Hakan Yurdakul has a diverse and extensive background in the aviation industry spanning over 18 years. He began his career as a machine operator in a military defense company while completing high school, eventually earning a bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering. His journey in aviation commenced at TAI, where he served as a Contract Administrator, contributing to various successful civil and military projects, particularly focusing on state-of-the-art avionics integration.

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Driven by an unwavering passion for aviation, Mr. Yurdakul further honed his skills by transitioning into piloting. Under the guidance of a close friend, he secured his commercial pilot license from the esteemed Lufthansa Inter-cockpit Flight School. Mr. Yurdakul has since accumulated extensive experience flying various Boeing aircraft, including the 757, 737, and currently holds a captaincy position for the Boeing 747 with ACT Airlines.

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While maintaining his active flying status, Mr. Yurdakul embarked on a leadership role at Level Aero. As the Senior Vice President of Flight Integrity, he leverages his combined expertise in engineering, flight safety, incident investigation, and piloting to represent the company and provide invaluable advisory services on flight-related technologies to prospective clients.
Mr. Yurdakul's dedication and diverse skillset have positioned him as a prominent figure in the aviation industry. His commitment to excellence extends beyond Level Aero, continuously contributing to the advancement and integrity of flight operations across the broader aviation sector.