Experience

Hummingbird Helicopters Ltd
• United Kingdom
• Airlines and Aviation
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director, Head of Training & Accountable Manager

  • Jun 2021 - Present


SW Pilot Services

• Freelance Flight Instructor & Examiner

  • Sep 2020 - May 2021

  An experienced instructor capable of instructing to the level of Flight Instructor (FIC). A Flight Examiner qualified to administer CPL(H) Skill Tests. An experienced instructor capable of instructing to the level of Flight Instructor (FIC). A Flight Examiner qualified to administer CPL(H) Skill Tests.



West Yorkshire Police

• United Kingdom
• Law Enforcement
• 700 & Above Employee

• Line Pilot - NPAS

  • Mar 2020 - May 2020

  Line Pilot training in the following roles:- Public order, Fire Arms containment, pursuits, 'follows', searches & ad hoc landings day & night. Line Pilot training in the following roles:- Public order, Fire Arms containment, pursuits, 'follows', searches & ad hoc landings day & night.



Helicentre Aviation

• United Kingdom
• Airlines and Aviation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director & Chief Flight Instructor

  • Sep 2017 - Feb 2020

  An experienced Flight Instructor able to offer training up to FI (H) standard. Instructing on the R22, H269, Cabri G2, R44 and B206. Holding a CAA Flight Examiner certificate means Skills Tests for the PPL(H), Type Ratings and PC's can be carried out too.Holding a current & valid FAA CPL(H) & CFII therefore means FAA Flight Reviews can be offered too. FAA flight instruction up to CPL(H) standard is available as well.EASA CPL(H) qualifications also include a type rating on the AS355 & a Multi Engine Single Pilot Instrument Rating.Commercial experience ranges from Pleasure Flying, Charter to Utility Flying which includes low level Pipeline Patrol throughout the UK, serving customers including National Grid, TOTAL & CLH.A good communicator who is able to manage and motivate a team of instructors. The primary focus being safety, but also able to deliver commercial targets too. As an approachable character with extensive experience in customer relationships, the ability to forge and develop customer confidence is strong. Show less

• Deputy Chief Flight Instructor

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2017

  An experienced Flight Instructor able to offer training up to CPL(H) standard. Instructing on the R22, H269, Cabri G2, R44 and B206. Holding a CAA Flight Examiner certificate means Skills Tests for the PPL(H), Type Ratings and PC's can be carried out too.Holding a current & valid FAA CPL(H) & CFII therefore means FAA Flight Reviews can be offered too. FAA flight instruction up to CPL(H) standard is available as well.EASA CPL(H) qualifications also include a type rating on the AS355 & a Multi Engine Single Pilot Instrument Rating.Commercial experience ranges from Pleasure Flying, Charter to Utility Flying which includes low level Pipeline Patrol throughout the UK.A good communicator who is able to manage and motivate a team of instructors. The primary focus being safety, but also able to deliver commercial targets too. As an approachable character with extensive experience in customer relationships, the ability to forge and develop customer confidence is strong. Show less

• Owner

  • May 2012 - May 2014

  I am currently a self employed Flight Instructor, teaching students up to CPL(H) standard. I am able to offer the Night Rating for PPL's as well as the Night training required for the CPL too. I instruct on the R22, H269, Cabri G2, R44 and B206 I also hold a current & valid FAA CPL(H) & CFII and therefore able to offer FAA Flight Reviews as well as FAA flight instruction upto CPL(H) standard. My qualifications also include on my EASA CPL(H) a type rating on the AS355 & a Multi Engine Single Pilot IR. Show less



World Trade Empire

• Wholesale Import and Export
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Buyer

  • May 2011 - Jan 2012

  Responsible for the procurement, margin and service level of top fruit from France and South Africa. Responsible for the procurement, margin and service level of top fruit from France and South Africa.



FLAMINGO FLOWER HOLDINGS

• South Africa

• National Account Manager

  • May 2010 - Dec 2010

  Responsible for the range, service level and margin delivered to M&S for their cut flowers in stores. Responsible for the range, service level and margin delivered to M&S for their cut flowers in stores.



Flamingo Holdings

• Food Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Despatch Supervisor

  • Dec 2007 - Apr 2010

  Responsible for a team of pickers to accurately pick orders and safely load lorries with timely despatch of fresh cut flowers to a range of multiples throughout the UK. Responsible for a team of pickers to accurately pick orders and safely load lorries with timely despatch of fresh cut flowers to a range of multiples throughout the UK.



Hi-Tech Helicopters Inc.

• Commercial Pilot/Flight Instructor

  • Aug 2006 - Nov 2007

  Commercial Pilot/Flight Instructor Commercial Pilot/Flight Instructor

• National Account Manager

  • Dec 2001 - May 2005

  Built the sales of fresh cut flowers from £2.3m to £10.5 over a 3 1/2 year period when the market was only growing at 16%. Great relationship building at Buyer level along with exploitation of opportunities and attention to detail. Built the sales of fresh cut flowers from £2.3m to £10.5 over a 3 1/2 year period when the market was only growing at 16%. Great relationship building at Buyer level along with exploitation of opportunities and attention to detail.



Geest

• Food Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Manager

  • Jun 1996 - Dec 2001

  Over this period control of procurement for Tomatoes, Cucumbers & Peppers was managed with not only a focus on maximising margin but also strengthening the relationship with the grower base. In the last two years a change of role saw the control of procurement and sales of fresh cut herbs as well as an active role in the marketing of the product using various promotional techniques. Over this period control of procurement for Tomatoes, Cucumbers & Peppers was managed with not only a focus on maximising margin but also strengthening the relationship with the grower base. In the last two years a change of role saw the control of procurement and sales of fresh cut herbs as well as an active role in the marketing of the product using various promotional techniques.



Home Grown Fruits Ltd.

• Account Manager

  • Jul 1991 - Jun 1996

  Responsible for the management and growth of several retail accounts involving the sales of UK and imported Top Fruit and Soft Fruit. Responsible for the management and growth of several retail accounts involving the sales of UK and imported Top Fruit and Soft Fruit.