Daan Doussi

Daan is the Head of Department for Innovative Air Mobility at the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), a position he has held since June 2025. Daan possesses a strong foundation in aviation, having held a flight crew license, instructor rating, and type rating on the Boeing 737-800. He also holds academic credentials, including a bachelor’s degree in business and management, as well as a master’s degree in air safety management. Throughout his career, Daan has accumulated extensive experience in the aviation industry. As a Dutch national, he began his professional journey in ground operations with KLM, followed by roles in commercial flight and training operations with Ryanair. In 2012, he joined EASA as a flight crew licensing expert and has since held various management positions within EASA’s aircrew and medical, and air operations domains, demonstrating his expertise and leadership capabilities. As a seasoned aviation professional, Daan is committed to advancing the industry through innovative technologies and products. Recently, he obtained his drone pilot certificate, further solidifying his expertise in emerging aviation trends.