Matthew Loughran
Cookstown,Tyrone
Summary
EASA frozen ATPL (A) holder with a mechanical engineering background and developing flight experience. Strong technical understanding of aircraft systems, high procedural discipline and safety-focused mindset. Motivated to build a career in a structured airline environment with a strong SOP adherence and operational efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Owner/Design Engineer
MachOne Engineering
Tyrone
2023.06 - 2026.04
- Produce detailed engineering drawings, tolerances and technical documentation using CAD software.
- Develop and produce 3D scale models of machinery, products and prototypes.
Flight Dispatcher
Swissport Int.
Belfast, Antrim
2022.10 - 2023.06
- Assisted in preparing dispatch release documents for all flights including first wave turnarounds and night stops.
- Supported cargo hold breakdown load sheets and LMCs for Airbus A319, A320, and A320B.
- Contributed to ensuring flights were boarded and dispatched safely and on time with attention to safety and detail.
Education
CPL + MEP + MEIR -
Smart Aviation
Poznan, Poland 07/2025 - 10/2025
Private Pilots License -
National Flight Centre
Dublin, Ireland 10/2021 - 10/2022
Bachelor of Science - Technology with Design
University of Ulster
Belfast 09/2018 - 06/2021
A-Levels - Engineering, Sports Science, Geography
St. Joseph's Grammar School
Donaghmore 09/2016 - 06/2018
GCSEs - Mathematics, English Grammar
St. Joseph's Grammar School
DonaghmoreSkills
- EASA IAA Issued Frozen ATPL (A) MEP, MEIR, CPL
- EASA IAA Class 1 Medical
- 13 ATPL Theoretical Exams, all first time passes, 94% average
- FAA Issued Airman's Certifcate
- Level 6 ELP Test
- NVFR
- Advanced UPRT
- Total Flight Time: 203 Hours
- PIC: 103 Hours
- Simulator: 40 Hours
- Multi-Engine 29 Hours
- Single- Engine 172 Hours
Skills
- Strong problem-solving and logical thinking under time constraints.
- Ability to learn complex systems quickly and apply them practically.
- Teamwork and communication in technical environments.
- High level of responsibility and safety awareness.
Timeline
Owner/Design Engineer
MachOne Engineering
2023.06 - 2026.04
Flight Dispatcher
Swissport Int.
2022.10 - 2023.06
CPL + MEP + MEIR -
Smart Aviation
07/2025 - 10/2025
Private Pilots License -
National Flight Centre
10/2021 - 10/2022
Bachelor of Science - Technology with Design
University of Ulster
09/2018 - 06/2021
A-Levels - Engineering, Sports Science, Geography
St. Joseph's Grammar School
09/2016 - 06/2018
GCSEs - Mathematics, English Grammar
St. Joseph's Grammar School