Experience

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  Global Helicopter Service GmbH

  • Project Manager

    • Nov 2022 - Present

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  Aberdair Aviation Group

  • Contract Manager

    • Mar 2022 - Oct 2022

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  J2FOUR Limited

  • Mali

  • Base Manager Gao

    • Jun 2021 - Dec 2021
    • Mali

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  GAC

  • Various

  • Ground Handling/Security Manager

    • Jun 2015 - Mar 2021
    • Various

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  Procharter

  • Kandahar

  • Aviation Manager

    • Jul 2014 - Apr 2015
    • Kandahar

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  AV Cargo

  • MD-11 Loadmaster

    • 2013 - Jul 2014

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  DFSME

  • Guinea, West Africa

  • Project Manager, Guinea

    • Sep 2011 - Apr 2013
    • Guinea, West Africa

    Initial project start up, providing helicopter services to Rio Tinto`s mining operations in Guinea, West Africa. Success of initial project led to further long term aviation contracts being awarded.Responsible for all aspects of project, development and operations management.Ensured all contract deliverables were satisfied including reports, HSE/QA requirements and strict adherence to Rio Tinto and company directives.Responsible for the safety and welfare of over 70 personnel, both expat and local hires.Interaction and cooperation with local agencies, Government, civilian and military.

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  DFS Middle East

  • Afghanistan

  • Deputy Project/Operations Manager, Afghanistan

    • Mar 2010 - Sep 2011
    • Afghanistan

    Initially employed as Operations Manager for a new start Helicopter project in Afghanistan. Promoted to Deputy Project Manager based on performance.Company SME on all aspects of helo operations including sling loads.Client relations, supervision of subcontracted operators and ensuring contract deliverables met and where possible, exceeded.

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  Avient

  • France, Belgium,

  • Loadmaster

    • Mar 2007 - Mar 2010
    • France, Belgium,

    Loadmaster on DC10 freighter, operating worldwide with extensive experience in Africa.Ensuring all weight and balance limitations adhered to.Carriage of Dangerous Goods in line with IATA Regulations.Liaison with airport agencies at route stations.Supervision of ground handling personnel and operations.

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  Royal Air Force

  • Worldwide

  • Air Movements / Operations /Helicopter specialist

    • Oct 1983 - Jan 2007
    • Worldwide

    Worldwide experience of Air Transport operations. (Africa, Middle East, Far East, Europe, Asia, Americas).RAF Liaison duties.Helicopter Handling Instructor (Specialist) and team leader.Fixed Wing and rotary experience.Training and Standards Team, instructor.