Andrew McKeon
Helena Valley,WA
Summary
Adept at leading and mentoring with a track record of high success rates in pilot training over 32 years as an Instructor. Excels in flying instruction and safety management. Expertise spans advanced air training devices and operational leadership, significantly enhancing trainee success and safety outcomes.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced ATD Instructor Pilot
BAE Systems
2022.12 - Current
- Providing Flying instruction in Hawk 165 Air Training Device.
- IFC syllabus including Basic flying techniques for General flying, Instrument, Formation and Navigation.
- Advanced Flying techniques including BFM, ACM, TI, Surface Attack and Surface Attack Tactics.
- SEFE qualified acting as Evaluator for Flying Tests including Instrument and Pilot Proficiency.
- Safety Health Executive representative and Safety Officer.
- 250 Hours Instructional last 18 months.
Flying Experience
Military and Civil Sector
1989.09 - Current
- Aircraft Flown Chipmunk, Tucano, Hawk T1, Harrier GR7/9/T10 Harrier II+, PC9, Hawk 127, Hawk 165
- Total Hours Approx 5300
- Total Instructional Hours Approx 2100
- RPAS Hours Approx 1300
ATD Advanced Instructor Pilot
BAE Systems
2019.01 - 2022.03
- Provided Ground and Airborne instruction in all facets of IFC operating Hawk 165.
- Gained promotion in minimum time to Safety Supervisor for 21SQN.
- Assessed student performance using both written exams and practical evaluations, providing comprehensive insights into individual skills and understanding.
- Established a positive learning environment by fostering open communication and mutual respect between instructor pilots and trainees.
S02 RPAS AFHQ
RAAF
2018.07 - 2019.01
- Provided SME input into development of MQ-9 Reaper Force Design.
- Developed and produced documentation sets that supported Smart Buyer process.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
Det Cdr MQ-9 Reaper Australian Contingent
RAAF
2015.01 - 2018.06
- Det Cdr for Australian Contingent including 3 Pilot, 2 Sensor Operator's and 1 Communication Engineer.
- Gained operational Qualification, conducting Operations within 3 defined AOR embedded within USAF Sqn.
- Gained IP and SEFE qualifications.
- Operated as Chief of STANEVAL on 42ATKS for 15 months.
BFLT Cdr 79SQN
RAAF
2012.01 - 2014.12
- Ops Flt Cdr providing Flying Cat upgrade for recently graduated IFC pilots.
- ASO.
- Flying Instruction, Flying Supervision and Flight Authorisation.
- Responsible for co-ordinating tasked ADF support.
Heron RPAS Op SLIPPER
RAAF
2011.01 - 2011.09
- Remotely Piloted Aerial System Pilot conducting Line of Sight ISR operations in Afghanistan supporting Coalition Forces.
- Executive Officer for the Heron operational Detachment.
- ASO for the detachment.
- Gained Heron RPAS Instructor Qualification.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced dynamic environment.
QFI 79SQN
RAAF
2008.09 - 2010.12
- Providing Flying Instruction, Flying Supervision and Flight Authorisation.
- SQN ASO.
QFI 2FTS
RAAF
2008.01 - 2008.09
- Providing Flying Instruction, Supervision and Authorisation.
- ASO.
RAF Career 1989-2007
RAF
1989.05 - 2007.12
- SQN Exec, FLTCDR, STANEVAL Jan 2003 - Dec 2007.
- Pilot Harrier GR7/GR9/T10 qualified 1995-2007.
- Harrier QFI, IRE, Air Test Pilot, Flight Safety Officer.
- USMC exchange Jun 2000 - Dec 2002.
- Multiple Operational Tours Balkans, Iraq, Afghanistan 1996-2007.
- "Creamie" QFI 1992-1994 Tucano.
Education
No Degree - A Levels
Prior Park College
BATH, UK06.1988
Skills
- Strong leadership abilities
- Flying Instruction Air and Ground
- Glass Cockpit Familiarity
- Advanced Air Training Devices Instruction
- Experienced Air Safety Officer
- Flying Supervision
- Flight Authorisation
Certification
- First Aid, BAE Systems - 2023 - present
- SHE representative, BAE Systems - 2023 - present
Timeline
Advanced ATD Instructor Pilot
BAE Systems
2022.12 - Current
ATD Advanced Instructor Pilot
BAE Systems
2019.01 - 2022.03
S02 RPAS AFHQ
RAAF
2018.07 - 2019.01
Det Cdr MQ-9 Reaper Australian Contingent
RAAF
2015.01 - 2018.06
BFLT Cdr 79SQN
RAAF
2012.01 - 2014.12
Heron RPAS Op SLIPPER
RAAF
2011.01 - 2011.09
QFI 79SQN
RAAF
2008.09 - 2010.12
QFI 2FTS
RAAF
2008.01 - 2008.09
Flying Experience
Military and Civil Sector
1989.09 - Current
RAF Career 1989-2007
RAF
1989.05 - 2007.12
No Degree - A Levels
Prior Park College
- First Aid, BAE Systems - 2023 - present
- SHE representative, BAE Systems - 2023 - present
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