Tim Hutchins BSc(Hons) CEng MIMechE
Rural Field Officer at Rural Payments Agency- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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UK ATPL(H)
CAA International - Part of the UK CAANov, 2001- Nov, 2024 -
CEng
Institution of Mechanical Engineers - Midland RegionMay, 1998- Nov, 2024 -
NZ ATPL(H)
Civil Aviation Authority of New ZealandMay, 1997- Nov, 2024 -
CASA ATP(H)L
Civil Aviation Safety AuthorityApr, 1997- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Rural Payments Agency
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Government Administration
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400 - 500 Employee
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Rural Field Officer
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May 2023 - Present
Conducting farm visits for The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) to assess the validity and compliance of claims made against various EU Legacy and domestic UK schemes, whilst providing advice and guidance to support farmers. The role involves a broad range of tasks such as land measurement using GPS based technology, as well as working closely with livestock. A high level of risk management and planning is constantly employed, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to work at pace under own initiative. The RPA is an executive agency of the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), which manages payments to farmers, traders and landowners each year to ensure a healthy rural economy, strong and sustainable rural communities, and to protect and enhance the natural environment. Show less
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Babcock Onshore
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United Kingdom
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Airlines and Aviation
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100 - 200 Employee
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Multi-Pilot NVIS Air Ambulance Captain
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Jul 2020 - Apr 2023
An IFR helicopter captain for a multi-pilot Welsh Air Ambulance, delivering operational helicopter availability and responsive planning throughout the whole of Wales. The role encompasses the provision of 24-hour all-weather Helicopter Emergency Medical Services across the country with employment of Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS), as well as repatriation of patients both to and from Wales from all regions of the UK. This is all conducted through rigorous Risk Assessment and planning, and with a strong focus on the highest safety standards. Show less
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Project Manager
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Feb 2020 - Jun 2020
Set up and managed a project to implement a 24-hour Helicopter Emergency Medical Service throughout Wales, encompassing all aspects from training and recruiting crews to scheduling and resourcing assets and final implementation.
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Air Ambulance Senior Pilot
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Aug 2011 - Feb 2020
A helicopter captain and Senior Base Pilot for Midlands Air Ambulance, delivering operational helicopter availability and responsive planning throughout the busy Midlands region. This was done with a strong focus on Risk Assessment and application of the highest safety standards. I built strong customer relationships outside of the business, whilst representing company pilots at a high level consultation forum with senior stakeholders internally. I also developed local operating instructions for aircrew within established guidelines and demonstrated a strong level of compliance with internal and external audits. The role included not only working closely with the customer, but also charity volunteers in promoting the work of the Air Ambulance and supporting donors. Show less
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PremiAir Aviation Services Ltd
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Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
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Police Air Support Unit Senior Pilot
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Sep 2008 - Jul 2011
Senior Pilot for Chiltern Police Air Support Unit north of London, providing safe and responsive day/night Police helicopter operations and emergency medical support. I was directly responsible for successful management of unit aviation standards and policies, as well line training and certification of pilots. The role also involved building strong relationships with the customer and other important stakeholders, including other Police units, local airfield safety committees and the Civil Aviation Authority. Show less
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LifeFlight Pty Ltd
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Melbourne, Australia
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Air Ambulance Captain
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Dec 2007 - Jul 2008
Instrument Rated helicopter Captain for a Victoria-wide Air Ambulance based in Melbourne providing an all-weather specialist emergency medical service. Instrument Rated helicopter Captain for a Victoria-wide Air Ambulance based in Melbourne providing an all-weather specialist emergency medical service.
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Self Employed
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United States
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700 & Above Employee
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Livestock Farming and Contract Helicopter Pilot
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May 2005 - Jun 2008
Owned and managed a small farm stocked with cattle and sheep and carried out contract helicopter services, primarily in support of the wine industry in Canterbury. Owned and managed a small farm stocked with cattle and sheep and carried out contract helicopter services, primarily in support of the wine industry in Canterbury.
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Over The Top - The Helicopter Company
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New Zealand
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Safety Pilot
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Aug 2003 - Apr 2005
Commercial helicopter flying based in Queenstown, New Zealand in the demanding mountain environment of the Southern Alps and Fiordland. I delivered a high end customer experience with a strong focus on bespoke requirements and safety. As the company Safety Pilot I ensured adherence to and promotion of highest standards and compliance with Civil Aviation Authority regulations. Commercial helicopter flying based in Queenstown, New Zealand in the demanding mountain environment of the Southern Alps and Fiordland. I delivered a high end customer experience with a strong focus on bespoke requirements and safety. As the company Safety Pilot I ensured adherence to and promotion of highest standards and compliance with Civil Aviation Authority regulations.
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Royal Navy
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United Kingdom
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Air Engineering Officer and Maintenance Test Pilot
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Jan 1987 - Jun 2003
Led teams as both an Air Engineering Officer and Maintenance Test Pilot with the following key management and flying roles: • Engineering Policy Convergence. I led a Royal Navy team embedded within a Joint Service organisation, negotiating and developing unified aviation engineering support policies across all three services. I employed clear communication within a broad network of stakeholders, building and sharing an invaluable understanding of service provision in different operating environments. • Head of Flying and Flight Test Process Manager. I assured airworthiness of all production helicopters at a large aircraft repair, overhaul and modification agency employing over 3,500 staff, through operational and technical management of the Helicopter Flight Test Department and also the provision of all aviation support services. I was a production test pilot with senior engineering authorisations and budget accountability, as well as being a member of the management board. • Business Strategic Planner. I developed the Strategic Business Plan for aviation support within the Naval Support Command, publishing quarterly reports, building good inter-departmental relationships, supporting and interfacing with the Ministry of Defence Departmental Plan, and development of Customer Supplier Arrangements. • Other positions included Operational Fleet Management of all fixed wing aircraft for the head of Naval Aviation, including supervision of the update programme for the Sea Harrier fleet; assurance of continued fleet airworthiness at a busy air station, employing over 3,000 personnel and hosting 9 aircraft squadrons, through flight test and Quality Assurance, which included the introducing ISO 9002 principles to the Fleet Air Arm; and Squadron Flying Roles in Sea King Anti Submarine Warfare, Search and Rescue and utility helicopter support roles afloat and ashore. Show less
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Education
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1983 - 1986
University of Greenwich
BSc (Hons), Mechanical Engineering
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