Hello, I'm Selman

Specialized in Aviation Strategy & Economics

Bridging the gap between operational realities and financial frameworks. Extensive experience ranging from Air Traffic Control (TWR, APP, ACC) to ANS Economics and Costs under International Frameworks.

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Selman Yaman

About Me

I began my career as an Air Traffic Controller (TWR, APP, ACC), honing decision-making and crisis management skills under high pressure for over a decade in operational environments.

Currently, I serve as a Cost Base Expert, leveraging this operational expertise. I lead the establishment of Türkiye's air navigation cost base under the Eurocontrol framework and represent my country in international committees (Enlarged Committee, ATM Cost-Effectiveness Working Group, etc.).

With an academic background in Business Administration and Aviation Management, combined with a passion for financial systems, I aim to contribute at a strategic level beyond daily operations. I utilize tools like VBA, Python, Power BI, and Tableau to automate processes and support data-driven decision-making.

Education

  • 2025 - Ongoing

    PhD - EU Economics and Finance

    Ankara University

  • 2011 - 2024

    Master - Civil Aviation Management

    Anadolu University (with Thesis)

  • 2017 - 2023

    BA - Translation and Interpreting (Arabic)

    Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University

  • 2003 - 2008

    BS - Business Administration

    Anadolu University

Skills & Tools

Air Traffic Control Cost Analysis Eurocontrol Principles Strategic Planning Financial Reporting Python VBA Power BI Tableau RStudio English (C2) Arabic (B2)

Professional Experience

Cost Base Expert

DHMI Headquarters Sep 2020 - Present
  • Establishment and reporting of Türkiye's national cost base according to EUROCONTROL principles.
  • Representing the country in the Enlarged Committee for Route Charges and ATM Cost-Effectiveness Working Group (ACE WG).
  • Conducting high-level cost consultations with airspace users (IATA, etc.).
  • Automation of financial processes using VBA & Python and developing Power BI/Tableau dashboards.

Global Aviation Initiatives & Roles

Concurrent
  • CANSO Global Benchmarking Workgroup - Vice Chair: Collaborating with global professionals to develop and refine ANS financial and operational performance metrics. Facilitating discussions on best practices and performance evaluation.
  • SOCEA Initiative - Focal Point for Türkiye: Playing an active role in the SOCEA initiative, acting as a bridge for experience transfer and close cooperation with aviation professionals across the Eurasian region.

Air Traffic Controller (TWR / APP / ACC)

DHMI (Ankara & Esenboğa) Nov 2010 - Sep 2020

Active air traffic management in Ankara Area Control (ACC), Esenboğa Approach (APP), and Tower (TWR) units. Ensuring flight safety with rapid decision-making and multitasking under high pressure.

Corporate Marketing Assistant Specialist

Albaraka Turk Participation Bank Jun 2010 - Oct 2010

Managing financial analysis, credit evaluations, and negotiation processes with corporate clients. Gained fundamental competencies in banking and finance sector dynamics.

Academic & Professional Work

Upcoming Article

Dynamic Pricing in Air Navigation Charges

An analysis on implementing 'congestion pricing' in ANSP charges, similar to airline dynamic pricing. Proposing variable pricing to optimize resource usage during peak and off-peak periods.

Congestion Pricing Efficiency Upcoming
Master's Thesis

Comparative Analysis of Cost & Revenue Collection Methods

Investigating air navigation cost determination and the effect of collection processes on ANSP efficiency, focusing on Eurocontrol CRCO practices with recommendations for Türkiye.

Aviation Economics Eurocontrol CRCO Anadolu Univ.
Undergraduate Research

Analysis of Arabic Technical Translation in Aviation Legal Texts

A comparative analysis of ICAO Doc 9082 in English and Arabic. Examining the technical details of transferring aviation terminology between languages.

Translation ICAO Doc 9082 AYBU

Interests & Endurance Sports

Pushing Limits

I apply the discipline and focus from my professional career to endurance sports. Breaking big goals into manageable steps is a philosophy I live by.

  • Cappadocia Ultra Trail (Medium Trail 63 km): Finished in 8 hours 20 minutes (2025).
  • Challenge Gallipoli (1,9 km swimming, 90 km cycling, 21 km running): Completed in 6.5 hours. Training for sub-6 in 2026.
  • Bosphorus Cross Continental Swimming Race: Targeting to cross the Istanbul Bosphorus in 2026.

Let's Connect

Feel free to reach out for discussions on aviation economics, strategic planning, or potential collaborations.

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Ankara, Türkiye