Rakan Alobaid

Airline Pilot | Aviation Consultant & Analyst | ATPL

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

I am a young ambitious aviator. I began my career when I was 14 years old as an aviation Analyst & Journalist—working with several airlines and aviation companies. Now serving as an airline pilot, Bachelor in Aeronautical since (3.92/4), Diploma in Aviation Safety, and Diploma in Air Traffic Control, with Aviation Management experience.

Experience

  • Airlines Consultant at The New Terminal One at JFK
    Feb 2026 - Present · 10 mos

  • Confidential Government (4 yrs 4 mos)
    • Aviation Strategy Consultant
      Nov 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Nov 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo
      Present

    • Airline Pilot | Airbus
      Aug 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 4 mos

    • Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
      Present

  • Air Mobility Sector at NEOM
    Jul 2021 - Mar 2022 · 9 mos

    Work with the Air Mobility sector leadership to develop the operating strategy for the department and work with corporate shared services to ensure that the department has adequate and suitable resources to deliver its objectives and that all areas are aligned to the strategy. Leading projects planning sessions. Ensuring that the project meet the deadlines proposed. Develop and manage relationships with external vendors, suppliers, service providers and regulatory bodies and provide contract management and administration services to the Sector. Work with the Finance Department to develop budgets, manage the financials for the area, and ensure compliance with all financial rules and regulations. Overseeing all incoming and outgoing project documentation. Participating in tender process i.e. design, submission and review. Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan. Designing risk mitigation plan. Conducting project review and creating detailed reports for sector management staff. Optimizing and improving processes and the overall approach where necessary. Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables. Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution. Securing growth opportunities and initiating new projects.

  • Aviation Analyst at Sabq Digital
    Feb 2018 - Jul 2021 · 3 yrs 6 mos

  • Committee Member at Ministry of Interior - KSA
    Oct 2017 - Apr 2019 · 1 yr 7 mos