I am a skilled and forward thinking RW Test Pilot who is motivated to utilise my vast VTOL trials, instructional and operational experience to enable the rapid development and fielding of the next generation of Air Vehicles and mission systems. I have a proven track record of completing time critical and complex test programmes In the UK and abroad. I enjoy working with and/or managing test teams as the vital link between talented engineers and operational requirements of the customer.
Lead TP for complex FASGW weapon and wing integration onto the Wildcat, involving every facet of flight test, often operating on telemetry.
Recent remote test and instructional experience in integrating ASW and ASuW weapons and VTOL air systems in the South China and Baltic Seas.
TP for a large, clean sheet design, mission-autonomous VTOL UAV programme.
Work with industry, militaries and academia in verification of simulation and digital twins
Reviewing of test plans, instructions, briefs, risk assessments, SOPs, Emergency Procedures and customer reports.
Mentoring and reviewing of the planning and execution of time critical CUC-T, ALE and weapon trials.
Experimental Test Pilot instructor at both ETPS and USNTPS, specialising in variable stability systems, handling qualities and mission system integration.
Lead TP for Wildcat & Merlin Mk2 Integrated ITTs.
Lynx M9A Urgent Operational Requirement project pilot.
Instruction of ab-initio and operational conversion pilots including deck landings and NVG techniques.
Operational experience as a FF/DD helicopter pilot in the NAG, South Atlantic, Antarctica and Eastern Mediterranean. Over 2000 deck landings, operating from +55 to -28 degC.
Marine Engineering Technician certified to 50000 SHP.
Diving Supervisor - underwater engineering/mine clearance.
5000 flight hours
100 types flown
1000 instruction hours on multiple types to multi-national students
Wide ranging operational mission knowledge
Test planning management and technical reviewing
Effective Hazard Risk Assessment generation
Safe execution of complex experimental VTOL trials
Management of remote joint test teams
VTOL handling qualities
HMI of mission systems
Ship Air Interface
Simulator tuning and verification expert
UK military and CFAOS certification and regulation SME
EASA and CAA CPL (H) IR
EASA and CAA Class 1 medicals
Current AW109, 139, 169, 189 Type Ratings
EASA and FAA Flight Test Rating (Class 1)
EASA and CAA FI and FTI - lapsed
FAA CPL and CFII ratings - lapsed
AW159 and AW101 ratings
CFS Instructor on AW101 and AW159
In date for all MAA safety, survival and supervisory requirements
CAA Drone Pilot A2 C of C GVC