Farhad Orakzai

Background

About Farhad Orakzai

Seasoned aviation professional and former F-16 Fighter and Instructor Pilot with over 18 years of experience in high-performance, mission-critical environments. During nearly 15 years of service in the Pakistan Air Force, I flew and instructed on the F-16, led advanced training programs, and conducted operational test and evaluation missions. I had the honor of representing my country in several international exercises, including Red Flag and Green Flag in the United States, where I was awarded a Superior Performer Certificate for outstanding performance. I hold an ICAO ATPL (A) License and am currently in the final stages of acquiring my TCCA ATPL (A) License, further enhancing my qualifications for both flight operations and regulatory compliance in global aviation environments. Following my military career, I transitioned into leadership roles across the aviation and aerospace sectors, bringing cockpit discipline to corporate strategy. I’ve held executive positions in operations, business relationship management, and program development. Currently, I serve as Director of Parts & Programs Business Development at Eagle Copters, where I lead commercial growth initiatives and strategic partnerships, leveraging my deep operational background and cross-cultural leadership experience.