Callum Douglas Rennie Geddes
Broadmeadow
Summary
Dynamic aviation professional with a proven track record in flight management and operational safety, ready to embrace new challenges. Extensive experience ensures exceptional performance in diverse mission settings and rapidly evolving environments. Recognized for a relentless pursuit of excellence, consistently seeking opportunities for technical and professional growth to enhance overall effectiveness. Committed to fostering safety and efficiency in all aviation operations while adapting to industry demands.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Pilot
Royal Australian Air Force
05.2019 - Current
- Officer training school, Sale, VIC: May 2019-Sep 2019. Flight commander in graduating parade
- Interim posting at 76 Squadron, RAAF Base Williamtown whilst waiting for Pilots course: Sep 2019-Aug 2020
- Pilots course commencement on exchange with Royal New Zealand Air Force, T6C, RNZAF Base Ohakea: Aug 2020
- Finished Pilots course as Dux (De Lange Trophy) in April 2022
- RAAF Wings evaluation course, PC21, RAAF Base East Sale: April 2022-September 2022. Dux of course, streamed to Fighters
- 79 Squadron initial fighter training, Hawk 127, RAAF Base Pearce: Jan 2023-June 2023. Dux of course
- 76 Squadron initial fighter training, Hawk 127, RAAF Base Pearce: July-Dec 2023. Dux of course, streamed to F35. Social Club Officer while waiting for Operational Conversion, handled squadron funds and marketed merchandise for the squadron.
- F35A Operational Conversion Aug 2024-Dec 2024. Dux of course, posted to 77 Squadron
- 2025 Worked alongside 81 Wing Safety officer and created training packages for F35, monitored safety reporting and created briefs for executive teams to analyse safety trends and recommendations. This gave me a very keen eye in Aviation Safety and navigating a complex efficiency versus safety relationship whilst also coming up with recommendations in areas such as Crew resource management.
Casino Croupier
Crown Melbourne
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Dealt various table games, ensuring adherence to rules and regulations.
- Monitored game integrity and player behaviour to maintain a fair environment.
- Effectively handled hundreds of thousands of dollars a day and conducted advanced mental arithmetic in front of crowds in a high stress environment
- Implemented efficient workflow strategies to enhance gameplay experience for patrons.
Stock and Technology Departments
Officeworks
01.2016 - 12.2016
Worked in IT departments and stock departments. Vast customer experience
Service and Bakery
Coles
01.2015 - 12.2015
Kitchen Experience
McDonalds
01.2014 - 12.2014
This provided the first customer experience and team work in a professional setting
Hibben and Associates
01.2011 - 12.2012
- In the summer school holidays, I worked for Hibben and Associates completing basic filing and photocopying of documents and preparing them to be Archived.
Paper and Advertisement Delivery
01.2009 - 12.2011
- I learnt the commitment and skills that are required to get a job done.
- Folding and delivery of local papers weekly with a time restriction.
Education
Mathematics
College Of Aeronautical Science
University Of QueenslandGrade 9-12 -
Koonung Secondary College
Melbourne, VIC01.2016
Year 7-8 -
Peter Moyes Anglican School
Perth01.2012
Skills
- Compartmentalization
- Time and task management
- Crew resource management
- Safety analysis versus efficient procedures
- Operating within Standard Operating Procedures
- Teamwork
- Flying ability in a high stress environment
- Rapid decision making in a fast changing, complex mission environment
Accomplishments
- Soccer, 7 Years, Multiple team captaincies. Most valuable player awards.
- Indoor Soccer, 5 Years, Represented at a National Level as Captain. Multiple team Captaincies. Represented Queensland and Far North Queensland. Multiple Championship wins, Runner up at Nationals.
- Basketball, 7 Years, Represented City Of Joondalup and South Western Australia. Captain for Representative and Domestic teams. Championship winners three years in a row as captain.
- Australian Air Force Cadets - 408 Squadron, 3 Years, Recruit Stage Dux, with Distinction, 2013. Basic Stage Dux, with Distinction, 2014. Proficiency Stage Dux, with Distinction 2014. Advanced Stage Dux, with Distinction 2015. Drill, Aviation, Leadership and Service Knowledge Dux for all Three Years. 4 Wing (Victoria) most efficient cadet in aerial activity of the year award. Represented 4 Wing in the National Aviation Competition, Runner up, Bathurst 2014. Junior Non Commissioned Officer Course, SEP 2014. Leader in Aviation teaching studies. Multiple catafalque parties on Dawn Services, including SLR and Steyr catafalques. Drill instructor. Parade Warrant Officer in Home Parades. Mentor. Treasurer of Mess Committee 2015. Section B Flight Commander 2015, 70 Cadets. Multiple leadership roles on activities on Defence Bases. .22 LR Live Fire qualified. Parachuting qualified. Solo qualified. Instructing qualified. SLR and Steyr drill qualified.
Hobbies and Interests
- Aviation
- Motorcycle riding
- Camping
- 4WD
- Skydiving - D License, approximately 300 jumps
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 11/03/99
Timeline
Pilot
Royal Australian Air Force
05.2019 - Current
Casino Croupier
Crown Melbourne
01.2018 - 04.2019
Stock and Technology Departments
Officeworks
01.2016 - 12.2016
Service and Bakery
Coles
01.2015 - 12.2015
Kitchen Experience
McDonalds
01.2014 - 12.2014
Hibben and Associates
01.2011 - 12.2012
Paper and Advertisement Delivery
01.2009 - 12.2011
Mathematics
College Of Aeronautical Science
Grade 9-12 -
Koonung Secondary College
Year 7-8 -
Peter Moyes Anglican School