Russell D'souza
About Russell D'souza
Russell D'souza is an A320 Captain at AirAsia, based in Bangalore, with extensive experience in aviation spanning over 15 years. He has accumulated over 4,300 hours flying ATR72-500/600 and over 1,200 hours as Pilot in Command on the A320 aircraft.
Work at AirAsia
Russell D'souza has been serving as an A320 Captain at AirAsia since 2018. He is based in Bangalore and has accumulated significant experience in this role over the past six years. His responsibilities include overseeing flight operations, ensuring passenger safety, and managing the aircraft during all phases of flight.
Previous Experience in Aviation
Before joining AirAsia, Russell D'souza worked as an ATR Captain at Jet Airways from 2010 to 2018, where he gained eight years of experience. He also served as a First Officer at Kingfisher Airlines from 2008 to 2010 and at Air Deccan for nine months in 2008. His diverse background includes various roles that contributed to his extensive aviation knowledge.
Education and Expertise
Russell D'souza studied Aviation Management at Georgian College from 2001 to 2004. He also completed a diploma in Avionics Maintenance Technology at Thompson Learning from 2004 to 2005. Additionally, he obtained Multi IFR Ratings from Spectrum Airways between 2006 and 2007. His educational background supports his technical and operational expertise in aviation.
Flight Hours and Certifications
Russell D'souza has logged over 1200 hours as Pilot in Command on the A320 aircraft and over 4300 hours on the ATR72-500/600. He holds a Canadian Commercial Pilot License with Multi-IFR and Class 1 Medical certifications. Furthermore, he maintains a current ICAO Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) from India, showcasing his qualifications in the aviation industry.
Early Career and Background
Russell D'souza began his career in aviation as a Station Attendant at Air Canada in 2003, later transitioning to an Aircraft Maintenance Communicator until 2007. He also served in the Canadian Forces as Infantry from 1998 to 1999. His foundational experiences in various roles have contributed to his comprehensive understanding of the aviation sector.