LWANGA JAMES SSEMPEWO
KAMPALA
Summary
Dynamic aviation professional with extensive experience at Air Serv Ltd, excelling in flight operations and training. Proven ability in decision-making and risk assessment, ensuring flight safety compliance. Recognized for exceptional communication and teamwork skills, fostering a collaborative environment while managing complex flight operations across multiple regions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Flight Operations
Air Serv Ltd
08.2019 - Current
Instructor/ Check Airman
Air Serv Ltd
01.2015 - Current
Company Pilot
Air Serv Ltd
01.2012 - Current
- The Company operates both Charters and Contracts for WFP and MSF in Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Central African Republic, Chad, Sudan, South Sudan, Mozambique, and occasionally to Kenya and Tanzania.
Chief Pilot
Air Serv Ltd
08.2018 - 08.2019
Flying Instructor
East African Civil Aviation Academy
Soroti
01.2007 - 01.2012
Education
Air Line Transport Pilot License -
East African Civil Aviation Academy
Soroti08.2015
Diploma in Commercial Piloting and Instrument Rating -
East African Civil Aviation Academy
Soroti01.2008
Private Pilot’s License -
East African Civil Aviation Academy
Soroti01.2007
Student’s Pilot License -
East African Civil Aviation Academy
Soroti01.2006
Electrical and Electronic Engineering -
Uganda Polytechnic
01.1998
Uganda Advanced Level Certificate (UNEB) -
Namilyango College
01.1994
Uganda Ordinary Level Certificate (UNEB) -
Kasasa Secondary School
01.1990
Primary Leaving Examinations Certificate -
Rubaga Boys’ Primary School
01.1985
Skills
- Flight instructing and training
- Multitasking capacity
- Self motivation
- Adaptability
- Time management abilities
- Excellent communication
- Conflict resolution
- Interpersonal communication
- Emergency Drills Management
- Passenger and cargo handling
- Professionalism
- Decision-making
- Teamwork
- Hazardous materials handling
- Analytical skills
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Aviation regulations
- Operational decision making
- Flight safety compliance
- Team building
- Problem solving
- Risk assessment
- Crew resource management
- Flight planning
- Check airman certification
- Cessna 208 proficiency
Type Ratings
- Group One, Land Planes
- Cessna Sky Hawk 172 (Single Engine)
- Cessna 310 R (Twin Engine)
- Cessna 208 B (Turbine Engine)
Languages
- Luganda
- Some Swahili
- English
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/08/70
- Nationality: UGANDA
References
- Captain Roderick Mlay, East African Civil Aviation Academy, P. O. Box 333, Soroti, Chief Ground Instructor, +256 772 446814, mlayroderick@yahoo.com
- Captain Yusuf Kayanga, East African Civil Aviation Academy, P. O. Box 333, Soroti, Former Senior Flying Instructor (Retired), +256 793 676631, athmankayanga@yahoo.com
- Captain Dawson Tanner, Zimex Ltd, P. O. Box 7548, Kampala, Training Captain, +256 787481788, cavudawson@gmail.com
Training
- FIT Course Certificate, CE-172 Sky Hawk (G-1000), Cessna Company, Independence, USA, 2010
- Flying Instructors Rating, East African Civil Aviation Academy, Soroti, 2008
- Aviation Accident Analysis Certificate
- Dangerous Goods Certificate
- Crew Resource Management Certificate
- Adverse Weather Certificate
- Air Aircraft Ground School Certificate for Cessna 208 B
- Operations Manual Certificate
- Safety Management Systems Certificates
- Standard Operations procedure Manual Certificates
- TAWS and TCAS Certificate
- Emergency procedures training Certificate
- Most are done yearly
Endorsements
- English Proficiency, level 6
- Radio Telephony
Total Hours
6257 Hrs
Timeline
Director of Flight Operations
Air Serv Ltd
08.2019 - Current
Chief Pilot
Air Serv Ltd
08.2018 - 08.2019
Instructor/ Check Airman
Air Serv Ltd
01.2015 - Current
Company Pilot
Air Serv Ltd
01.2012 - Current
Flying Instructor
East African Civil Aviation Academy
01.2007 - 01.2012
Air Line Transport Pilot License -
East African Civil Aviation Academy
Diploma in Commercial Piloting and Instrument Rating -
East African Civil Aviation Academy
Private Pilot’s License -
East African Civil Aviation Academy
Student’s Pilot License -
East African Civil Aviation Academy
Electrical and Electronic Engineering -
Uganda Polytechnic
Uganda Advanced Level Certificate (UNEB) -
Namilyango College
Uganda Ordinary Level Certificate (UNEB) -
Kasasa Secondary School
Primary Leaving Examinations Certificate -
Rubaga Boys’ Primary School