David Thomasin-Foster
Chichester,West Sussex
Summary
Safety-focused professional with operational flight experience across India, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Demonstrated success in management and operational roles, prioritizing customer satisfaction and effective problem-solving. Excels in time-pressure environments, promoting team collaboration to achieve performance targets. Dedicated to continuous learning and professional development, consistently executing tasks with diligence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
B737 First Officer
Ascend Airways
Gatwick, Sussex
2024.04 - Current
- Assisted captains to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.
- Supported effective crew resource management for safe flight path navigation.
- Aided in continuous learning to enhance decision-making and procedural application.
Operations and Customer Service Representative
Jet Masterclass
Crawley, West Sussex
2023.08 - 2024.04
- Collaborate with team members to support airline training organisation initiatives.
- Assist in operations training activities and setup of B737 simulator.
- Fostered positive relationships with clients to enhance colleague and business outcomes.
Assistant Production Manager
Ultimate Sports Engineering
Chichester, West Sussex
2010.10 - 2018.05
- Directed a team in the creation of premium products for a global engineering firm.
- Optimised decision making and problem solving processes to boost productivity.
- Managed workload effectively to reduce costs and enhance business efficiency.
- Implemented streamlined systems that significantly reduced lead times by 12% and improved operational effectiveness.
Education
FATPL - Pilot Training
FTA Global
Brighton & City Airport, Sussex2023-04
APS/MCC - Airline Training
Jet Masterclass
Gatwick, West SussexBachelor of Science - Land Management
Royal Agricultural University
Cirencester, GloucestershireSkills
- Strong open communicator
- Ability to manage time under pressure
- Active and engaging team member
- Safety conscious professional pilot
- Enthusiasm for great customer experience
- Calm, effective decision maker
Flight Hours
SE: 152 Hrs
ME: 380 Hrs (341 Hrs B737)
SIM: 258 Hrs (200 Hrs B737)
TOTAL: 790Hrs
Qualifications Summary
- B737 Type Rating
- fATPL (A) MEIR (UK and EASA)
- CPL (A) (UK and EASA)
- APS/MCC (B737-800NG)
- Advanced UPRT
- ATPL Theory (90% Ave)
- ICAO Level 6 English
Interests
- Team Cycling, Hockey and Golf
- Travelling and Culture
- Supporting Charitable Events
- Walking my dogs
Timeline
B737 First Officer
Ascend Airways
2024.04 - Current
Operations and Customer Service Representative
Jet Masterclass
2023.08 - 2024.04
Assistant Production Manager
Ultimate Sports Engineering
2010.10 - 2018.05
FATPL - Pilot Training
FTA Global
APS/MCC - Airline Training
Jet Masterclass
Bachelor of Science - Land Management
Royal Agricultural University