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London, England, United Kingdom

Conducting classroom based and simulator based training for the A350 type rating courses at British Airways Global Learning Academy, Heathrow.

Conducting flight lessons or air experience flights, under strict CAA guidance requiring working knowledge of EASA regulations PART-FCL, PART-ORA, and flight time limitations. Operating two and four seat single engine training aircraft within the confined airspace 4nm from Gatwick Airport.

Biggin Hill Airport

2ic of the operations team for a small charter airline. Our team was responsible for advance schedule analysis, flight planning, dispatch and flight watch duties for a charter airline based around Learjet and Cessna Citation Business jets with a UK AOC.• Responsible for checking the operational viability of every potential charter, including analysing the performance, mass and balance, crew flight time limitations, NOTAMs, required permit lead time, ground handling provisions, and Covid-19… Show more 2ic of the operations team for a small charter airline. Our team was responsible for advance schedule analysis, flight planning, dispatch and flight watch duties for a charter airline based around Learjet and Cessna Citation Business jets with a UK AOC.• Responsible for checking the operational viability of every potential charter, including analysing the performance, mass and balance, crew flight time limitations, NOTAMs, required permit lead time, ground handling provisions, and Covid-19 related restrictions.• Flight planning using PPS and Rocketroute mostly around European airspace. • Crew rostering over 25 pilots within EASA FTLs. • Auditing paperwork to ensure compliance and raising safety reports where necessary. • Running flight watch, monitoring weather, CFMU / EUROCONTROL slot restrictions, and solving problems under pressure. • Training new team members and working with the team to create a safer more streamlined system. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Working with an exciting vibrant educational organization, the core of the role is delivering seminars to groups of 30 to 200 GCSE and A-Level students on study skills subjects such as exam preparation and time management, providing me with stellar public speaking experience. I lead a team of 10 presenters focusing on quality audit, improvement, and motivation.

Ringwood

Initially worked in a customer-facing role at an outsourcing company dealing with insurance renewals – the highest-performing department for Hastings Direct. The role progressed to running back-office functions that were not previously outsourced, and our team rapidly grew from to twenty people. Helped train new staff on the team, ran quality audits, and implemented streamlined processes. Gained an understanding of FCA rules and data protection law working in a highly regulated industry.

Tour Manager with years of experience on most continents, and with most modes of touring, with bands such as Gallows and artists like Foxes.This essentially involved project managing international tours for bands, from planning stage through to implementation on the road, managing various teams strategically. Directly responsible for up to 12 people and managed others including stakeholders and venue staff, often of varying nationalities. Responsible for budgets of up to £30k requiring… Show more Tour Manager with years of experience on most continents, and with most modes of touring, with bands such as Gallows and artists like Foxes.This essentially involved project managing international tours for bands, from planning stage through to implementation on the road, managing various teams strategically. Directly responsible for up to 12 people and managed others including stakeholders and venue staff, often of varying nationalities. Responsible for budgets of up to £30k requiring accurate accounting of stock and cash and strong Excel skills. Expert time management, negotiation skills and multi- tasking were all key.Skills: Project Management, managing small teams, responsibility for budgets, negotiation, and keepng a cool head under pressure. Show less

Audio Engineer for many, including:Awolnation / Bat For Lashes / Blood Red Shoes / Haim / Michael Kiwanuka / Jayhawks / Luke Sital-Singh / The Ordinary Boys This role involved constructing and/or operating large sound systems in venues and at music festivals of up to 30,000 capacity, and promptly diagnosing and correcting faults, often with strict time constraints. Specialised in working closely with top rock/indie artists on tour, with the responsibility of ensuring consistent… Show more Audio Engineer for many, including:Awolnation / Bat For Lashes / Blood Red Shoes / Haim / Michael Kiwanuka / Jayhawks / Luke Sital-Singh / The Ordinary Boys This role involved constructing and/or operating large sound systems in venues and at music festivals of up to 30,000 capacity, and promptly diagnosing and correcting faults, often with strict time constraints. Specialised in working closely with top rock/indie artists on tour, with the responsibility of ensuring consistent audio quality and proving an ability to work to a high standard whilst under pressure. Show less

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science And Technology, General, First Class Honours

Foundation Degree, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science And Technology, General, Distinction

Foundation degree based on the EASA ATPL sylabus, but with more in depth study, including various research projects, and extra Maths.

Music Technology, Distinction