Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Characteristics
Languages
Certification
Sport and social activity
Timeline
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KALOYAN NIKOLOV

KALOYAN NIKOLOV

First Officer at Compass Cargo Airlines
Sofia

Summary

Safety-oriented First Officer with extensive training in commercial aviation and aircraft systems. Proactive problem solver dedicated to ensuring optimal safety and efficiency. Recognized for a reliable work ethic and collaborative nature.


Possessing over 1300 total flight hours, including 613 hours as Pilot-in-Command and 575 hours as a First Officer on the B737.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Safety and Compliance Manager

Sky Adventures Bulgaria Ltd
02.2024 - Current
  • Conducted thorough internal audits to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and best practices.
  • Supported the implementation of new regulations within the organization by developing strategic plans and action items for each department.
  • Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Analyzed incident reports to identify trends and areas for safety improvement.

EFB Administrator and Performance Engineer

Compass Cargo Airlines
05.2023 - Current

First Officer

Compass Cargo Airlines
03.2022 - Current
  • Maintained strict adherence to SOPs, ensuring a consistent level of service and flight safety.
  • Navigated flights according to routes.
  • Checked aircraft equipment functionality before takeoff.
  • Collaborated with the Captain and colleagues from the office to ensure smooth communication and coordination during flights.

Commercial Pilot

Sky Adventures Bulgaria Ltd.
7 2021 - Current

TKI – Theoretical Knowledge Instructor

Private College of Transportation
09.2018 - Current

Delivered ground instruction in Aircraft Performance, Mass & Balance and Flight Planning in classroom and virtual environments.

Manager

Business navigation Ltd.
01.2020 - Current

Consultations in the field of aviation, transport, logistic; labour agency; personnel training;
drafting contracts, business-plans and internal regulations; commercial mediation etc.

EFB administrator

Holiday Europe
2 2022 - 12.2023

Performance Engineer and EFB administrator

FLY2SKY
10.2019 - 12.2023

Flight Operations Officer

Bulgaria Air
06.2021 - 12.2021

Junior Load control and flight coordinator

Swissport Bulgaria
06.2021 - 08.2021

Deputy Operational Control Center Manager, Deputy Ground Operational Manager, and Deputy Emergency Response Manager

FLY2SKY
04.2020 - 08.2021

Operator

Aviootryad Varna
09.2020 - 12.2020

Managing European project for vaccinating predators using aircraft.

Flight Operations Officer/Flight Dispatcher

FLY2SKY
08.2019 - 09.2020

Flight Operations Officer/Flight Dispatcher

Bulgaria Air
05.2018 - 08.2019

Junior Load control and flight coordinator

Swissport Bulgaria
08.2016 - 03.2018

Education

Bachelor - National Security Studies

University of Library Studies And Information Technologies
Sofia, Bulgaria
07.2020 - 05.2020

Bachelor of National Security -

University of Library Studies And Information Tech
Sofia, Bulgaria
04.2001 -

Secondary School "Uwekind"
Sofia, Bulgaria
05.2016 - 05.2016

Secondary School -

Uwekind
Sofia, Bulgaria
04.2001 -

Elementary School "Vladislav Gramatik"
Sofia, Bulgaria
05.2011 - 05.2011

Elementary School -

Vladislav Gramatik
Sofia, Bulgaria
04.2001 -

Skills

Office Administration

Decision-Making

Problem-solving abilities

Professionalism

Continuous Improvement

Teamwork and Collaboration

MS Office

Administrative Support

Attention to Detail

Personal Characteristics

Responsible, confident, orderly, diligent.

Languages

Bulgarian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Russian
Intermediate (B1)

Certification

Fuel Leak Training at Ryanair

Sport and social activity

Swimming competitor for the period 2007 - 2016. Member of the Bulgarian national team from 2012 until 2016. Repeated national champion in 200 m. individual medley, 400 m. individual medley, 1 500 m. free and other disciplines. Prize-awarded competitor in many national and international championships. A competitor in European and World swimming events, incl. Olympic games. In 2014 bestowed with the title "Master of Sport".


A volunteer at organizations for animal welfare.

Timeline

Safety and Compliance Manager

Sky Adventures Bulgaria Ltd
02.2024 - Current

EFB Administrator and Performance Engineer

Compass Cargo Airlines
05.2023 - Current

First Officer

Compass Cargo Airlines
03.2022 - Current

Flight Operations Officer

Bulgaria Air
06.2021 - 12.2021

Junior Load control and flight coordinator

Swissport Bulgaria
06.2021 - 08.2021

Fuel Leak Training at Ryanair

05-2021

Lauda Familiarization at Ryanair

05-2021

LID Differences Training at Ryanair

05-2021

LID Training Programme at Ryanair

05-2021

Operator

Aviootryad Varna
09.2020 - 12.2020

Bachelor - National Security Studies

University of Library Studies And Information Technologies
07.2020 - 05.2020

Deputy Operational Control Center Manager, Deputy Ground Operational Manager, and Deputy Emergency Response Manager

FLY2SKY
04.2020 - 08.2021

Manager

Business navigation Ltd.
01.2020 - Current

Performance Engineer and EFB administrator

FLY2SKY
10.2019 - 12.2023

Flight Operations Officer/Flight Dispatcher

FLY2SKY
08.2019 - 09.2020

TKI – Theoretical Knowledge Instructor

Private College of Transportation
09.2018 - Current

Flight Operations Officer/Flight Dispatcher

Bulgaria Air
05.2018 - 08.2019

Junior Load control and flight coordinator

Swissport Bulgaria
08.2016 - 03.2018

Secondary School "Uwekind"
05.2016 - 05.2016

Elementary School "Vladislav Gramatik"
05.2011 - 05.2011

Bachelor of National Security -

University of Library Studies And Information Tech
04.2001 -

Secondary School -

Uwekind
04.2001 -

Elementary School -

Vladislav Gramatik
04.2001 -

Commercial Pilot

Sky Adventures Bulgaria Ltd.
7 2021 - Current

EFB administrator

Holiday Europe
2 2022 - 12.2023
KALOYAN NIKOLOVFirst Officer at Compass Cargo Airlines