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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, Sussex
2023-04

APS/MCC - Airline Training

Jet Masterclass
Gatwick, West Sussex

Bachelor of Science - Land Management

Royal Agricultural University
Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Skills

  • 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
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