Bahadır Furkan Karakuş is a maritime business administration graduate from Bandırma Onyedi Eylul University, with additional studies at Lithuania Business University of Applied Sciences. Karakuş has gained diverse experience in the maritime and aviation sectors, currently serving as a Cabin Crew member at Turkish Airlines since September 2023. Previous roles include Operations Assistant Specialist at Talay Logistics and Front Office personnel at Kazancı Holding A.Ş. Additionally, Karakuş completed internships in operational sections at Gulluk Mandalya Port and Gulluk Maritime Logistics and Trade Agency, and worked as a receptionist at Fortezza Beach Resort for six summer seasons from 2014 to 2019.