Michel Azar-Hmouda
Dallas, Texas, USA
Education
Master of Business Administration, Southern Methodist University; Dallas, Texas, USA, 2017
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical, Electronics and Communications, McGill University; Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 1997
Languages
Arabic
French
English
Experience Summary
1997 to Pres. CAE Civil Aviation Training Solutions
2015 to Pres. Business Leader, Americas – CAE Commercial Aviation Training Solutions
2012 to 2015 Director, Global Operations – CAE Business Aviation, Helicopter and Maintenance Training
2009 to 2012 Center Manager, North East Training Center – CAE Business Aviation and Helicopter Training
2007 to 2009 Technical Manager, Vancouver/Air Canada – CAE Training Center Operations
2005 to 2007 Supervisor, Engineering and Maintenance, Orlando/JetBlue Airways – CAE Training Center Operations
1997 to 2005 Flight Simulator Engineer, Montreal – CAE Civil Product and Simulation
Additional Information
Lebanese Connection
Grew up in Ain Saadeh and left Lebanon to Canada in 1990. My last visit was in 2004
Birthplace
Beirut
Family Place of Origin in Lebanon
Ain Saadeh
Favorite Lebanese Food
Love it all, especially the Mezza
Favorite Place to Visit in Lebanon
Back to the home I grew up in - Aiin Saade
Spouse/Partner
Lori – American who grew up in New Jersey (healthcare attorney; currently stay-home mom)
Children (ages and genders)
Theo (son; 6; born in Morristown, New Jersey)
Maia (daughter; 5; born in Dallas, Texas)
My Objectives and Aspirations for Being Involved in Cedar Routes
- Connect with successful Lebanese leaders around the world who share similar roots, background, and passion that helped us get where we are today
- Coach and mentor Lebanese professionals to help shape the future generation of leaders in Lebanon and around the world
- Offer my aviation expertise and network specifically when it comes to the training business
- Make a positive impact on the Lebanese aviation community