Alon Sumel

Alon Sumel is a skilled aviation professional currently serving as a First Officer at Southern Airways Express since March 2024 and as a Pilot at Washington International Flight Academy, LLC since January 2020, holding a Commercial Multi Engine Instrument Pilot Rating. Prior experience includes roles as a Security Specialist at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel and as Procurement & Contracts Director at the Embassy of Israel to the United States. Alon also has a background in security and special operations, having worked as an Air Marshal for Shabak and as a Special Agent for the Office of the Prime Minister of Israel. Alon's military experience includes serving as a Combat Officer in the Israeli Paratroopers Brigade. Alon has completed extensive flight training at Washington International Flight Academy, earning multiple ratings and licenses from Private Pilot to Commercial Multi Engine Rating.