Dan Mcbride

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CFS(H) Squadron QHI @ Ascent Flight Training
bristol, bristol, united kingdom
Dan Mcbride's Location
High Ercall, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
About Dan Mcbride

I am a very experienced A2/Above Average helicopter instructor, with over 22years experience of teaching single and multi-national students. Most recently served for 6 years on the World renowned CFS(H) Sqn teaching helicopter instructors/QHIs, again from all nationalities. Also has an in depth experience of ab-initio helicopter flying training. I have always been a highly self motivated, personable character who can integrate in any environment, whether it be on multi-national operations or in a social environment. I have a wealth of credible military operational single and twin engine helicopter flying experience and survived a near fatal mid-air collision while on operations in 1992, furthering my desire to promote flight safety. While I am very well qualified as both a single and twin engine helicopter instructor (6000 hours single and twin engine), I am also hugely experienced in command appointments responsible for overseeing, coordinating and conducting bespoke assessments for training. As the DCI of DHFS. I have a lot of experience of dealing with other Nations helicopter flying training requirements and worked with diplomacy, safety and efficiency when managing expectations. At heart I am a keen a team player, which has led to a passion for Services offshore sailing, which is a means of introducing and mentoring junior members of HM Forces to sailing. I skippered the AAC Boat in the Army Offshore Regatta in 2015, which won many classes with a novice crew and was the Mate on the 2015 RYA Fastnet Race. Basically, I am a hugely self motivated and driven individual who is a keen family man, I am more than happy to take on any lead role but also enjoy being part of an effective, efficient and safe team (as long as we all want to win!).

Dan Mcbride's Current Company Details
Ascent Flight Training

Ascent Flight Training

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CFS(H) Squadron QHI
bristol, bristol, united kingdom
Employees:
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Dan Mcbride Work Experience Details
  • Ascent Flight Training
    A2 Qualified Helicopter Instructor
    Ascent Flight Training Dec 2020 - Present
  • Hm Forces
    Cfs(H) Squadron Qhi
    Hm Forces Mar 2014 - Dec 2020
    Raf Shawbury
    As one of the most experienced instructors on CFS(H) Squadron, I have been responsible for teaching training and mentoring future military instructors. This has also included training other nations instructors including US, Australia, Jordan and UAE.
  • Hm Forces
    Operations And Operational Instructing
    Hm Forces Jul 2010 - Mar 2014
    Overseas And Uk
    OP tour in Afghanistan with US Marine Corps, coordinating US and UK aviation operations. Following which I then acted as QHI Training Officer on 660 Squadron AAC, teaching student pilots and mentoring junior QHIs. During this time I also volunteered to teach and assist on the Operational Training Phase of the Army Pilots Course at Middle Wallop.
  • Hm Forces
    Deputy Chief Instructor - Uk Defence Helicopter Flying Training School
    Hm Forces May 2007 - Jul 2010
    Raf Shawbury And Valley
    Deputy Chief Instructor, responsible for the supervision and coordination of 4 very busy helicopter flying training squadrons, managing assets worth $70 million and a staff of approx 125 QHIs/QHCIs. Following which then acted as the rotary training SME to UK MFTS and Ascent, providing TNA and SAT assistance culminating in a $1.3 billion procurement of helicopters and synthetic training aids.
  • Hm Forces
    Officer Commanding 660 Squadron - Basic Rotary Squadron Of Dhfs
    Hm Forces Sep 2003 - May 2007
    Raf Shawbury
    Commanded, supervised and led a basic helicopter flying training squadron at DHFS; consisting of 10-11 x AS350 Squirrel/Eurocopter helicopters, 25 QHIs and up to 165 ab-initio student pilots per year. With assets of up to $14million, I also improved the level of synthetic training background support bringing great cost saving benefits, while importantly greatly improving the student training progression. As one of the few current A2 instructors, it also allowed me to mentor and assist in the… Show more Commanded, supervised and led a basic helicopter flying training squadron at DHFS; consisting of 10-11 x AS350 Squirrel/Eurocopter helicopters, 25 QHIs and up to 165 ab-initio student pilots per year. With assets of up to $14million, I also improved the level of synthetic training background support bringing great cost saving benefits, while importantly greatly improving the student training progression. As one of the few current A2 instructors, it also allowed me to mentor and assist in the upgrade of many junior QHIs to achieve their full potential. The tour culminated in me converting to the Bell412, Griffin helicopter and conducting the Search and Rescue Training Unit course before then starting as DCI. Show less
  • Hm Forces
    Rotary Wing Subject Matter Expert (Sme) And Training Consultant To Uk Mfts
    Hm Forces Dec 2000 - Sep 2003
    Raf Halton And Dpa Abbeywood
    I acted as the UK Helicopter Training SME to the UK MFTS Team as it set out to complete a TNA and SAT compliant procurement to upgrade the whole of the UK Tri-Service flying training system, costing ROM $10-13billion. The TNA, datapacks and scoping study produced by our 5 man team led to the successful integration of this system under ASCENT.
  • Hm Forces
    Infantry Platoon Commander, Gazelle And Lynx Helicopter Pilot, Flight Commander And Squadron 2Ic
    Hm Forces Dec 1987 - Oct 2000
    Overseas + Uk
    After completing RMAS Sandhurst, I commissioned into the Kings Regiment as an Infantry Platoon Commander, serving in UK, Europe, West Berlin and Australia. I was then selected to represent the Regiment as their Training Platoon Commander at the Junior Infantry Battalion, before then starting my Army Pilots Course. On gaining Wings in 1992, I was posted as a Gazelle (single engine) pilot to Germany and then subsequently to Northern Ireland (NI). On ops in NI I suffered a mid-air collision and… Show more After completing RMAS Sandhurst, I commissioned into the Kings Regiment as an Infantry Platoon Commander, serving in UK, Europe, West Berlin and Australia. I was then selected to represent the Regiment as their Training Platoon Commander at the Junior Infantry Battalion, before then starting my Army Pilots Course. On gaining Wings in 1992, I was posted as a Gazelle (single engine) pilot to Germany and then subsequently to Northern Ireland (NI). On ops in NI I suffered a mid-air collision and was hospitalised/rehabilitation for 11 months, but subsequently regained full flying category. I completed a Lynx (multi-engine) conversion course and flew Lynx Mk1, 7 and 9 throughout Europe and Former Republic of Yugoslavia, both as Flight Commander and Squadron Second in Command/2IC. After successfully completing Junior Staff College, I then attended and passed the CFS(H) Qualified Helicopter Instructors (QHI) Course at RAF Shawbury. I acted as Flight Commander on both the Basic and Advanced ab-initio phases at DHFS and gained my A2, Above Average QHI category in 2000. Show less
  • Toys And Furniture
    Business Owner
    Toys And Furniture 1985 - 1987
    Chester And North Wales
    I owned and ran 2 business partnerships (1xToys as a pilot scheme and 1xFurniture Stripping/Reclamation). Both were successful, however, I realised that I wanted adventure, adrenaline challenges and to travel and so joined the Army.

Dan Mcbride Education Details

  • Rma Sandhurst
    Rma Sandhurst
    Graduated As Subaltern To The Kings Regiment
  • Carlett Park College Business School
    Carlett Park College Business School
    Business Administration And Management, General
  • Wellington School, Bebington
    Wellington School, Bebington
    O'Levels/Gcses

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Dan Mcbride works for Ascent Flight Training

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Dan Mcbride's current role is CFS(H) Squadron QHI.

What schools did Dan Mcbride attend?

Dan Mcbride attended Rma Sandhurst, Carlett Park College Business School, Wellington School, Bebington.

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Dan Mcbride's colleagues are Janice Mullholland, Adele Roberts, Tim Bendall Cfs Gcgi, Neil P, Keith Monslow, Tim Croydon Mba Ma Bsc Fset, Alan Keys.

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