{"id":73864,"date":"2024-11-06T23:50:36","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T18:20:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=73864"},"modified":"2024-11-07T23:56:59","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T18:26:59","slug":"qatar-airways-founding-boeing-777-pilot-retires","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/06\/qatar-airways-founding-boeing-777-pilot-retires\/","title":{"rendered":"One of Qatar Airways Founding Boeing 777 Pilot Retires After 26 Years"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

DOHA-<\/strong> Qatar Airways (QR)<\/a> Boeing 777 pilot Captain Jamil Areeki retires after serving the airline since its inception in 1993 (30 years ago).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Captain’s friend and co-workers planned a surprise send-off for him as he will fly the 777 as Pilot-in-command for the last time in his career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Qatar Airways<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Qatar Airways Pilot Retires<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Well, you may ask what’s so special about this, as it is common for pilots to retire and get a special send-off but this is super special as Captain Jamil is one of the founding pilots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further, we don’t have the exact information on when he joined the airline (on which date) but he has been with the airline since its launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Qatar Airways<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

His colleague, good friend, and Senior Manager of Flight Standards at Qatar Airways, Amin Suleiman Qush changed the roster of Captain Jamil and he co-piloted the 777 with him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other senior and junior pilots greeted him and one of the managers presented him with a certificate appreciating his work with a Doha-based carrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Qatar Airways<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Captain Jamil expressed his delight and said, “It’s the end of my career as a pilot. I contributed a little bit to building the airline. I was part of the founding pilot team. I have been supported by management in the fleet training. I have seen the world traveling using the excellent travel benefits. What I can say more? Thanks, everyone.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qatar Airways shared this memory of Captain’s last flight and wrote,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Captain Jameel prepares for his final journey before retirement, he is met with an unexpected and heartfelt surprise from his colleagues, celebrating not only his remarkable career but also the inspiring legacy he leaves behind.

This moment is a tribute to his dedication and the countless lives he has touched throughout his flying years.”<\/p>Qatar Airways Statement<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Qatar Airways<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The flight departed from Doha <\/a>and he was greeted by cabin crews later he cut the cakes and celebrated his retirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qatar Airways has more than 4,000 Pilots<\/strong> who operate a fleet of around 280 aircraft across 170 destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Qatar Airways<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Last year on November 5 (almost a year ago), the founding and one of the most outspoken CEO Akbar Al Baker resigned from his post. Badr Mohammed Al Meer became the new CEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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