Dario Ceppellini
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organisational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
ALS Paramedic/Flight Paramedic/ Flight Coordinator
Ambulance Victoria
01.2004 - Current
- Dispatch of Air Ambulance Victoria resources, both Fixed and Rotary Wing
- High level, clear, concise communication skills both face-to face and via telecommunications
- Liaising with AAV stakeholders both internal and external to optimize use of AV resources
- Planning and triage of AAV cases in accordance with AAV dispatch guidelines
- Analytical thinking and problem solving skills to ensure best patient care
- Working independently under minimal supervision
- Escalation of issues to management as required
- Pre-hospital care of patients in an efficient and safe manner both in the aeromedical setting and on-road ambulance response
- Multi-disciplinary team work
- Time critical patient-care decision making
- Rostering of staff to shift vacancies.
Captain – Cessna Caravan/ Shrike 500
U C Aviation
04.2016 - Current
- Aerial survey flights throughout Victoria on 24/7 operations
- Working closely with clients in a dynamic environment in order to complete the task as required without compromising on safety
- Conducting aircraft daily inspections
- Recording of any maintenance issues with aircraft on maintenance release
- Liaising and working closely with ATC to achieve the best outcome for both ATC and client.
First Officer – Airbus A320/321
Express Freighters Australia (Qantas Freight)
03.2020 - 04.2022
- Maintain familiarity with CASA legislation and Company Operations Manuals
- Assist and support the Captain in both administrative and flight duties
- Carry out all flying in accordance with company SOPs
- Confirm safe navigation of the aircraft
- Liaise with the Freight Operations controller, aircraft loaders and engineers to ensure on-time performance without compromising safety
- Maintain high standard of discipline, conduct and appearance
- Support the captain in the development and maintenance of a high standard of professional expertise and morale amongst the crew
- Actively implement and support the Qantas Safety Management System.
First Officer – Bombardier CL604
Cobham Aviation Services (Special Mission- AMSA)
06.2017 - 06.2019
- First Officer, performing Search and Rescue for the Australian Maritime Safety Authority 24/7
- High level teamwork between all crew members to ensure maximum safety of the operation whilst meeting contractual obligations
- Low level stores delivery operations to survivors
- Maintain constant readiness to deploy - requirement to be airborne within 30 minutes of receiving a Search and Rescue tasking
- International Search and Rescue deployment
- Aircraft preparation, daily inspection and pilot maintenance.
Senior Flight Instructor – Grade 1
Moorabbin Flying Services
07.2012 - 05.2016
- Flight instruction from ab-initio up to Multi-Engine Instructor training, Instrument Rating training and Instructor rating training
- Management of 20 staff (flying instructors) including rostering, flight allocation, annual leave approval and support
- Coordination of the RTO course syllabus delivery to Diploma and Cadet students
- Co-ordinate the operations and maintenance functions of the flying school in conjunction with the Chief Flying Instructor & CEO
- Direct supervision and mentoring of junior Flight Instructors
- Perform the role of Instructor in Charge in the absence of the Chief Flying Instructor
- Co-ordinate costing and resource allocation for charter flights.
Education
Diploma of Aviation -
Moorabbin Flying Services
01.2014
Graduate Certificate (Aeromedical Retrieval) -
Monash University
01.2010
Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) -
Victoria University
01.2005
VCE Completed -
St. Michael's Grammar School
01.2001
Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Team building
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
- Task Prioritization
References
- Rupert Freeman, Manager Air Operations (Acting), Air Ambulance Victoria, 0412 502 911
- Toby Guthrie, Senior Team Manager (Acting), Air Ambulance Victoria, 9945 9924
Timeline
First Officer – Airbus A320/321
Express Freighters Australia (Qantas Freight)
03.2020 - 04.2022
First Officer – Bombardier CL604
Cobham Aviation Services (Special Mission- AMSA)
06.2017 - 06.2019
Captain – Cessna Caravan/ Shrike 500
U C Aviation
04.2016 - Current
Senior Flight Instructor – Grade 1
Moorabbin Flying Services
07.2012 - 05.2016
ALS Paramedic/Flight Paramedic/ Flight Coordinator
Ambulance Victoria
01.2004 - Current
Diploma of Aviation -
Moorabbin Flying Services
Graduate Certificate (Aeromedical Retrieval) -
Monash University
Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) -
Victoria University
VCE Completed -
St. Michael's Grammar School