Experience

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  Bristow Group

  • Guernsey

  • SAR Global Standards TCE TCI

    • Feb 2023 - Present
    • Guernsey

    Providing aviation SAR standardisation, training assistance, guidance and operational support, working for Bristow International supporting THC deliver SAROPS throughout Tabuk Province, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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  Nova Systems International

  • Curacao

  • SAR Technical Crew - Winch Operator - WM Paramedic

    • Oct 2022 - Feb 2023
    • Curacao

    Delivering SAR and aviation experience to support Bristow establish DCCG Gap SAR project working alongside current SAR crews to provide 24 hour SAROPS across the region.

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  Nova Systems

  • Bergen, Norway

  • Technical Director - Senior Operational Consultant and Project Manager

    • Jun 2020 - Oct 2022
    • Bergen, Norway

    As Technical Director for Nova Systems Norway coordinate the Introduction into Service, test, evaluation and delivery of an embarked operational capability for the RNoAF NH-90 project.As a registered Paramedic and MHFA I’m the well-being representative for our Norwegian employees.

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  Brunei Shell Petroleum Co. Sdn. Bhd.

  • Brunei Darussalam

  • SAR Dual Trained Technical Crew Paramedic

    • Sep 2018 - Jun 2020
    • Brunei Darussalam

    Winch Operator - Winch man - Paramedic - Trials, Test and Evaluation Coordinator

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  Robin Suckling

  • Cornwall and Scotland

  • Sports Massage Therapist (Level 4)

    • Jul 2015 - Jun 2020
    • Cornwall and Scotland

    Sports Massage and Injury Rehabilitation Therapist

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  Suckling Consultants LLP

  • Helston, Cornwall, United Kingdom

  • Director

    • Apr 2017 - May 2019
    • Helston, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    Consultancy services - Aviation, Search and Rescue, Training design and delivery, Standardisation, safety management, governance. Operational support, Equipment Test and Evaluation. Medical practice as HCPC Paramedic. Human Factors Facilitation. Aviation Medical training, Trauma Risk Management Practitioner - Manager.

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  Heli Operations

  • Helston and Portland

  • Aviation Training Manager

    • Aug 2016 - Sep 2018
    • Helston and Portland

    Training Need Analysis - Training Design - Training Media Development of Basic, Advanced and Operational SAR training to the German Navy - Aviation Medical Refresher design, development and delivery to FGN Pilots and HeliOperations Aircrew meeting MAA regulations.

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  Royal Navy

  • United Kingdom
  • Armed Forces
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Senior Operations and HR Manager - Personnel Support Group

    • Jan 2016 - Sep 2018

    Responsible for the delivery, management, care and occupational health, facilitating positive physical and mental wellbeing, of Wounded Injured and Sick service personnel and veterans throughout Cornwall. Portfolio of Operational Support. Change management. Training, Standardisation, Aviation governance. Staff Officer. Paramedic. Minor Injury and Illness practitioner. Mental Health First Aid.

  • SAR Commander / Paramedic / A2 Qualified Observer Instructor / Winchman / WinchOperator

    • Apr 2010 - Jan 2016

    Qualified HCPC Paramedic responsible for conducting all SAR Roles whilst ensuring all staff remain current, competent and trained to conduct high tempo SAR operations in challenging conditions. Achieved a BSc in Health Studies. Awarded Queens Commendation for Bravery 2015. Human Factors Facilitator, TRiM practitioner and manager,

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  Global Aerospace Logistics LLC (GAL)

  • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

  • Aircrew Training Manager

    • Dec 2015 - Dec 2016
    • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Responsible for the training management, analysis, design and delivery of all rearcrew officer flying training to UAE Naval Aviation Group flying the Puma 332 L1. Tactical advisor to wider command team on ASW and ASUW operations.

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  UK Ministry of Defence

  • Worldwide

  • Aircrew Officer

    • 1985 - 2015
    • Worldwide

    Royal Naval Officer. Aviation instructor and examiner - Warfare specialist - Operations - Standardisation - Training Design - Management - Leadership - Training - Communications - Change Management - Medical practice - Minor injury and enhanced practice healthcare professional.

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  West Midlands Fire Service

  • West Midlands

  • Firefighter

    • Jul 1984 - Nov 1985
    • West Midlands

    Qualified Firefifghter working at Bournbrooke Fire Station in Birmingham