# JETNL.com — Captain Arjen Dekker
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> Arjen Dekker is a B747-400 Line Training Captain, Airline Pilot, and Boeing 747 Pilot based in Europe. He holds an EASA ATPL(A) and has 11,324 total flight hours including 6,982 as Pilot in Command (PIC). He is a Nominated Line Training Captain (LTC), Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) Gatekeeper, and Trusted Pilot. He has a Bachelor of Engineering (B-Eng) degree and is technology and AI-minded. He is open to Airline Captain and command opportunities worldwide.

## Search Identity (Recruiter Keywords)
- B747-400 Line Training Captain
- Airline Pilot
- Boeing 747 Pilot
- B747-400 Captain
- B747 Captain
- Boeing Captain
- Widebody Captain
- Cargo Captain
- EASA ATPL Pilot
- Line Training Captain (LTC)
- European Airline Captain
- Dutch Airline Captain
- Long Haul Captain
- Heavy Jet Captain
- ACMI Captain
- Freight Captain

## Personal Identity
- Full name: Arjen Dekker
- Nationality: Dutch (Netherlands)
- Based: Europe
- Website: https://jetnl.com/
- Airports page: https://jetnl.com/airports.html
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flyingdutchman1/
- Contact: arjen@jetnl.com

## Current Role
- Title: B747-400 Line Training Captain (LTC) — Nominated
- Employer: Compass Cargo Airlines
- Operations: Emirates SkyCargo worldwide cargo flights
- Based: Sofia, Bulgaria / Dubai, UAE
- Since: January 2026

## Professional Summary
Highly experienced Airline Captain and B747 Captain with 11,300+ flight hours, including extensive command and instructional experience on the Boeing 747-400. Recognized for strong leadership, safety performance, and procedural discipline within global long-haul operations. Proven ability to operate in complex, high-risk environments, applying advanced Threat and Error Management (TEM), effective Crew Resource Management (CRM), and sound command decision-making. Technology and AI-minded aviator with a Bachelor of Engineering background.

## Licenses & Ratings
- EASA ATPL(A) — Airline Transport Pilot License
- Boeing B747-400 Type Rating
- Bombardier DHC-8 Q315 Type Rating
- Line Training and Checking Commander (LTC)
- ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 6
- EASA Class I Medical (current and valid)
- US Visa C1/D

## Certificates & Qualifications
EASA ATPL(A), B747-400 Type Rating, DHC-8 Q315 Type Rating, LTC, ICAO LPE Level 6,
MCC, UPRT, EFB, PRM, LVO CAT III, NAT-HLA, MNPS, FANS, RVSM, PBN, DGR, ESET,
CRM, SMS, FDM, FRMS, TEM, RHS, First Aid

## Flight Hours
- Total Time: 11,324
- PIC Total: 6,982
- SIC Total: 4,342
- B747-400 Total: 8,367
- B747-400 PIC: 5,400
- B747-400 SIC: 2,967
- DHC-8 Q315 Total: 2,790
- DHC-8 Q315 PIC: 1,480
- DHC-8 Q315 SIC: 1,310
- Light Aircraft (3 types) PIC: 102
- Light Aircraft SIC: 65
- Multi Engine: 11,178
- CS-25 Multi Pilot: 11,156
- Single Engine: 146

## Employment History
- Jan 2026 – Present: LTC Captain B747-400, Compass Cargo Airlines (Sofia/Dubai) — Nominated Line Training Captain, Emirates SkyCargo worldwide cargo flights
- Dec 2024 – Jan 2026: Captain B747-400, Compass Cargo Airlines (Sofia/Dubai) — Emirates SkyCargo worldwide scheduled and non-scheduled cargo flights
- Feb 2018 – Dec 2024: Captain B747-400, MyCargo Airlines (Istanbul/Jeddah/Doha) — Qatar Airways, Saudi Airlines, Turkish Airlines, DHL, UPS
- Mar 2017 – Jan 2018: Captain B747-400, Cargolux Italia (Milan) — scheduled and chartered global cargo flights
- May 2015 – Jan 2018: Trusted Pilot & FDM Gatekeeper, Cargolux Italia (Milan)
- Jun 2011 – Mar 2017: First Officer B747-400, Cargolux Italia (Milan)
- Sep 2006 – Aug 2010: Captain DHC-8 Q315, Denim Air (Amsterdam/Barcelona/Lagos) — Air Nostrum, Arik Air, VVIP and special operations
- May 2004 – Sep 2006: First Officer DHC-8 Q315, Denim Air (Amsterdam) — Air Nostrum

## Key Strengths
1. Professional Discipline & Regulatory Compliance (Airmanship / Safety Leadership)
   Uncompromising adherence to SOPs, regulatory requirements, and procedures. Sound airmanship and consistent compliant decision-making.
2. Analytical Decision Making & Threat and Error Management (TEM / Problem Solving)
   Structured, evidence-based decision-making under pressure. Proactive TEM application to anticipate, mitigate and manage operational risks.
3. Leadership Communication & Crew Resource Management (CRM / Command Presence)
   Communicates with clarity, precision, and authority to flight crew, cabin crew, ATC, and ground operations.

## Operational & Leadership Experience
- Trusted Pilot & FDM Gatekeeper: safety data monitoring, flight operations liaison
- Pilot Recruitment: candidate assessment and selection
- Operational Projects: crew hotel/catering contract negotiation; development of paperless training/checking systems
- Chairman: University Study Foundation
- VVIP / Government Flights: high-security, high-precision missions in Africa
- Special Operations: conflict zones, humanitarian missions, jungle, desert, extreme winter operations
- Technology & AI Minded: actively embracing AI tools, automation, and digital innovation in aviation

## Technical & IT Proficiency
- EFB & Flight Ops: Jeppesen FD Pro, Lido, Boeing OPT, Boeing Aviator
- Training & Ops Platforms: CAE Pelesys, Skybook, Flyco
- General IT: macOS, Windows, Android, Microsoft Teams, Airwatch

## Operational Regions
North Atlantic, Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia, Middle East, Far East, Pacific, Russia

## Destinations
147 airports across 62 countries — full list: https://jetnl.com/airports.html

## Languages
- Dutch: Native
- English: Fluent (ICAO Level 6)
- Spanish: Fluent
- German: Professional

## Education
- B747-400 LTC Course, 2026 — Sofia/Dubai
- B747-400 Type Rating, 2011 — Cargolux Airlines, Luxembourg
- DHC-8 Q315 Type Rating, 2004 — CAE, Madrid
- MCC on B737-400, 2003 — CAE, Brussels
- Fully Integrated JAA/EASA ATPL Flight Course, 2001–2003 — NLS, Maastricht
- Bachelor of Engineering (B-Eng / Ing.), 1996–2000 — Windesheim University, Zwolle
- QS 9000 Quality Systems Implementation & Auditor — early career
- Technical Designer, Industrial manufacturing — early career

## Open To
Arjen Dekker is open to Airline Captain, B747 Captain, Boeing Captain, and command opportunities in widebody cargo, passenger, ACMI, and business aviation. Based in Europe. Available for international operations worldwide.

## Contact
- Email: arjen@jetnl.com
- Website: https://jetnl.com/

## Target Operators
Arjen Dekker is actively seeking command opportunities with the following operators:

- Emirates Airlines (Dubai, UAE) — B777, A350 or A380 command — https://jetnl.com/emirates.html
- Riyadh Air (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) — B787 Dreamliner command — https://jetnl.com/riyadh-air.html
- Dubai Royal Air Wing (Dubai, UAE) — B747-400 command — https://jetnl.com/dubai-royal.html