Airline Captain CV example
A complete, ATS-friendly Airline Captain CV you can use as a model: a ready-made professional summary, the skills employers search for, and achievement bullets written with strong action verbs.
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Airline Captain with 5 total hours and 20 hours in command on the 15. Proven record in safety, crew leadership and SOP compliance.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Commanded 5+ sectors on the 20 fleet with an excellent safety record.
- Led flight and cabin crews using CRM and threat and error management.
- Passed all proficiency checks (LPC/OPC) and line checks on first attempt.
- Supported line training of new first officers as 3.
- Maintained on-time performance above 12% across short and medium-haul routes.
SKILLS
Command & Decision Making · Crew Resource Management (CRM) · Multi-Crew Cooperation · Threat & Error Management · Flight Planning · SOP Compliance · EFB Operations · Line Training · Abnormal & Emergency Procedures · Safety Management System
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree – relevant field
Numbers in the sample are illustrative. Replace them with your real results.
Professional summary example
Key skills for a Airline Captain
Experience bullet examples
- Commanded [X]+ sectors on the [X] fleet with an excellent safety record.
- Led flight and cabin crews using CRM and threat and error management.
- Passed all proficiency checks (LPC/OPC) and line checks on first attempt.
- Supported line training of new first officers as [X].
- Maintained on-time performance above [X]% across short and medium-haul routes.
Replace [X] with your real numbers.
How to write a strong Airline Captain CV
- Put "Airline Captain" (or the exact title from the job ad) under your name — ATS systems match titles first.
- Start every bullet with a strong verb and add a number: volume, %, money or time saved.
- Mirror the ad's keywords in your skills and summary — e.g. Command & Decision Making, Crew Resource Management (CRM), Multi-Crew Cooperation — but only skills you really have.
- Keep it to one page under 3 years of experience, two pages at most otherwise.
- Use a single-column template with standard headings for online applications.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a Airline Captain CV be?
One page if you have under 3 years of experience; up to two pages for experienced Airline Captains. Focus on the last 10 years.
What skills should I put on a Airline Captain CV?
Lead with the skills in the job ad. Common ones include Command & Decision Making, Crew Resource Management (CRM), Multi-Crew Cooperation, Threat & Error Management, Flight Planning, SOP Compliance.
Should a Airline Captain CV include a photo?
It depends on the country: common in the Gulf and parts of Europe, but not expected in the US, UK or Canada, where it's safer to leave it out.