
Seasoned airline captain with extensive aviation expertise and a commitment to enhancing passenger experiences. Proven skills in problem-solving and conflict resolution, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction. Demonstrated ability to lead teams effectively in high-pressure environments. Strong focus on safety and efficiency in all aspects of flight operations.
Dedicated instructor focused on enhancing pilot skills through customized learning programs. Effectively plans and prioritizes to accommodate demanding schedules. Communicates clearly and fosters positive relationships to boost student engagement.
During COVID restrictions, transferred contractor pilot duties from Maleth to European Aviation Limited.
Managed full employment onboarding process for European Cargo Limited starting April 2022.
Served as line captain for Airbus A340 fleet operations.
Maleth-Aero, a management company held an AOC for various aircraft types including Airbus A340. Its primary role was in ACMI. European Aviation Group owned and allowed Maleth-Aero to operate 3 of its A340's under a Maltese AOC.
With the onset of Covid-19, European Aviation took the bold step to change the A340 configuration into ZERO LOPA after receiving a UK Government contract, supplying urgently needed PPE to the NHS.
SAS Ireland is an ACMI working solely for and on behalf of SAS. Based in London Heathrow and Malaga, Spain. Flights operate to and from Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm with Airbus A320 NEO's.
Implemented paperless cockpit technology using Apple iPad as EFB.
Primera Air Scandinavia was a new AOC under the Primera Travel Umbrella contracted to fly from London Stansted and Paris Charles D'Gaulle Airport to various East coast Airports within USA and Canada with A321NEO aircraft. They were also the launch customer for the A321LR due for delivery beginning of 2019. The Airline suffered financial problems during the start up phase of its Long Haul operations and unfortunately ceased operations on the 2nd October 2018.
Safety management
Quick learner
Global operations
SOP adherence
Effective communication
Mentorship for pilots
Certified instructor licence
Remote teaching experience
A340-600 2100:00, A330 4690:34, A320 12715:34, B737 968:30, A300-600R 461:55, B757 638:35, Others 2473:25, Total Hours 24038:33
Oxford Air Training School, Kidlington, Oxon. Jan 1980 to April 1981
Licences: UK ATPL: GBR.FCL.AT.221231E.A EASA ATPL: IE.FCL.279740
Previous Type ratings: Airbus A320, Airbus A330, Airbus A340. Airbus A300-600, B737, B757, Vickers Merchantman, C47 Dakota.
Captain David Smeeton:
dsmeeton@btinternet.com
Captain Scott Macleod:
scott.macleod@me.com