Not everyone is suited to fly. Then there are those that are born to be airborne.  Well, there is Superman for an example. For a more real world example in the city of Lisbon, Portugal there is Fernando Lopes Santos who is a commercial pilot for TAP Portugal. If you think about it there are quite a few similarities to Superman and the mere mortals that captain the skies. Think of the personality traits that are essential to become a pilot, some of which are: the ability to instill confidence in passengers and crew, having a calm disposition during a crisis, and being able to transfer that calm to passengers and crew to stave off any panic. Pilots also have to have excellent communication skills, optimism, and a healthy self-confidence and discipline that prepares them for the responsibility of having the lives of others depend on their capabilities. Mr. Fernando Santos has a wealth of these specific talents, and more, which distinguishes him as a celebrated pilot of TAP Airlines.

TAP is a Portuguese airline market leader, which celebrated its 60th anniversary on March 14th of 2005; the date on which it also became part of the Star Alliance, the largest global alliance of airlines in the world. Having its hub in Lisbon gives it a privileged access platform to Europe. The Company currently flies to 58 destinations, throughout 27 countries in Africa and North and South America; a region in which TAP stands out as being the leading operational European transportation company to Brazil.

On his road to journeying the skies, Fernando Lopes Santos went to Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias, ULHT, where he earned his degree in Aeronautical Science. His training and experience have transmitted into the skills needed to fly Boeing 737, 200/300; Fokker 100; Airbuses A319/320/321/330/340; among others. He is a certified consultant for International Federation of Airline Pilots’ Associations, Associação Portuguesa dos Pilotos de Linha Aérea, and the European Cockpit Association. Mr. Santos has earned many accolades. He appears in: Men of the Year 2009 of Madison Who’s Who, has permanent placement in the Hall of Fame of the Madison Who’s Who, Round Table of the Madison Who’s Who, Spotlight of the month of the Madison Who’s Who, VIP Member of the Madison Who’s Who, and member of the International Who’s Who Historical Society.

Mr. Fernando Santos has a gracious and companionable nature that has enabled him to build an extensive and overseas network of more 10,000 persons not including his social networks relations. One of his favorite things in life is socializing – learning new things about old friends and finding familiarity in his interactions with new people.  He is a member of numerous international societies for example: Honourable Consul of Republic Democratic of Congo in Africa; Chamber of Commerce President in Portugal of Republic Democratic of Congo in Africa; Vice President of Academia do Bacalhau in Lisbon; Board Member of Luso Arab Institute; Board Member of Portugal Morocco Friendship Association; Manager of the Association of Marketing and Sales of Portugal and Brazil; International Consultant of Sport Lisboa Benfica Houses across the world; Lisbon International Club Ambassador; Manager of the International Relations of Magazines Portfolio Homem Magazine, Casa & Jardim, Internacional Canetas e Internacional Horas & Relogios (Translation: Men, House & Garden, Watches );Member of Portugal Mozambique Foundation; Forum of Investors of Coimbra; Forum of Portuguese Language Countries debate; and a Knight of the Royal Academy of Iberian Order.

Mr. Fernando Santos has got a business oriented mind that helps him to implement projects in different fields of knowledge such as BC Investments and Simbolo de Elegancia.

As a pilot, Mr. Santos has had to pass more physical exams than most people, this combined with having high personal standards makes him quite the challenging competitor on the tennis court and the golf course. He also enjoys swimming. He doesn’t neglect his mind in his leisure time, he is an avid reader. And of course he loves to travel.

Mr. Fernando Lopes Santos can be found on the directory of Madison Who’s Who, where his is looking forward to networking with you.