A detail-oriented team player with strong organisational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy
An organised and dependable individual successful at managing people and processes whilst maintaining an open and friendly attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet organisational needs
Experienced pilot adept at monitoring safety and operating aircraft efficiently. Logged more than nine thousand flying hours in both the military and civilian environments
Proven track record of successful management in the Royal Air Force and the UK regional airline, Flybe
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Gulfstream G650 Programme Manager, SFI and SFE
Flight Safety International
Farnborough
10.2022 - Current
Manager of Flight Safety International UK's largest programme.
Set team priorities, maintain day-to-day customer focus, monitor instructor/examiner performance for optimum results.
Maintain consensus across diverse stakeholder groups within Flight Safety International, both in the UK and USA.
Liason with over 30 customers world-wide.
Deliver safety.
Head of Training
Aspire Flight Training
Stratford-upon-Avon
05.2020 - 10.2022
DHC8 TRI and TRE
UK CAA licence renewal and revalidation for ex-Flybe pilots
Produced Ops and Training manuals for award of UK ATO
Chief Pilot
Flybe
Exeter
10.2017 - 03.2020
Safety and Operational oversight of three fleets: DHC8, Embraer 175/195 & ATR
Successful line management of 693 Flybe pilots
Identified need for improvement of Flt Ops Management of Change documents. Became lead author for these documents.
Successfully developed Flt Ops processes in line with UK CAA requirements
Improved day-today oversight and planning of Flt Ops Risk Assessments
Streamlined aircraft SOPs to simplify pilot movement between fleets
Chair of monthly Safety Advisory Group meetings
Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements
Training Captain
Flybe
Exeter
06.2007 - 10.2017
Senior line training captain responsible for the training and checking of DHC8 pilots
DHC8 TRI and TRE
Lead CRM Instructor. Developed all CRM training material for pilots' and cabin crew initial and recurrent training courses
UK CAA CRM Examiner responsible for selection and nurturing of potential CRM Instructors
First Officer
British Airways
London
07.2005 - 06.2007
B747-400 pilot
Senior First Officer
Cathay Pacific
Hong Kong
01.2002 - 07.2005
B747-400 pilot
Pilot
Royal Air Force
High Wycombe
11.1984 - 01.2002
Squadron Leader responsible for selection and introduction of Airbus A330 as the Royal Air Force's new tanker aircraft
Successfully fostered a close relationship with industry, the MoD, RAF High Command and Civil Service stakeholders in the A330 project
Flight Commander on 216Sqn responsible for training of pilots, flight engineers and air loadmasters
Flew:
L1011 Tristar. Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross in 1999