Darryn Nicholson Email & Phone Number

Kununurra, Western Australia, Australia

Maun, North-West, Botswana

Maun, Northern, Botswana

▪ Setup and co-ordination of new Air Operators Certificate▪ Operations office in Maun setup▪ Business development▪ Staff training and employment

Botswana

Offering Botswana Custom Airborne Solutions with the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Maun, Botswana

Responsible for the overall management of the company. Including: o Overall responsibility for the safe, reliable and economical operation of the air operationo Established and deployed formal written Safety & Quality Policy and Statemento Assured a safe operation and a proper maintenance of the aeroplanes in compliance with the valid standards and had the overall supervision of all Flight Operationso Overall accountability and responsibility for maintaining and improving the company Operations ManualEnsured sufficient funding and infrastructure for the entire operation & maintenance activities.o Assured a full cooperation with CAABo Chaired the Safety Review Board that monitors and assesses the Company’s safety performance andthe effectiveness of the Company Safety Management Systemo Key participant in the Emergency Response Plano The ultimate responsibility and supervision as well as renewal of the Air Operator Certificate (AOC)and Air Service Licence (ASL).Designated Examiner and Check Pilot▪ Pilot and Training Captain▪ Safety ManagerResponsible to define and maintain a company culture, philosophy and safety culture

Maun

Management of 20 pilots. Responsibilities included:o Licence proficiency check flight, Operational Check and Route check flights.o Content, issue, review, amendment and distribution of Flight Operations Manualo Training and continued competency of all Company pilots and personnelo Supervision of the licenses, medicals and ratings of all employed pilots.o Ensures sufficient crew available for the scope of operation by developing planning guidelines andcontrols the pilots schedules on a regular basiso Maintain the required standard of performance and immediate corrective actiono Responsible for the crew scheduling, in compliance with the Duty Time Limitations.o Organised the recruitment of new pilots and is member of the selection boardo Analyses and verifies pilot and other required crew records for completeness and correctnesso Is a key management role in the Company’s Safety Management System, responsible for thefollowing tasks in the flight operations department:▪ Identifying safety functions of personnel under his control and incorporating them into theirroles and responsibilities▪ Determining safety goal and objectiveso Member of the Safety Review Board o A key participant in the Emergency Response Plano Directly responsible for:▪ The approval, planning and scheduling of flight crew▪ Control of the company flight and duty program▪ Arranging flight crew rosters to ensure optimum use

Maun, Botswana

Co-Founder Air Shakawe ▪ Operations Manager and Chief Pilot responsible for:➢ The recruitment, training, supervision, organization, manning and efficiency of the followingdepartments within flight operations:➢ Liaison with the CAAB➢ Ensuring that company operations are conducted in accordance with current legislation andcompany instructions➢ Ensuring that pilot scheduling complies with both company and current legislation➢ Ensuring that flight and ground operations staff are so rostered to ensure full time office andairport cover while aircraft are airborne➢ All matters relating to flight time limitations➢ Efficiency of the daily flight schedules, taking into account passengers needs and on-timedepartures➢ Flight logistical arrangements for flights not returning to base➢ Liaison with Maintenance Manager on matters having bearing on the daily flight schedule▪ CAAB approved Training Captaino Responsible for Training pilots in accordance with Company Standard Operating procedures.▪ Line Pilot

Education record

Check Pilot, Aviation/Airway Management And Operations

Activities and Societies: Company appointed Check pilot authorized by Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana

Designated Pilot Examiner, Aviation/Airway Management And Operations

Activities and Societies: Designated Pilot Examiner appointed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana