Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
References
Timeline
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Brendan O'Connell

Brendan O'Connell

Horsham,WEST SUSSEX

Summary

Good day, I would like to forward myself as a reliable crew member, who is focused on customer/client satisfaction and above all safety. I'm experienced in fostering effective teamwork and delivering excellent results. Throughout my career I have demonstrated strong motivation, dedication, and strong communication skills, contributing to a resilient and high-performing team environment.

Thank you for your time in reviewing my CV.

Overview

2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
27
27
years of professional experience

Work history

SFI SFE AND GROUND INSTRUCTOR

CAE , BURGESS HILL
Burgess Hill, EAST SUSSEX
06.2024 - Current

SFI AND GROUND INSTRUCTOR

FSI , FARNBOROUGH
Farnborough, Hampshire
01.2023 - 06.2024

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

HOLLYWOODBETS SOUTH AFRICA
London, LONDON
05.2021 - 09.2022

SENIOR FIRST OFFICER, B777

EMIRATES
DUBAI, UAE
06.2016 - 10.2020

CAPTAIN, CRJ 200

SOUTH AFRICAN EXPRESS AIRLINES
08.2003 - 06.2016

CAPTAIN, ATR 42

SOLENTA AVIATION
JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG
01.2000 - 08.2003

Education

A-Levels - ACCOUNTING, MATHS AND HISTORY

BLAIRGOWRIE HIGH SCHOOL
JOHANNESBURG
01.1984 - 11.1988

RUGBY REFEREE'S QUALIFICATION - SPORTS

WESTERN PROVINCE RUGBY
WESTERN CAPE
05.1998 - 07.1998

Certificate of Higher Education - SPORTS

SOUTH AFRICAN BOXIG ASSOCIATION
JOHANNESBURG/CAPE TOWN
01.2011 - 04.2011

Skills

  • Flight training techniques
  • Pilot performance evaluation
  • Aviation safety protocols
  • Ground instruction
  • Course planning
  • E-learning platforms
  • Material development
  • Student engagement
  • Public speaking
  • Leadership
  • Resilience and stamina
  • Ethical conduct

Affiliations

  • A hard working boxing coach during my spare time , I also enjoy trail running and sessions in the sauna

Accomplishments

Merits achieved in coaching boxing from ages 12 to 18. Club regby referee honours in Cape Town, South Africa.

Certification

SFI and SFE , both UK and Austro Control.

Currently instructing on the Phenom 500/505 programmes for both EASA and UK CAA clients.

Summary of Hours attached on a separate page.

Current South African ICAO ALTP and IR.

Class 1 Medical .

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Afrikaans
Intermediate

Timeline

SFI SFE AND GROUND INSTRUCTOR

CAE , BURGESS HILL
06.2024 - Current

SFI AND GROUND INSTRUCTOR

FSI , FARNBOROUGH
01.2023 - 06.2024

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

HOLLYWOODBETS SOUTH AFRICA
05.2021 - 09.2022

SENIOR FIRST OFFICER, B777

EMIRATES
06.2016 - 10.2020

Certificate of Higher Education - SPORTS

SOUTH AFRICAN BOXIG ASSOCIATION
01.2011 - 04.2011

CAPTAIN, CRJ 200

SOUTH AFRICAN EXPRESS AIRLINES
08.2003 - 06.2016

CAPTAIN, ATR 42

SOLENTA AVIATION
01.2000 - 08.2003

RUGBY REFEREE'S QUALIFICATION - SPORTS

WESTERN PROVINCE RUGBY
05.1998 - 07.1998

A-Levels - ACCOUNTING, MATHS AND HISTORY

BLAIRGOWRIE HIGH SCHOOL
01.1984 - 11.1988
Brendan O'Connell