in and out of water.

Education

Commercial Pilot -

Skywings Flight Training
Antwerp, Belgium

High School Diploma -

Koninklijk Technisch Atheneum
Brugge, Belgium
01-2016

Firefighter And Emergency Response Training -

Wobra
Gent, Belgium
01-2016

Instructor Level 2 -

IKO International Kiteboarding Organization
Southampton, England
01-2015

Lifeguard -

Wobra Lifeguard Institution
Brugge, Belgium
01-2014

Skills

  • Resilient under pressure
  • Problem solving and decision making
  • Team player
  • Effective communication

Certification

PPL

Experience

Total Flight Time Hours: 235:45h


PIC SE VFR: 104:19



Timeline

CPL

05-2025

ME-IR

04-2025

SE-IR

02-2025

ELP level 5

02-2025

PPL

10-2022

Business Owner

GELEK NV
09.2018 - Current

Surf Instructor

Coastline Capetown
10.2017 - 05.2018

Surf Instructor

Actionsports WA
11.2016 - 05.2017

Surf Instructor

Kiteglobing Mauritius
09.2016 - 11.2016

Surf Instructor / Lifeguard

Icarus NV
06.2013 - 09.2018

Commercial Pilot -

Skywings Flight Training

High School Diploma -

Koninklijk Technisch Atheneum

Firefighter And Emergency Response Training -

Wobra

Instructor Level 2 -

IKO International Kiteboarding Organization

Lifeguard -

Wobra Lifeguard Institution
Gijdé AaronCertified Commercial Pilot