Emil Dobrovolschi
Speaker on leadership, communication and decisions under pressure
Emil Dobrovolschi is a pilot and flight instructor with an exceptional career in Romanian aviation. Since 1994 , he started as a pilot at TAROM (Transporturile Aeriene Române).
From co-pilot on the Antonov 24 aircraft, Emil Dobrovolschi climbed all the professional ranks: captain and flight instructor on the ATR 42/72, then captain, instructor-examiner on the Airbus A320 and A310, to test pilot and commander of special flights for the president and officials.
In 2001 , he became a Type Rating Instructor and since then the pilots he has trained have become captains in at least 12 airlines around the world. He is also an EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certified Type Examiner, with the authority to decide whether a pilot can continue flying or is suspended.
In addition to his flying experience, Emil Dobrovolschi held important managerial positions in TAROM, including Director of Flight Operations, which strengthened his leadership and risk management skills.
Today, Emil is an appreciated speaker, invited to corporate conferences to talk about effective communication, teamwork, decision-making in critical situations, and aviation-inspired leadership. He combines cockpit methods with strategies applicable to business and life, showing how you can stay calm, focused, and responsible even “at altitude.”
Emil Dobrovolschi is also a passionate motorcyclist: he rides with his wife through Europe on their Harley Davidson motorcycle, which shows his spirit of adventure and freedom.
Emil Dobrovolschi gives speeches in:
- English
Events he participated in as a speaker:
- EY Strategy Day 2025
- Allianz Tiriac
- HUF All Staff meeting
- Unicredit Leasing leaders meeting and over 100 other conferences
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Testimonial
I am grateful for the opportunity to listen to him and highly recommend his presentations to anyone who wants to develop their leadership skills, improve team communication, and help prepare new leaders in any industry.