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Captain Marcus Okonkwo

B737 MAX Captain · 12,000 Hours · Aviation Safety Expert

Lagos, Nigeria Nigerian

ICAO ATPL B737 MAX Type Rating B737 NG Type Rating CRM Facilitator

About

A highly experienced Boeing 737 pilot with over 12,000 hours and a background in aviation safety and accident investigation. Marcus serves as a Safety Pilot Representative and sits on the airline's Safety Review Board. He has contributed to ICAO working groups on runway safety and has presented at international aviation safety conferences. Currently based in Lagos, he is also committed to developing aviation talent across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Experience

Training Captain - B737 MAX

Air Peace

2018 — Present

Pilot-in-Command and type rating examiner on B737 MAX fleet.

Senior First Officer - B737

Arik Air

2012 — 2018

Domestic and West African regional operations.

Education

Nigerian College of Aviation Technology

Commercial Pilot Licence

2009

Cranfield University, UK

MSc Aviation Safety Management

2015

Aircraft Experience

Boeing 737 MAX 8 Boeing 737-800 Boeing 737-700 Beechcraft 1900D

Flight Hours

Total Hours12,000

PIC Hours7,500

Night Hours3,200

Instrument8,900

Ratings & Licenses

ICAO ATPL

B737 MAX Type Rating

B737 NG Type Rating

CRM Facilitator

Open to Mentorship

This pilot is available to mentor aspiring aviators.