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Biddy Short

Brighton,East Sussex

Summary

Capable, high achieving professional, with extensive experience working within the aviation industry. Adaptable and proactive, with focus on safety and regulatory compliance, and able to work successfully both independently and within a team.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
4000
4000
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Inspecting Officer

UK Civil Aviation Authority
10.2024 - Current
  • Conduct regulatory oversight of approved and declared training organisations, to help reduce safety risks and improve operational performance
  • Ensure training organisations meet UK regulatory requirements
  • Ensure organisations' safety management and compliance monitoring management systems are implemented and effective
  • Conduct audits and inspections of organisations' documentation, facilities procedures and aircraft, and interviews of nominated personnel

Management Support Officer

Brighton City Airport Ltd
Brighton
05.2022 - 10.2024
  • Integral part of airport management team
  • Close collaboration with all airport departments: ATC, Fire Service, Operations, Accounts, Maintenance
  • Liaison with external agencies: CAA, Safeguarding, Senior Leaseholder, Local Authority
  • Varied role to include development of airport Safety Management System, airport operations, safety and compliance, project management, accounting, customer service, client liaison, event organisation.

Senior First Officer

TUI Airways
01.2020 - 05.2022
  • B757 Type Rating successfully revalidated before airline operations were paused due to COVID-19 pandemic
  • Annual Safety & Emergency training and exams (including fire & smoke), Crew Resource Management and simulator training completed to high standard
  • Maintained familiarity with company operations manuals and aviation legislation, practises & procedures.

Senior First Officer

Thomas Cook Airlines
08.2000 - 09.2019
  • Extensive flying experience (7800 flying hours), operating B757, B767 and A321 aircraft across 5 continents, often to complex and challenging airports
  • Safely controlled, managed & monitored complex aircraft, ensuring compliance with airline policies & CAA regulations
  • Team communication & coordination with Air Traffic Control, Engineers, Ground Agents, Cabin Crew & Operations

First Officer

BA CitiExpress/Manx Airlines
09.2000 - 09.2002
  • Operated BAe ATP turbojet on domestic flights, in all weathers
  • Transported business & leisure customers to destinations throughout UK, from Channel Islands to Scottish Highlands.

Education

Airline Transport Pilot's Licence -

BAe Systems Flight Training Europe

Higher National Diploma, Aerospace Engineering -

Kingston University

A-Levels: Mathematics and Physics - undefined

Aylesbury High School

Skills

  • Airline Transport Pilot Licence
  • Multi-Crew Co-Operation
  • Radio-Telephony Licence
  • Aviation English Rater
  • CAAi Flight Operations Inspector Theory
  • CAAi Safety Management Systems
  • CAAi Audit Techniques in Aviation

Additional Information

I am married with two children. I regularly volunteer at our local school and I’m an active member of the PTA. In my spare time, I enjoy DIY, running and playing the piano. I love country walks with family and pub lunches with friends.

Timeline

Inspecting Officer

UK Civil Aviation Authority
10.2024 - Current

Management Support Officer

Brighton City Airport Ltd
05.2022 - 10.2024

Senior First Officer

TUI Airways
01.2020 - 05.2022

First Officer

BA CitiExpress/Manx Airlines
09.2000 - 09.2002

Senior First Officer

Thomas Cook Airlines
08.2000 - 09.2019

A-Levels: Mathematics and Physics - undefined

Aylesbury High School

Airline Transport Pilot's Licence -

BAe Systems Flight Training Europe

Higher National Diploma, Aerospace Engineering -

Kingston University

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