Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) is delighted to announce that our esteemed instructor, Mr. Altin Vrapi - recognized as SAS Instructor of the Year 2021 - has been appointed as the Director of Education at the Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) in the United States.

This achievement reflects Altin’s distinguished career in aviation and his unwavering commitment to advancing safety, compliance, and professional development across the global aviation community. While taking on this prestigious leadership role, Altin will continue to support Sofema Aviation Services as a key instructor, sharing his unparalleled knowledge and experience with aviation professionals worldwide.

A Proven Aviation Leader

With more than 25 years of professional experience, Altin brings extensive expertise across aviation management, safety & quality, continuous airworthiness, and aviation security. His career spans senior leadership positions within airlines, national aviation authorities, and aviation training institutions.

Key milestones in Altin’s career include:

• >> Former Director of Oversight of Air Operators & AMOs at the Albanian CAA

• >> Flight Safety Director, Director of Airports & Security, and member of national & international aviation boards and committees

• >> Accountable Manager of Albanian Airlines

• >> Security Manager at Albawings

• >> Licensed aircraft engineer since 1996 with deep technical and regulatory expertise

• >> Certified & Approved Aviation Security, Safety Management, Airworthiness instructor

• >> ISO 9001 Lead Auditor and expert in integrated management systems

Altin has also delivered high-impact regulatory and technical training globally on behalf of Sofema Aviation Services, supporting aviation organisations in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East with advanced learning programs.

A Valued Member of the Sofema Training Faculty

Since joining SAS as an instructor in 2017, Altin has played a key role in helping maintenance organisations, operators, and aviation authorities strengthen their regulatory compliance and operational excellence. His hands-on industry experience, global perspective, and exceptional teaching capability make him an invaluable asset to the Sofema training community.

“Altin’s appointment is a well-deserved recognition of his lifelong dedication to aviation safety, education, and leadership. We are proud to work with him and delighted to continue our collaboration as he begins this exciting new chapter.”
- Sofema Aviation Services Team

 

Celebrating Excellence in Aviation Education

Sofema Aviation Services warmly congratulates Director of Education Altin Vrapi on this impressive achievement. His leadership will further strengthen the development of future aviation professionals and continue to inspire excellence throughout the industry.

We look forward to supporting Altin in his new role and continuing our shared mission of raising global aviation safety & compliance standards.

Well done, Altin - and thank you for your continued contribution to the Sofema training family!