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Summary
Professional and dependable aviator with over 25 years flying experience including training, managerial and specialist role activity. Highly motivated with a calm, confident and approachable demeanor who works well in a team environment.
Looking for employment from mid to late 2014.
Experience
Pilot
Royal Air Force
January 1990 – Present (25 years)RAF Odiham
Chinook Wing, RAF Odiham May 11 – Present
Chinook Pilot specialized in various insertion and extraction techniques around the world. Squadron Operations & Training Officer responsible for delivering and managing timely training for the Squadron’s operational pilots.
Rotary Flying Training Sep 09 – May 11
Rotary Flying training on Squirrel, Bell 412 and Boeing Chinook helicopters. Winner of best overall student for both Basic and Advanced Rotary Courses.
Tactics & Training – Air to Ground Weapons Nov 05 – Sep 09
Responsible for all aspects of employment and training in both current and future weapons for the RAF. Trial Management Leader for Precision Guided Bomb project, the latest RAF guided weapon.
Flight Commander/Flying Instructor Jun 98 – Nov 05
Responsible for the operational training and leading of a squadron of up to 15 pilots and the professional career management, assessment and report writing for 8 pilots. Developed, improved and delivered training packages for student and instructor pilots. RAF Jaguar Display Pilot for 2002 - 2003; led display team of 22 engineers and ground crew and organised participation in over 100 air displays. Led the squadron on numerous training exercises in Oman, Poland and the United States. Rated “exceptional as pilot and instructor” in reports for 2000-2005.