David Hargreaves
Brisbane
Summary
Aviation professional with extensive experience in flight operations and crew management. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving operational excellence. Reliable and adaptable, exhibits skills in navigation and safety protocols, and maintains professional demeanour under all circumstances.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior First Officer
Virgin Australia
08.2011 - Current
- Worked closely with dispatchers to ensure adherence to routes, schedules, altitude assignments, and en-route updates as needed for safe operations.
- Applied expertise in various aircraft types for seamless transition between different models during pilot assignments, ensuring consistent performance levels.
- Assessed aircraft systems regularly after landing, providing valuable feedback about performance metrics that informed maintenance teams about potential issues.
- Enhanced flight safety by identifying and addressing potential risks during pre-flight checks.
- Achieved timely departures by collaborating with the captain, ground crew, and air traffic control.
- Reduced delays by coordinating with maintenance teams to promptly address any technical issues.
- Maintained situational awareness throughout flights by constantly monitoring instruments, weather data, and air traffic control communications.
- Actively engaged in continuous learning opportunities within aviation industry advancements.
- Improved fuel efficiency by optimizing flight plans and adhering to recommended altitudes and speeds.
Chief Pilot
Australian Wings Academy
06.2009 - 07.2011
- Completed post-flight maintenance reports and worked with crew chief for post-maintenance check flights.
- Planned and filed daily flight plans for training missions, sorties, and patrol flights.
- Improved flight safety by implementing rigorous pre-flight checks and emphasizing thorough crew communication.
- Facilitated open lines of communication between management, pilots, air traffic controllers, and ground support staff to ensure seamless coordination during operations.
- Conducted flight testing as an authorised testing officer on behalf of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
First Officer
Skywest Airlines
11.2006 - 06.2009
- Maintained strict adherence to SOPs, ensuring a consistent level of service and flight safety.
- Assisted in achieving fuel efficiency targets through optimal flight planning and execution.
- Improved on-time performance by effectively managing time-sensitive tasks during flight preparations.
- Collaborated with the Captain and crew members to ensure smooth communication and coordination during flights.
Education
Advanced Diploma in Instructor Rating - Aviation Pilot Training
Faibairn Air Charter School
Canberra, ACT04-1999
Skills
- Time management efficiency
- Security procedures
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Flight data analysis
- Effective crew resource management
- Teamwork skills
- Collaborative team player
- Weather analysis
- Fuel management
- Reliability
- Decision-making
- Professionalism
Timeline
Senior First Officer
Virgin Australia
08.2011 - Current
Chief Pilot
Australian Wings Academy
06.2009 - 07.2011
First Officer
Skywest Airlines
11.2006 - 06.2009
Advanced Diploma in Instructor Rating - Aviation Pilot Training
Faibairn Air Charter School
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