Ahmad Salek

Head of training, responsible for 3,000 personnel, including design, delivery and assessment. Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities and enhance program success. Planned large-scale annual summer and holiday events and team building-based training initiatives. Trained new hires to perform across-training exercises with experienced workers. Managed orientation training process for more than 300 recruits each year.

Colonel / Kabul Wing Training Manager - Afghan Air Force - Kabul, Afghanistan

(2018-03 - 2021-01)

Head of training, responsible for 3,000 personnel, including design, delivery and assessment. Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities and enhance program success. Planned large-scale annual summer and holiday events and team building-based training initiatives. Trained new hires to perform across-training exercises with experienced workers. Managed orientation training process for more than 300 recruits each year.

C-130 Pilot, Experienced with Flying Multiple Types of Aircraft - Afghan Air Force - Kabul, Afghanistan

(1992-12 - 2021-08)

Flew national and international routes covering eight different countries and complied with all flight rules in each location. Planned routes, altitudes and speeds to provide fastest, safest and smoothest flights for on-time arrivals and high levels of passenger satisfaction. Observed fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft safety systems and operational conditions and immediately reported issues to Wing Training office and maintenance group.

Set courses and monitored in-flight data, autopilot and weather conditions to maintain schedule and safety. Worked closely with senior leadership to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.

• Aircraft types: L-39, AN-26, AN-32, SENECA 3, C-90, C-27 and C-130

Uber Driver - Uber - San Antonio, TX

(2025-09)

Interpreter for Afghan Families in Pashito and Dari - Catholic Charities - San Antonio, TX

(2022-03 - 2023)

Interpret English to Pashto and Dari languages.

• Home visits, schools, clinics, etc.

Residential Advisor - Gary Job Corps - San Marcos, TX

(2022-04 - 2023-05)

Provided high-quality supervision and management for the student population and positively influenced student behavior. Showed respect and courtesy to students and held them accountable for their actions and behavior. Identified problems, analyzed causes and evaluated appropriate solutions prior to taking or recommending actions.

Followed up to ensure prompt/appropriate action was taken and that problems were in fact corrected. Ensured the accuracy and completeness of incident and shift reports. Followed all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensured no manipulation of student data.

Maintained a safe and clean dorm environment. Ensured the physical security of the dorm area and reported concerns to dorm supervisor.