Involved in Aviation since 1976. I was born and raised in the vicinity of old Athens Hellinikon Airport & i was attracted by airplanes, traveling, discovering Countries, meeting People, & Cultures. As a result of my dreams ,I became a "Global Citizen".I opened my "wings"with Olympic Aviation Flying School , (1976)& i have finished my first stage of Aviation studies with Flight Safety Academy ,Vero Beach Florida (1978). I served as an Airman to the Chief of Tactical Air Forces & as a trainer of the Air Force cadets (sim/link). I did my instructor ratings (CFIIME) with ATI , Hayward Ca (1981/1982) & next i joined Aviation Clubs in Greece as a Flight Instructor & Examiner, (HCAA).From 1984 to 2009 I joined Olympic Airways/Airlines as a F/O in B727/ 737 / 747 / A300-B4 & since May 1992 as a Commander/TRI in B732/733/734s & A343s. Additionally I was GTI/TRI .Company ceased ops in December 2009. HCAA was my next step where i served as a Flight Ops & Safa Inspector from April 2011 - Sep 2014. From 2001-2004 I was the HELLENIC ATS Representative in IFALPA and in attended several Aviation Meetings & Workshops Globally.From 2004-2005 I was the Ground Safety Manager (GSM) , for my Airline , and I completed the FLIGHT SAFETY OFFICER course with HAF, (Accident Investigation).During my career in HCAA I attended/completed Aviation Seminars, Courses , Workshops, including Flight Inspector s , SMS , CRM , Medical, Human Factor , Quality Manager & Auditing Techniques, and I hold till today my Medical and Licences Valid & Current.From 2004 i am dedicated to the Airbus Family A/C mostly Long Range Ops. My Flight Experience is 18.400 FT in almost every place in the world.I hold Valid A340/330-350/320F & TRI/TRE/SFI/SFE with extensive Instructors experience.My Flight experience is 18.400 FT , with Global/ Airline/VVIP Operations