Experience

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  Greater Bay Airlines

  • Hong Kong
  • Airlines and Aviation
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Captain Boeing 737

    • Dec 2023 - Present

    Commanding the Boeing 737 to an ever-growing list of destinations around Asia. I was one of the initial pair of candidates undertaking GBA’s trial command course. This resulted in the course’s regulatory approval from the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department.

  • Flight Safety Officer

    • Jun 2023 - Present

    Responsible for flight data analysis and presentation to Flight Operations Management and the line community. Additional duties include assisting with safety-related projects.

  • CRM Facilitator

    • Jun 2022 - Present

    Initial, Recurrent & Command Crew Resource Management course construction, development and presentation for flight and cabin crew together with operational stakeholders. Training and Development of new facilitators.

  • First Officer Boeing 737

    • Dec 2021 - Dec 2023

    Selected to join the initial group of pilots for start-up airline flying regionally around Asia from Hong Kong.

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  Cathay Dragon

  • Hong Kong

  • First Officer Airbus A320/1

    • May 2018 - Oct 2020
    • Hong Kong

    Regional airline flying to destinations around Asia from Hong Kong.Pre-command assessment passed at earliest opportunity.Role ended with company closure during Covid-19 pandemic.

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  British Airways

  • United Kingdom
  • Airlines and Aviation
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Senior First Officer Airbus A380 Fleet

    • Sep 2014 - May 2018

    Worldwide legacy carrier operation. Also involved running simulator practice details for pilots, simulator experience for the corporate sector and private individuals together with the British Airways mobile simulator at airshows and fundraising events.After a few years of Longhaul commuting to/from Hong Kong on the A380 fleet, opted to join a local carrier to be 20 minutes from the office rather than 13 hours.

  • Senior First Officer Boeing 747-400 Fleet

    • Aug 2012 - Sep 2014

    Worldwide legacy carrier operation. Also involved running simulator practice details for pilots, simulator experience for the corporate sector and private individuals together with the British Airways mobile simulator at airshows and fundraising events.Transition from British Airways to Boeing standard operating procedures in March 2013.

  • Senior First Officer Boeing 757/767 Fleet

    • Mar 2006 - Aug 2012

    Legacy carrier operation from London to Europe, United States, Africa, India and Caribbean including ETOPS. 900 hours B757-200, 3400 hours B767-300ER. 1900 hours ETOPS.Transition from British Airways to Boeing standard operating procedures in January 2012.

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  VA Airline Training

  • Simulator Instructor Boeing 737/757/767

    • Dec 2007 - Dec 2014

    Instructor on full-motion airliner simulators as entertainment for private individuals and corporate clients. This role also includes simulator assessment practice for pilots and also P-RNAV trials for National Air Traffic Services.

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  Advanced Flying Training (London) Ltd.

  • Advanced Competition Course

    • Mar 2011 - Apr 2012

    Part-time aerobatic course in preparation for competition. The course conducted on a Pitts S-2C goes beyond the scope of the AOPA Standard Aerobatic Certificate.

  • Advanced Flying Course

    • Apr 2010 - Mar 2011

    Advanced Flying Course on Pitts S-2C aerobatic aircraft leading to AOPA Basic Aerobatic Certificate.

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  David Heather-Hayes

  • Perth, Scotland

  • Aerobatic Flying Instructor Course

    • Mar 2012 - Mar 2012
    • Perth, Scotland

    Flight Training & Ground School leading to the removal of the 'No Aerobatics' restriction on the JAA Flying Instructor rating. Tuition from ex-Royal Air Force CAA Flight Instructor Examiner Dai Heather-Hayes. Conducted on a Pitts S-2A the course included front & back seat training details teaching basic & standard level aerobatic manoeuvres & unusual attitude recovery.

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  Astraeus Ltd

  • London Gatwick & Birmingham

  • Senior First Officer Boeing 737 Fleet

    • Dec 2005 - Mar 2006
    • London Gatwick & Birmingham

    Airline Pilot for UK-based airline specialising in charter, ad-hoc and ACMI operations. Route network included Europe, Canada, Africa and Eurasia. This was a temporary role whilst awaiting start date with British Airways.

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  First Choice Airways

  • London Gatwick

  • Senior First Officer Airbus Fleet

    • Nov 2005 - Dec 2005
    • London Gatwick

    Training towards Airbus A320 family type-rating with UK-based charter carrier. Offered employment with British Airways early into the training so left by mutual agreement.

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  Flyglobespan

  • Glasgow

  • Senior First Officer Boeing 737 Fleet

    • Apr 2005 - Oct 2005
    • Glasgow

    Airline Pilot operating in low-cost environment from Scotland to scheduled and charter destinations within Europe and Africa.

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  SkyEurope Airlines

  • Bratislava, Warsaw & Krakow

  • First Officer Boeing 737 Fleet

    • Jul 2004 - Mar 2005
    • Bratislava, Warsaw & Krakow

    Airline Pilot for low-cost operator based in Slovakia and Poland flying to scheduled and charter destinations within Europe and Africa.

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  Bond Aviation Solutions

  • London Gatwick

  • Boeing 737 Type Rating

    • Feb 2004 - May 2004
    • London Gatwick

    Boeing 737 Classic Type Rating with New Generation Differences course at the TRTO of Astraeus.

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  Wellesbourne Aviation

  • Flying Instructor

    • Aug 2003 - Feb 2004

    Flight and Ground Instruction to students of JAA PPL and UK NPPL. Also involved organising club trips.

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  Aero School Kemble

  • Flying Instructor

    • Jul 2002 - Feb 2003

    Flight and Ground Instruction to students of JAA PPL and UK NPPL. Also played an active role in administration of the club including maintaining aircraft records, customer service and marketing. The role also involved organising club trips within the UK and abroad.

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  British Airways Flying Club

  • JAA Flying Instructor Course

    • Nov 2001 - May 2002

    Part-time course resulting in JAA Flying Instructor Rating.

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  Oxford Air Training School

  • Gloucester, United Kingdom

  • JAA Commercial Pilot Licence with Multi-Engine Instrument Rating

    • Dec 2000 - Apr 2001
    • Gloucester, United Kingdom

    Training towards JAA Commercial Pilot Licence and Multi-Engine Instrument Rating. First time pass in these skills tests conducted by UK CAA Flying Unit.

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  Aviation Training Associates

  • Coventry, United Kingdom

  • JAA ATPL Theory Course

    • Apr 2000 - Oct 2000
    • Coventry, United Kingdom

    Airline Transport Pilot's Licence theoretical ground school course.

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  Bristol Flying Centre

  • Bristol, United Kingdom

  • Multi-Engine Rating

    • Jan 1998 - May 1998
    • Bristol, United Kingdom

    Multi-Engine Rating on PA34-200 Seneca 2.

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  British Airways Flying Club

  • Wycombe Air Park, United Kingdom.

  • Private Pilot's Licence & IMC Rating

    • Jan 1995 - Apr 1997
    • Wycombe Air Park, United Kingdom.

    Training for Private Pilot's Licence & IMC Rating on PA38 and PA28 aircraft.