Donghoon Shin
Airline Pilot
Yongin-si,41
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Chairman
Air Premia Pilots’ Association
01.2021 - Current
- Represent pilots’ interests in labor relations, safety initiatives, and policy advocacy.
- Promote positive safety culture and sustainable working conditions.
Senior Vice President
Korean Pilot Unions Alliance
01.2023 - Current
- Coordinate efforts among pilot labor unions nationally to advance aviation safety and labor standards.
Flight Operations
Air Premia
01.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: Founding team member of Air Premia, a long-haul startup airline.
- Gatekeeper and Safety Investigator for operational safety programs.
- Founding team member of Air Premia, a long-haul startup airline.
Captain
Hainan Airlines
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Operated international and domestic routes, contributing to flight safety and crew training.
First Officer to Captain
Korean Air
01.1998 - 01.2015
- Accumulated extensive international flight experience across Boeing 737NG, 747-400, and 787 fleets.
- Held union leadership positions focusing on flight safety and Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA).
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Law and Public Administration
Seoul Digital University
Bachelor’s Degree - Applied Statistics
Kyonggi University
High School Diploma - undefined
Youngil High School
Certification
IFALPA/ALPA-K Accident Investigator Accreditation
Flight Experience
Boeing 737-NG, 747-400, 787, Approximately 15,000 hours
Key Investigations And Incident Involvement
- Asiana Airlines Flight 214 crash landing (2013)
- Korean Air Flight 2708 rejected takeoff and engine fire (2016)
- Korean Air Flight 86 ('Nut Rage' Incident) (2015)
- Various other critical incident response programs (CIRP)
Military Service
Republic of Korea Army, Staff Sergeant First Class, 1991–1995
Timeline
Senior Vice President
Korean Pilot Unions Alliance
01.2023 - Current
Chairman
Air Premia Pilots’ Association
01.2021 - Current
Flight Operations
Air Premia
01.2019 - Current
Captain
Hainan Airlines
01.2016 - 01.2019
First Officer to Captain
Korean Air
01.1998 - 01.2015
Bachelor’s Degree - Law and Public Administration
Seoul Digital University
Bachelor’s Degree - Applied Statistics
Kyonggi University
High School Diploma - undefined
Youngil High School
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