Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Flight Time
Qualifications
References
Timeline
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Andrew Grove

Andrew Grove

Flight Instructor
Balmain East,NSW

Summary

Collaborative individual eager to leverage knowledge and experience within the aviation industry. Skilled in flight instruction and aircraft handling with a keen eye for technique and accuracy. Efficient and committed to safety management and standard operating procedures, with a strong willingness to collaborate and work in a team environment to meet common goals.

Work History

Flight Instructor

UNSW
04.2023 - Current
  • Operate Diamond DA40 aircraft and FRASCA flight simulator, instructing and evaluating undergraduate aviation students enrolled at UNSW.
  • Conduct flight training in Diamond DA40 aircraft for the RPL, PPL and CPL syllabus, as well as Basic Instrument Flight training and pre-licence assessment up to a CPL standard.
  • Utilise scenario-based training methods for real-world problem solving, preparing students for unexpected challenges during flights.
  • Maintain accurate records of student progress, using past records & assessments to adjust instruction strategies as required.
  • Assist Head of Aircraft Airworthiness and Maintenance Control in monitoring fleet serviceability and conducting approved pilot maintenance.
  • Deliver briefings in a classroom environment to students undertaking initial, navigation and commercial phases of training
  • Observe and evaluate students' progress and performance to determine progression, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER

UNSW Underwater Rugby Club
10.2018 - Current
  • Club President - 2018-2019 & 2021-Present, Social Media Manager - 2019-2021

TEAM MEMBER

Moonlight Cinema
11.2021 - 03.2022
  • Event management and customer service experience

WAITER AND BARISTA

The Little Kitchen
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Worked with kitchen staff to prepare and serve meals & drinks

Education

Bachelor of Aviation - Aviation Management

University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
12.2024

Diploma of Aviation - Flight Instructor

Sydney Flight College
Bankstown, NSW
03.2023

Graduate Diploma - Flying

University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
02.2022

International Baccalaureate Diploma -

St. Andrew's Cathedral School
Sydney, NSW
11.2016

Skills

  • Aircraft general knowledge and handling
  • Flight Instruction and mentoring
  • Collaboration with others
  • Effective communication
  • Emphasis on safety management
  • Strong attention to detail

Flight Time

  • Total Flight Time - 640
  • Command - 410
  • Multi-Engine - 57

Qualifications

  • Commercial Pilots Licence - MEA
  • Instrument Rating - MEA with current IPC
  • Flight Instructor Rating - Grade 3 Aeroplane & Design Feature Training Endorsement
  • Ratings and Endorsements - MPPC, RU, Spin Activity
  • Cert IV in Training and Assessment
  • BIF Training Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate

References

  • Shaun Holmes, 0431 764 911, Aviation Safety Advisor, CASA, Former Safety Manager at UNSW


  • Andy Towns, 0432 979 578, First Officer, Jetstar, Primary flight instructor for RPL, CPL and MEA IFR training at UNSW


  • John Murray, 0423 317 648, Head of Flight Instructor Training, Sydney Flight College, Head of FIR Course and Instructor at SFC


  • Joseph Sinac, 0413 114 369, Flight Instructor, Sydney Flight College, Primary flight instructor for FIR Course


  • Finnegan Hassey, 0401 627 701, Manager, Moonlight Cinema, Work reference

Timeline

Flight Instructor

UNSW
04.2023 - Current

WAITER AND BARISTA

The Little Kitchen
01.2022 - 07.2022

TEAM MEMBER

Moonlight Cinema
11.2021 - 03.2022

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER

UNSW Underwater Rugby Club
10.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Aviation - Aviation Management

University of New South Wales

Diploma of Aviation - Flight Instructor

Sydney Flight College

Graduate Diploma - Flying

University of New South Wales

International Baccalaureate Diploma -

St. Andrew's Cathedral School
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