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ANYA KIRI SMITH

ANYA KIRI SMITH

Edinburgh,UK

Summary

Motivated First Officer with a hands-on approach to flying and a passion for working closely with crew to ensure smooth operations. Career experience includes navigating unexpected challenges that have strengthened confidence, communication, and situational awareness, supporting calm and clear decision-making under pressure. Adaptable and proactive, committed to continuous learning and maintaining high standards of professionalism, efficiency, and safety on every flight.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work history

First Officer

Loganair
Edinburgh
01.2024 - Current
  • Operating as a First Officer on the Embraer 145, ensuring safe and efficient flight operations across domestic and international routes.
  • Supporting the Captain in decision making during normal and abnormal operations, ensuring crew coordination and passenger safety.
  • Proficient operating both manual and automated flight controls, maintaining precision, situational awareness, and operational flexibility in all phases of flight.
  • Experienced in conducting both precision and non-precision approaches with accuracy and strict adherence to SOPs.

Front of House Waiting Staff

Zizzi
Cheltenham, UK
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Worked as front of house waiting staff while completing my further pilot training at Skyborne.
  • I was able to reinforce my excellent people skills, adjust and adapt to a new working environment.

Retail Assistant

Taymouth Courtyard Shop
Kenmore, Scotland
04.2015 - 05.2022
  • Worked as a retail assistant in a deli/gift shop part-time and during holidays while I was at school.
  • My duties included; working on the till, making coffee, stocking shelves and attending to customers.
  • I was responsible for training new members of staff.
  • The people skills I developed during these formative years have been an asset throughout my time in Aviation.

Education

Breadalbane Academy
Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross
08/2013 - 05/2019

Skills

  • Teamwork & Leadership
  • Adaptability
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Organisation
  • Flight deck management
  • Decisive under pressure
  • Full UK Driver's License

Flying Experience

Total Flight Time: 1100 hours

Embraer 145: 850 hours


UK CAA PPL, ATPL Theory (89% avg), CPL - Tayside Aviation

UK CAA ME/IR, AUPRT, APS MCC - Skyborne Airline Academy

Timeline

First Officer

Loganair
01.2024 - Current

Front of House Waiting Staff

Zizzi
06.2023 - 10.2023

Retail Assistant

Taymouth Courtyard Shop
04.2015 - 05.2022

Breadalbane Academy
08/2013 - 05/2019
ANYA KIRI SMITH