Emil Dobrovolschi

Renowned Commercial Pilot and Leadership Expert; Co-Author of “The Perfect Approach”

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Experienced Airline Captain with 20+ years flying Boeing 737s.
Leadership and Crisis Management Specialist known for handling high-pressure situations.
Co-Author of “The Perfect Approach” on leadership and decision-making.
Inspirational Speaker translating aviation expertise into practical leadership lessons.

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"I had the privilege of hearing Emil Dobrovolschi speak, and I can honestly say it was an extraordinary experience. His captivating talk on leadership and the models used in the aviation industry inspired me and gave me a new perspective on what it means to be an effective leader. He shared essential principles and strategies for communication and teamwork in aviation. The story of the flight attendant who was heard and saved a flight lit a spark in me, reinforcing the idea that everyone should be listened to, as they can bring value. I am grateful for the opportunity to listen to him, and I warmly recommend his presentations to anyone looking to develop their leadership skills, improve team communication, and contribute to preparing new leaders in any industry."

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Meet Emil Dobrovolschi

Emil Dobrovolschi is a pilot, a pilot instructor, and a pilot examiner. He started at Tarom – Romanian Air Transport – in 1994 and has moved up through all the professional ranks: co-pilot on Antonov 24; captain and pilot instructor on ATR 42/72; captain, pilot instructor, and pilot examiner on Airbus A320 and A310; and test pilot and commander of the special flights for the Romanian President and government officials.

In 2001, he became a Type Rating Instructor – codename for instructor of pilots – and since then the pilots he has trained have become captains for at least 12 airlines around the world. He is also a certified Type Rating Examiner by EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency), which gives him the authority to decide whether pilots continue to fly or are suspended from flying for a certain period.

He also has vast management experience, having served in different operational and corporate leadership positions inside Tarom, the most important being that of Vice President and Director of Flight Operations.

Emil is an inspiring speaker, invited frequently to address corporate events of different sizes, where he inspires people to higher levels of commitment and professionalism and teaches valuable communication, leadership, and risk management principles.

Emil is a passionate biker, riding with his wife all over Europe on their Harley Davidson as often as they can.