Ben Ratcliffe

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Pilot at British Airways @ British Airways
hayes, hillingdon, united kingdom
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Barrowby, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About Ben Ratcliffe

Experienced ex-military and current airline pilot with over 30 years experience across a variety of roles including rotary and multi engine large aircraft. Experience as air test pilot, SAR/SH helicopter pilot, standards pilot and a Qualified Flying Instructor. Holder of full EASA ATPL(A) with last LPC completed on B787. Extremely reliable, trustworthy and capable of working to deadlines on all tasks, with an exemplary service record. Used to working in an environment of change, with an excellent ability to adapt quickly.

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British Airways

British Airways

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Pilot at British Airways
hayes, hillingdon, united kingdom
Website:
ba.com
Employees:
24469
Ben Ratcliffe Work Experience Details
  • British Airways
    Pilot
    British Airways Sep 2015 - Present
  • Ascent Flight Training
    Senior Courseware Aircrew Training Specialist
    Ascent Flight Training Mar 2015 - Aug 2015
    Bristol, United Kingdom
  • Royal Air Force (Raf)
    Qualified Flying Instructor - 45(R) Sqn
    Royal Air Force (Raf) Jun 2011 - Feb 2015
    Raf Cranwell
    As a Qualified Flying Instructor and Instrument Rating Examiner on 45 Sqn, responsible for teaching RAF ab initio pilot students the skills to fly and operate multi-engine aircraft in the military and civil environment. Operating the Beechcraft KingAir 200 aircraft. Responsible for teaching all elements of the RAF & Army multi-engine flying training syllabus up to the award of Wings. Also responsible for the development of the trainees as Junior Officers. As Duty Instructor responsible for management on a daily basis of a complex and demanding flying training task. As Duty Senior Supervisor responsible to the command chain for overseeing all flying at RAF Cranwell and ensuring safe operations. Unit safety manager with responsibility for all occurrence management and flight safety training. Currently driving forward adoption of Bow-Tie analysis for unit risks (utilising Bow-Tie XP for risk assessment and analysis).
  • Royal Air Force
    Nimrod R1 Captain - 51 Sqn
    Royal Air Force Dec 2007 - May 2011
    Raf Waddington
    As one of only 4 Captains on a very small elite unit I was responsible for the planning and operating of a complex 29 crew 4 jet aircraft on operations and exercises in the UK and worldwide. Hand picked to join a small unit with a strategic and tactical intelligence gathering role, which was vital to UK national security. Spent long periods as an autonomous detachment commander, trusted to lead detachments of up to 90 personnel of all ranks. As the Sqn Staneval pilot and Instrument Rating Examiner responsible for recurrent training and assessment of Sqn pilots. As Sqn Flight Safety Officer responsible for delivery of a safety culture pertaining to the safe operation of the Sqn's aircraft.
  • Royal Air Force
    Nimrod Mr2 Pilot & Captain - 206 & 120 Sqns
    Royal Air Force Jun 2003 - Dec 2007
    Raf Kinloss
    Short 9 month period as co-pilot following OCU, before becoming P1 and then Crew Captain in RAF maritime patrol and ISTAR/SAR Platform. Responsible for training and performance of crew of 13, operating a large 4 Jet aircraft in combat and training, across a wide range of roles including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, SAR and ISTAR roles. Extensive deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan as well as counter narcotics deployments in the Caribbean. Secondary role as deputy Flight Commander with responsibility for a team of 60+ personnel during deployments by immediate superior. Trusted and respected by chain of command to complete autonomous operations worldwide and to supervise flying operations as duty pilot and as planner for the Sqn.
  • Royal Air Force (Raf)
    Re-Training As A Multi Engine Pilot
    Royal Air Force (Raf) Jun 2002 - May 2003
    Raf Cranwell
    Having transferred from helicopters to fixed wing flying completed a Multi-Engine Re-Role Course on 45(R) Sqn at RAF Cranwell
  • Royal Air Force
    Wessex Hc2 Pilot - 84 Sqn
    Royal Air Force Jan 2001 - Jun 2002
    Raf Akrotiri
    SAR & Support Helicopter Pilot/Captain in overseas location. Additional roles as VIP Captain, Airtest Captain, Sqn Duty Authoriser (responsible for delivery of Sqn commitments to both planned and reactionary tasks). Also, as Sqn Planning Officer oversaw short term and long term planning of manning levels and tasks, as well as planning overseas deployments to Jordan and Turkey. Was Coordinator and Officer in Charge of 84 Sqn 84th anniversary celebrations which included a families day, parade for presentation of new Sqn standard and a charity hangar party which raised over £9500 for charity.
  • Royal Air Force
    Wessex Hc2 Pilot - 72 Sqn
    Royal Air Force Sep 1998 - Dec 2000
    Raf Aldergrove
    Support Helicopter Pilot & Captain in demanding operational theatre. Additional roles as SAR Captain, VIP Captain, Airtest Captain, Sqn Duty Authoriser (responsible for delivery of Sqn commitments to both planned tasks and to reactionary tasks in a dynamic, multi-faceted theatre of operations) and Sqn Adjutant working directly for OC 72 Sqn to coordinate administrative functions including as line manager for Sqn administrative staff.
  • Royal Air Force
    Flying Training Student
    Royal Air Force Sep 1993 - Sep 1998
    Various Raf Bases
    Initial Officer Training and flying training courses. Awarded flying badge (wings) at RAF Shawbury on 17 September 1998.

Ben Ratcliffe Skills

Military Helicopters Flight Safety Piloting Security Clearance Aircraft National Security Intelligence Military Operations Exercises Afghanistan Air Force Military Experience Operational Planning Combat Electronic Warfare Human Factors Military Training Flight Training Instrument Rating Reconnaissance Training Flight Planning Instructor Led Training Training Management Tactics Military Aviation Sigint Flying Instruction Atpl Airlines Civil Aviation Aviation

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Ben Ratcliffe works for British Airways

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Ben Ratcliffe attended University Of Liverpool, Midhurst Grammar School.

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