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
2024.06 - Current

SFI AND GROUND INSTRUCTOR

FSI , FARNBOROUGH
Farnborough, Hampshire
2023.01 - 2024.06

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

HOLLYWOODBETS SOUTH AFRICA
London, LONDON
2021.05 - 2022.09

SENIOR FIRST OFFICER, B777

EMIRATES
DUBAI, UAE
2016.06 - 2020.10

CAPTAIN, CRJ 200

SOUTH AFRICAN EXPRESS AIRLINES
2003.08 - 2016.06

CAPTAIN, ATR 42

SOLENTA AVIATION
JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG
2000.01 - 2003.08

Education

A-Levels - ACCOUNTING, MATHS AND HISTORY

BLAIRGOWRIE HIGH SCHOOL
JOHANNESBURG
1984.01 - 1988.11

RUGBY REFEREE'S QUALIFICATION - SPORTS

WESTERN PROVINCE RUGBY
WESTERN CAPE
1998.05 - 1998.07

Certificate of Higher Education - SPORTS

SOUTH AFRICAN BOXIG ASSOCIATION
JOHANNESBURG/CAPE TOWN
2011.01 - 2011.04

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

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

SFI SFE AND GROUND INSTRUCTOR

CAE , BURGESS HILL
2024.06 - Current

SFI AND GROUND INSTRUCTOR

FSI , FARNBOROUGH
2023.01 - 2024.06

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

HOLLYWOODBETS SOUTH AFRICA
2021.05 - 2022.09

SENIOR FIRST OFFICER, B777

EMIRATES
2016.06 - 2020.10

Certificate of Higher Education - SPORTS

SOUTH AFRICAN BOXIG ASSOCIATION
2011.01 - 2011.04

CAPTAIN, CRJ 200

SOUTH AFRICAN EXPRESS AIRLINES
2003.08 - 2016.06

CAPTAIN, ATR 42

SOLENTA AVIATION
2000.01 - 2003.08

RUGBY REFEREE'S QUALIFICATION - SPORTS

WESTERN PROVINCE RUGBY
1998.05 - 1998.07

A-Levels - ACCOUNTING, MATHS AND HISTORY

BLAIRGOWRIE HIGH SCHOOL
1984.01 - 1988.11
Brendan O'Connell