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United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

• Dual-Rated Offshore Line Captain on AW139 and Bell 412 • Instrument-Rated on both aircraft • 1850 hours Bell 412 and 550 hours AW139 • Roles include Offshore (Oil and Gas), VIP flying and Aerial Filming/Photography • Regular Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) standby and callouts

28 (Ac) Sqn, Raf Benson

• Synthetic Flight Instructor(SFI) on Operational Conversion Flight• Teaching all levels in the Merlin Mk3 (AW-101) simulator• Subject Matter Expert(SME) on Synthetic Flight Instruction• Teaching ranges from ab-initio through to Combat Ready, general handling to multi-type formation tasking using linked simulators and external players• Teaching from cockpit seat, centre seat or Instructor Operating Station• Course Co-ordinator responsible for timetabling and project managing… Show more • Synthetic Flight Instructor(SFI) on Operational Conversion Flight• Teaching all levels in the Merlin Mk3 (AW-101) simulator• Subject Matter Expert(SME) on Synthetic Flight Instruction• Teaching ranges from ab-initio through to Combat Ready, general handling to multi-type formation tasking using linked simulators and external players• Teaching from cockpit seat, centre seat or Instructor Operating Station• Course Co-ordinator responsible for timetabling and project managing the running of each course to schedule but without compromising the quality of the output• Leave co-ordinator responsible for ensuring that all staff get their required leave whilst also ensuring that manning levels are adequate to cover the instructional tasks Show less

Royal Brunei Air Force, Brunei

• Sole British QHI on loan to the Royal Brunei Air Force• 1000 hours on the Bell 212, including 200 hours in the SAR role• Over 3 years modifying instructional techniques for use in a different cultural setting• Jungle environment qualified, including night winching• Offshore experience including day and night deck landings• Held a national SAR standby commitment, including multiple remote rescues in challenging tropical conditions• Responsible for overall flying… Show more • Sole British QHI on loan to the Royal Brunei Air Force• 1000 hours on the Bell 212, including 200 hours in the SAR role• Over 3 years modifying instructional techniques for use in a different cultural setting• Jungle environment qualified, including night winching• Offshore experience including day and night deck landings• Held a national SAR standby commitment, including multiple remote rescues in challenging tropical conditions• Responsible for overall flying standards and instrument flying standards• Took responsibility for improving aircrew confidence in flying with Night Vision Devices(NVD) and improving night flying standards to a point where the squadron was able to undertake a 5-aircraft night tactical formation task• Assisted in the coordination of several role demonstrations primarily for the benefit of His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei• Championed a flight safety initiative with the loan service fixed wing instructor to improve safety in all aspects of military flying in Brunei, including co-ordination with multiple external airspace users• Completed civilian Dangerous Goods and Human Factors training at CAE-Emirates Flight Training, Dubai Show less

28 (Ac) Sqn, Raf Benson

• 460 hours Merlin Mk3 (AW-101)• Taught ab-initio and type conversion pilots on the Merlin OCF• Lead QHI for the operational phase of the course concentrating on teaching basic and advanced tactical flying techniques• Instrument Rating Examiner (IRE) and QHTI• Led several trans-European detachments teaching trainee pilots how to plan and execute sorties abroad

28(Ac) Sqn, Raf Benson

• Squadron Subject Matter Expert(SME) for flying in various threat environments• Selected to be the Captain of VVIP task transporting UK Prime Minister• Qualified in Desert and Arctic environments• Instructor Operating Station (IOS) qualified in the CAE Merlin Mk3 (AW-101) simulator

28(Ac) Sqn, Raf Benson

• 780 hours Merlin Mk3 (AW-101) including 110 hours night• Training Captain responsible for mentoring ab-initio and Limited Combat Ready pilots• Selected as one of four Captains for Special Duties tasking in Afghanistan• Instrument Rating Examiner(IRE) responsible for maintenance of squadron instrument flying standards and annual testing of pilots and navigators• 2 Operational detachments to Bosnia in support of NATO operations including VVIP transport and escort duties• 1… Show more • 780 hours Merlin Mk3 (AW-101) including 110 hours night• Training Captain responsible for mentoring ab-initio and Limited Combat Ready pilots• Selected as one of four Captains for Special Duties tasking in Afghanistan• Instrument Rating Examiner(IRE) responsible for maintenance of squadron instrument flying standards and annual testing of pilots and navigators• 2 Operational detachments to Bosnia in support of NATO operations including VVIP transport and escort duties• 1 Operational detachment to Iraq in support of coalition operations Show less

72 Sqn, Raf Aldergrove

• Combat Ready Captain in an operational environment• 1100 hours on Wessex HC Mk2• Squadron Air Test Captain• Unit Security Officer, responsible for squadron security which included coordination with external security agencies for the visit of US President

Raf Akrotiri, Cyprus

A 3-month attachment to an operational SAR unit. Gained considerable exposure to advanced SAR techniques. Responsible for organising and participating in squadron training.

Various, Uk

• 6 months of intensive training in leadership and management• Theoretical and practical officer training with several opportunities to practice the learned techniques in the field• 70 hours of single-engine helicopter training on the AS350• 90 hours of multi-engine helicopter training on the Bell 412• Learnt the foundations for flying helicopters in a peace time environment• Introduction to SAR SOPs

Bachelor Of Science, Computer Science, B.Sc (Hons)

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