Andy Elliot Email & Phone Number

Australia

Queensland, Australia

Flight One is a Queensland-based company that provides flight training to pilots from student to advanced professional development. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT• Designed and delivered a structured, 12-week Flight Instructor Rating training course, covering Principles and Methods of Instructions for the PIRC exam and all elements related to flight instruction as per CASA guidelines.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES• Delivering training on a more structured approach for student pilots that converted professionals from execution to training.• Mentoring inexperienced commercial pilots with appropriate pilot behaviour and attitude.• Providing extensive safety-related industry training to ensure the overall adherence of aviation standards.• Designing course training material by drawing on initiative, comprehensive knowledge base, and personal experience.• Delivering all courses through various formats, including classroom briefs and flight sequences.• Providing critical feedback for flight instructor students.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Virgin Australia is one of Australia’s largest airlines and the largest airline by fleet size in the Virgin brand. I concurrently held three positions within Virgin Australia, serving as a line pilot; managing the delivery of human factors training to pilots, cabin crew and operational staff; and providing operational and technical support in the Control Centre.NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS• Selected for the new Duty Pilot role as the first of its kind for Virgin Australia, receiving recognition for emotional intelligence, problem-solving, and ability to build and maintain effective relationships with employees across multiple teams.• Successfully oversaw operational management and provision of human factors training for all flight crew, cabin crew and operations controllers.• Leveraged a unique understanding of both technical skills and interpersonal communication to serve as a senior instructor in the corporation.• Proposed and led a project to implement policy and procedural changes to standardise processes across departments, generating substantial cost savings for the corporation through enhanced efficiencies.RESPONSIBILITIES• Providing expert operational and technical advice to operational staff, playing a pivotal role in the day-to-day management of the flight schedule.• Driving decision-making for day-of-operations and emergency situations from the control centre and driving consensus among stakeholders for decisions.• Collating information and evidence to deliver recommendations to pilots on problem-solving and decision-making.• Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation across multiple divisions and suppliers.• Implementing continual process improvements, leveraging an adaptable and innovative approach, and shaping the overall position accountabilities as the first pilot in a new role for the corporation.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

RESPONSIBILITIES• Delivering non-technical skills training in face-to-face classroom format to pilots, cabin crew and network operations crew. • Providing technical support during Critical Incident events, maintaining a calm and professional manner under high pressure.• Emphasising operational safety through human-factor elements coaching, contributing to the overall safety of flights.• Authoring courses and implementing adult learning strategy to communicate issues and implement behavioural change in frontline teams.• Serving as a senior leader by auditing other NTS facilitators to ensure training outcomes are standardised across the group.• Developing a comprehensive understanding of principles in adult learning, facilitation and public speaking methodologies.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

RESPONSIBILITIES• Serving as second-in-charge of the aircraft, operating wide body aircraft on medium-haul international and domestic flying.• Adhering to all safety protocols and operating procedures to ensure a safe and efficient aircraft operation at all times. • Developing and maintaining strong operational relationships across multiple divisions, including ground staff, operations controllers, cabin crew, passengers, and air traffic control. • Leading, mentoring, coaching and guiding cabin crew on board the flight, including for emergency situations.• Performing inspections on fuel, equipment, loading, and operational systems to confirm aircraft readiness for flight.• Reviewing flight plans, weather, and operational information to proactively identify hazards and implement mitigating strategies where required.• Maintaining a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of operational procedural changes in the context of ongoing training and operations.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Australia

Australia

Bachelor Or Technology, Mechanical Engineering

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