M. Bülent Aksum

Captain Pilot M. Bülent Aksum serves as a Lecturer and Chief Ground Instructor at Ozyegin University's Faculty of Aviation and Aeronautical Sciences, bringing over 15,000 flight hours of practical aviation experience to his academic role.

His educational background includes:

• Turkish Military Academy (1966)
• Army Aviation School (1971)

His expertise spans aviation systems, flight safety protocols, and pilot training methodologies. Drawing from 15+ years as an Instructor and Control Pilot in the Turkish Armed Forces (1972-1987) and subsequent commercial airline experience (1990-2011), his teaching emphasizes real-world application of aeronautical principles with particular focus on ground instruction techniques and aviation safety standards.

Throughout his distinguished career, Captain Aksum has bridged military precision with commercial aviation excellence, maintaining active engagement in aviation education at Ozyegin University where he continues to shape future aviation professionals.