Capt. Paolo is the Chief Executive Officer and Accountable Manager at Etihad Aviation Training (EAT), a position he has held since 2018. With more than 25 years of experience across aviation sectors, including Training, Operations, Strategy, Quality, Safety, and Commercial, he has established himself as a leading figure in the industry. A Licensed Commercial Pilot, Paolo holds EASA Type Rating Instructor and Examiner qualifications for both Boeing and Airbus fleets. In addition to his role at EAT, he is an Industry Advisory Board Member at Khalifa University.
Previously, he served as a Pilot and Safety/Quality leader for a major European airline and is currently a B787 Captain with Etihad Airways. Paolo is widely regarded for his dedication to innovation, safety, and excellence in aviation training.
His career is marked by numerous achievements, including the development of the UAE’s first integrated Airline Safety and Quality System focused on Total Risk Management (2009-2011). He has also earned several prestigious awards, such as the Aviation Business Awards (2020, 2021, 2023), EAG Transformer of the Year (2019), the Capital Finance Award (2019), and GCAA Recognition (2011).
