Kirk Allen
Summary
Experienced captain with over 12,083 hours of multi-crew turbine flight experience, including 8,583 hours as Pilot in Command. Committed to upholding aviation excellence through versatility and dedication to safety. Proven track record of successfully navigating challenging situations and ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers and crew members. Passionate about continuously improving skills and staying current with industry regulations to deliver top-notch performance in all aspects of flight operations.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Captain, AT802
Conair Aerial Firefighting
02.2025 - Current
*Retardant tanker fire suppression for the Government of Alberta.
Captain, DHC6 400
Zimex Aviation
03.2017 - 01.2025
*VVIP passenger transport across northern and coastal regions of Saudi Arabia.
Captain, DC-3T, DHC6
Kenn Borek Air
03.1998 - 11.2017
*Worldwide aerial survey and surveillance US NAVY
*Arctic, Antarctic, Northern Europe aerial survey AWI Institute Bremen Germany.
*Passenger and cargo Arctic regions of Canada
*Worldwide aircraft ferry.
Captain, DHC6
European Coastal Airlines
03.2016 - 11.2016
*Scheduled passenger service throughout Croatia and Italy.
Captain, LR60
Skyway Jet Management
03.2007 - 12.2011
*Promoted to Captain on LR60 in 2009.
*VIP transport throughout Europe, Middle East and Asia
Captain, DHC6
Aero Management Services
03.2006 - 12.2006
*Facilitated transportation services for local government entities and SONANGOL throughout Angola.
Captain, DHC6
Maldivian Air Taxi
03.1998 - 03.2006
*Initially started as FO becoming a Captain on DHC6 in the year 2000.
*C185 pilot
*Schedualed passenger services throughout the Republic of Maldives
Pilot
Okanagan Sky Dive
05.1996 - 05.1997
* My first flying job, C182 Skydive
Education
EASA Conversion
Oxford Aviation
Oxford UK10-2004
Aviation Diploma
Okanagan College
Kelowna, BC04-1998
High School Diploma -
Banff Community High School
Banff, AB06-1989
Skills
- Multi crew turbine 12083
- Pilot in command 8583
- Jet 1221
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Captain, AT802
Conair Aerial Firefighting
02.2025 - Current
Captain, DHC6 400
Zimex Aviation
03.2017 - 01.2025
Captain, DHC6
European Coastal Airlines
03.2016 - 11.2016
Captain, LR60
Skyway Jet Management
03.2007 - 12.2011
Captain, DHC6
Aero Management Services
03.2006 - 12.2006
Captain, DC-3T, DHC6
Kenn Borek Air
03.1998 - 11.2017
Captain, DHC6
Maldivian Air Taxi
03.1998 - 03.2006
Pilot
Okanagan Sky Dive
05.1996 - 05.1997
EASA Conversion
Oxford Aviation
Aviation Diploma
Okanagan College
High School Diploma -
Banff Community High School
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