Riyo Arai
Norwich,Norfolk
Summary
Detail-oriented aviation professional with five years of flying experience and a Private Pilot Licence. Demonstrated expertise in public relations, fostering effective communication and teamwork. Proficient in Japanese, capable of maintaining composure under pressure while ensuring precision. Extensive background in sailing and watersports enhances reliability and decision-making skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Operations Assistant
Norwich Aviation Centre
Norwich, Norfolk
2025.06 - Current
- Coordinated aircraft usage, ensuring timely maintenance handovers and check flights.
- Scheduled flight training activities and daily operations to optimise resource allocation.
- Maintained clear communication with ATC controllers during taxi, approach, and departure.
- Communicated updates with staff through emails, aligning operations and enhancing team awareness.
- Streamlined documentation, minimising errors and redundancies.
- Taxied aircraft to designated areas and refuelled them according to safety protocols.
- Advised customers, answered questions, and completed sales for additional training.
Education
GCSEs -
Wymondham High School
Wymondham, Norfolk 2019.09 - 2024.07
A-Levels - Maths, Computer science, Physics
Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form
2024.09 - 2026.06
Skills
Aviation experience and PPL Licence
Food preparation
Fluent in Japanese
Punctuality and attention to detail
Communication and teamwork
Inventory management
Calm under pressure
Stress management
Client liaison
ACTIVITIES
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Affiliations
- I love to sail
- wood working with small furniture
- Flying aircraft general aviation
Languages
Japanese
Advanced
Certification
I have my PPL aviation licence and i obtained on my 17th birthday
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Operations Assistant
Norwich Aviation Centre
2025.06 - Current
A-Levels - Maths, Computer science, Physics
Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form
2024.09 - 2026.06
GCSEs -
Wymondham High School
2019.09 - 2024.07