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Kanta Asaga

Higashigotanda

Summary

Accomplished Captain at Jetstar Japan, demonstrating exceptional leadership in enhancing flight safety and efficiency. Experienced in diverse weather conditions and aircraft, including the A321neo ferry flight. Proven track record in maintaining safety operation.

Flight Experience Summary (As of 21th November 2024)

Type rating: B737, A320

Total Flight time: 8351hrs

PIC time: 3081hrs(A320 PIC time: 2994hrs)

First Officer experience: 4147hrs (B737:1114hrs, A320: 3033hrs)

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Captain, A320

Jetstar Japan
Narita, Chiba
10.2019 - Current
  • Made lots of effective Ground schools as Training Instructor Pilot.
  • Introduced effective new procedures which contribute fuel and cost saving as Fleet Technical Manager.
  • Assisted in developing new policies and procedures as Fleet Technical Manager.
  • Experienced A321neo Ferry Flight from Hamburg Airbus Facility to Narita Airport as Captain.
  • Maintained high levels of Safety throughout flight as Captain.
  • Maintained great atmosphere that crews and ground staffs feel comfortable expressing themselves as Captain.
  • Facilitated successful aircraft upgrades by working closely with maintenance teams during transition periods

First Officer, A320

Jetstar Japan
Narita, Chiba
04.2015 - 10.2019
  • Maintained strict adherence to SOPs, ensuring a consistent level of service and flight safety.
  • Studied hard to become a Captain.
  • Experienced lots of international flight.
  • Collaborated with the Captain and crew members to ensure smooth communication and coordination during flights.

First Officer, B737

AIRDO
Haneda, Tokyo
01.2012 - 03.2015
  • Flew B737-500 for 1114 hours as First Officer.
  • Learned basic knowledge about Commercial Aircraft throughout B737.
  • Experienced lots of winter snow operations.
  • Studied a basic high altitude weather knowledge and experienced various weather condition.
  • Learned the reasons for turbulence from the weather charts for every post flight.

Pilot Trainee

JAL Express
Itami, Osaka
10.2008 - 12.2011
  • Made best effort into flight training with colleagues.
  • Flew TB-10 and BE-76. Flight training was in Adelaide, Australia.
  • Got Commercial Pilot license and Instrument Rating.

Education

Bachelor of Human Science -

Waseda University
04.2001 - 03.2008

High School Diploma -

Waseda High School
04.2001 - 03.2004

Skills

  • Passenger Safety

  • Multitasking Abilities

  • Time management abilities

  • Self Motivation

  • Decision-Making

Timeline

Captain, A320

Jetstar Japan
10.2019 - Current

First Officer, A320

Jetstar Japan
04.2015 - 10.2019

First Officer, B737

AIRDO
01.2012 - 03.2015

Pilot Trainee

JAL Express
10.2008 - 12.2011

Bachelor of Human Science -

Waseda University
04.2001 - 03.2008

High School Diploma -

Waseda High School
04.2001 - 03.2004
Kanta Asaga