Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Flight Hours and Licence
References
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Nicolas Martin Bennett

Bournemouth,Dorset

Summary

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.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work history

A340 TRI (LIFUS) OCC and TECH Instructor

European Cargo Limited
Bournemouth, Dorset
2020.04 - 2026.06

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.

  • Acted as TRI on Airbus A340 aircraft from November 2023.
  • Delivered OCCs and recurrent technical instruction for ground training sessions.
  • Introduced SOPs for non-normals and drove command development training.
  • Supported recruitment activities and performed simulator evaluations.
  • Served as pilot duty manager to coordinate daily flight operations.

Captain A340-600

Maleth-Aero
Bournemouth, ENG
2019.12 - 2020.03

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.

A320 NEO Line Captain

CAE/SAS Ireland
London Heathrow, Borough of Hillingdon
2018.10 - 2019.12

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.

A321 NEO Line Captain

Primera Air
London Stansted, Essex
2018.06 - 2018.10

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.

A330 Line Captain

Turkish Airlines
Istanbul, Ataturk Airport, Turkey
2010.03 - 2018.05
  • Captain A320 Mar 2010 to Sep 2014, Captain A330 from 2014
  • World wide operations to USA, Canada, Africa, Middle East, and Far East including South Korea and Japan. Specialised Flight Operations into Kabul, Afganistan. Katmandu, Nepal and Bogota, Colombia.

Line Training Captain, A320 & A330

Monarch Airlines
London Luton Airport, Luton, Bedfordshire
1989.01 - 2010.02
  • First Officer B757 1989 to 1990, First Officer A300-600R 1990 to 1991, Captain B737 1991 to 1992, Captain A320 from 1992, Line Training Captain A320 from 1996, Line Training Captain A320/A330 from 1999.
  • Line Training Captain, route training and checking of Pilots.
  • Ground instructor for NATS HLA and ETOPS.

First Officer, Vickers Merchantman (VC9/Vanguard)

Air Bridge Carriers
East Midlands Airport, Derby, Derbyshire
1987.03 - 1988.12

Single Pilot Captain, Britten Norman Trislander

Kondair Aviation Ltd
London Stansted Airport, Stansted, Essex
1986.05 - 1987.02

First Officer, C47/DC3

Air Luton/Topflight Aviation
London Luton Airport, Luton, Bedfordshire
1985.03 - 1986.04

First Officer, C47/DC3

Air Atlantique/Air Atlantic Aviation
London Stansted Airport, Essex
1983.12 - 1984.11

Ground Operations Officer

Instone Airlines Ltd
London Stansted Airport, Essex
1982.10 - 1983.12
  • Responsibilities included flight plan preparation and submission to ATC, Quoting customers for airplane charter

Education

Secondary Education Exam - undefined

Bishop's Stortford College
England, United Kingdom
1979

Skills

  • Safety management

  • Quick learner

  • Global operations

  • SOP adherence

  • Effective communication

  • Mentorship for pilots

  • Certified instructor licence

  • Remote teaching experience

Flight Hours and Licence

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.

References

Captain David Smeeton:

dsmeeton@btinternet.com

Captain Scott Macleod:

scott.macleod@me.com

Timeline

A340 TRI (LIFUS) OCC and TECH Instructor

European Cargo Limited
2020.04 - 2026.06

Captain A340-600

Maleth-Aero
2019.12 - 2020.03

A320 NEO Line Captain

CAE/SAS Ireland
2018.10 - 2019.12

A321 NEO Line Captain

Primera Air
2018.06 - 2018.10

A330 Line Captain

Turkish Airlines
2010.03 - 2018.05

Line Training Captain, A320 & A330

Monarch Airlines
1989.01 - 2010.02

First Officer, Vickers Merchantman (VC9/Vanguard)

Air Bridge Carriers
1987.03 - 1988.12

Single Pilot Captain, Britten Norman Trislander

Kondair Aviation Ltd
1986.05 - 1987.02

First Officer, C47/DC3

Air Luton/Topflight Aviation
1985.03 - 1986.04

First Officer, C47/DC3

Air Atlantique/Air Atlantic Aviation
1983.12 - 1984.11

Ground Operations Officer

Instone Airlines Ltd
1982.10 - 1983.12

Secondary Education Exam - undefined

Bishop's Stortford College
Nicolas Martin Bennett