Leon Hunter Email and Phone Number
Qualified Aeroplane B-Category Flight Instructor, Airline Flight Examiner and Commercial Pilot with experience in Training School environment and Aero Clubs, PPL & CPL instruction, strip and mountain flying, VFR Air Transport 135/125 , IFR Air Ambulance as well as various aviation management experience roles including CFI , QA Manager, Operations Manager and Training manager, Safety Manager and Occurrence investigationQualifications:-- NZ Diploma in Aviation - Flight Instruction Licenses:- - NZ CPL - Mar 2011 - Nelson Aviation College, New Zealand.- NZ PPL - Sep 2010 - Nelson Aviation College, New Zealand.-CASA CPL - 2020Ratings:-- BGT Rating - May 2016 - Air Safaris - Glider Tow Rating - Dec 2014 - South Canterbury Aero Club- B/D Cat instructor rating - July 2014 - South Canterbury Aero Club- Night Rating - Mar 2011 - Nelson Aviation College. - Aerobatics Rating - Mar 2012 - Nelson Aviation College. - Instructor Night Endorsement - Sept 2012 - Nelson Aviation College - C-Category Instructor Rating - Dec 2011 - Nelson Aviation College.- Instrument Rating - Jul 2011 - Nelson Aviation CollegeAircraft Type Ratings:-Single Engine:- Cessna - 150, 152, 172, 172 RG, G1000 172, 182, 180,185, C206, 208B - Piper PA28, PA 38, PA 18- Alpha 160 / R2160- Rebel 150 - Gippsland GA8- Pilatus PC12Multi Engine:- Piper PA34, Nomad N24AQuick to learn with excellent communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.I believe myself to be a motivated team player who works hard to achieve my goals Considered by superiors and peers to be mature and reliable.Highly regarded leadership, communication and organisational skills.SpecialtiesFlight Instructor, Commercial Pilot, Mountain Flying, Safety Manager, Chief Pilot, Operations Manager.
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Line PilotRoyal Flying Doctor Service (Wa) Dec 2023 - PresentAustraliaCarry out Aeromedical operations under Part 135 IFR in Western Australia.
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Director / Flight Instructor / PilotLh Aviation Services Oct 2020 - PresentFairlie, Canterbury, New ZealandAviation consulting - Senior Persons Services as well as flight instruction from student level through to instructor training. Various aviation services available.Contracted as Safety Manager and Occurrence Investigator for Milford Sound Flights from April - Oct 2022
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Operations Manager / Chief Pilot / Airline Flight ExaminerMilford Sound Scenic Flights Oct 2022 - Nov 2023New ZealandManage the aeroplane Aviation Operations within the company, maintain and demonstrate a sound safety culture and contribute to the positive outcomes of the Safety Management System. Work along side management and pilots to deliver a great product to our customers as well as show them some of New Zealand’s best scenery. -
Tanker Operator / H&S RepFonterra Sep 2020 - Sep 2022Clandeboye, Canterbury, New ZealandDuring the period of Covid 19 Aviation has taken a turn downhill, so I decided to use this time wisely and invest in myself some experience in another industry outside of aviation. This role involves me safely operating a milk collection vehicle, striving to save fuel as and where possible as well as carting a food grade product. Also since August 2021 I held the role of shift H&S rep. This included quality auditing, incident reporting and investigation as well as helping to portray the views of the operational team to the site Heath and Safety team. Since June 2022 I also held the position of On Job Assessor assessing operators to ensure they were following the company SOP’s and Training new employees. -
125/135 Line Pilot & Safety ManagerAir Safaris Jan 2016 - Sep 2022Lake TekapoRegular Air Transport work on scenic flights around the Mt Cook National Park. Safety manager and Occurrence investigator. My role is to efficiently manage the safety of the operation and ensure compliance with the applicable rules, as well as making sure everyone is doing their part to partake in a safe workplace. This also includes quality auditing on a regular basis. As well as this I help a lot with the marketing and design In the company.
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Visual ObserverWisk Apr 2020 - Sep 2020Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, New ZealandAutonomous aircraft testing. My role was to be the eyes and ears for this machine as it was flying in the skies around tekapo ensuring a smooth integration of piloted and un piloted aircraft -
Occurrence InvestigatorLake Heron Ventures Feb 2017 - Mar 2020Occurrence investigator for a small 135 Organisation.
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Qa Controller, Dep Ops Manager & Training Manager & Occurrence InvestigatorAir Rangatita Ltd Jun 2015 - Mar 2020RangatitaCarrying out regular quality audits and consulting with the CEO to make improvements and manage safety, implementing the company SMS system. Managing the scheduled training requirements and keeping an eye on day to day operations
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Flight Instructor / Manager / Qa Controller / CfiSouth Canterbury Aero Club Jan 2014 - Jan 2016Timaru , New ZealandGeneral Flight training & VFR Air TransportQA Manager 135 OPSChief Flying InstructorMarketing ManagerAdmin Roles
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MerchandiserDb Breweries Apr 2013 - Jan 2016TimaruSecondary Job, 15 hours a week going around the supermarkets stocking the shelves to Compliment my full time roll at the South Canterbury Aero Club -
InstructorNorth Otago Aero Club Mar 2013 - May 2014Oamaru, New Zealand135 pilotInstructorClub admin/manager
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Sales AssistantBriscoe Group Feb 2008 - Dec 2013TimaruSales assistant, started part time through high school then working full time for 6 months in 2010 before flight school and then again part time through study breaks and whilst working at NOAC -
Flight InstructorNelson Aviation College Jan 2012 - Oct 2012MotuekaOver this time completed C-Cat supervision, all NZ ATPL subjects and some extra strip and mountain flying.While Instructing students, I did it both in the air and while teaching ground work.
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Studied C-Cat Instructor RatingNelson Aviation College Sep 2011 - Dec 2011MotuekaLearnt the techniques on how to instruct students by completing a 4 day instructional technique course, also doing board briefings and a range of dual flights teaching actual lessons.
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Milk BoyMeadow Fresh Milk Delivery Oct 2003 - May 2010TimaruStanding on back of truck Delivering milk after school, whist at primary school and high school.
Leon Hunter Skills
Leon Hunter Education Details
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Nelson Aviation CollegeAviation -
Roncalli College, Timaru New Zealand
Frequently Asked Questions about Leon Hunter
What company does Leon Hunter work for?
Leon Hunter works for Royal Flying Doctor Service (Wa)
What is Leon Hunter's role at the current company?
Leon Hunter's current role is Line Pilot, Royal Flying Doctor Service WA.
What schools did Leon Hunter attend?
Leon Hunter attended Nelson Aviation College, Roncalli College, Timaru New Zealand.
What skills is Leon Hunter known for?
Leon Hunter has skills like Computer Design, Flying, Technology, Aviation, Aircraft, Flight Training, Piloting, Flight Safety, Commercial Aviation, Type Rating, Instrument Rating, Multi Engine.
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