Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Qualifications
Experience
References
Timeline
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Paul Kenneth Willsher

Glenelg,SA

Summary

Proficient Senior Captain with over 29 years experience in international airline flying. Previous to this was 8 years as a Pilot in the RAAF, operating the P-3C Orion in various operational missions including search-and-rescue, maritime patrol, and extensive low level day and night flying. Enthusiastic pilot who is passionate about flying, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Experienced in managing all challenging operational situations with a strong sense of safety awareness.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Pit Crew Member

Virgin Australia
01.2022 - Current
  • Meet and prepare aircraft for dispatch

Senior Captain

Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd, Hong Kong
01.1993 - Current
  • Flew international routes covering many different countries, ensuring safety and compliance with all operational aspects in each location.
  • At all times maintaining comprehensive situational awareness
  • Responsible for administration, safety and performance of entire crew including cabin crew at all times when away from home base.

Directing Staff

RAAFCOL
05.1991 - 01.1993
  • Responsible for training, development and assessment of Officer Candidates undertaking the Officer Training Course
  • Conducted Adventurous Training for Officer Candidates
  • Custodian of the Defence Force Discipline Act for RAAFCOL

Officer, Pilot

RAAF 92 WG
08.1985 - 05.1991
  • 92 WG Maritime Patrol Group. Pilot, Crew Captain, Squadron Tactics Development Officer. No. 10 and No. 11 Squadrons.
  • 92 WG Unit Maintenance Liaison Officer responsible for ensuring enough serviceable aircraft were available to carry out operational tasking required of Maritime Patrol Group.
  • Represented 92 WG at the Annual Fincastle Anti Submarine Warfare competition in 1989, St Mawgan UK
  • Flew the P3-C Orion solo display at the 1988 Bicentennial Airshow

Policeman

NSW Police Force
08.1984 - 08.1985
  • Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.

Education

Pilot's Course - Aviation

RAAF Pilots Course
RAAF Pearce, WA
12.1986

High School Diploma -

Narrabeen Sports High School
North Narrabeen, NSW
12.1981

Skills

  • Proven ability with team and crew leadership
  • Diligent and organized
  • Strong situational awareness
  • Excellent communication
  • Strong problem solving ability
  • Commitment to 'getting the job done'

Qualifications

  • Australian ATPL 187431
  • Hong Kong ATPL 5545
  • Australian Citizenship
  • Australian Government Security Clearance (ASIC Holder)
  • CASA Class 1 Aviation Medical
  • Hong Kong Class 1 Aviation Medical
  • Hong Kong Instrument Rating – Multi Engine Airplane


Experience

  • 19,263 hours total flying experience
  • 15,095 hours pilot in command
  • 6,234 hours night command
  • 18,983 hours turbine experience
  • 18,885 hours Multi-crew experience
  • 10,751 hours Multi engine turbine command experience
  • 10,751 hours pilot in command on medium/heavy multi engine turbine command experience
  • 10,751 hours pilot in command in multi-crew operations
  • 2,500 hours Maritime surveillance and search-and-rescue experience

References

Captain Tim Burns

General Manager Training

Cathay Pacific Airways

+852 2747 8492


Captain Darryl Hill (retired)

Cathay Pacific Airways

0407 262 775


Captain Steve Scarr

VIrgin Australia

0423 221 269




Timeline

Pit Crew Member

Virgin Australia
01.2022 - Current

Senior Captain

Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd, Hong Kong
01.1993 - Current

Directing Staff

RAAFCOL
05.1991 - 01.1993

Officer, Pilot

RAAF 92 WG
08.1985 - 05.1991

Policeman

NSW Police Force
08.1984 - 08.1985

Pilot's Course - Aviation

RAAF Pilots Course

High School Diploma -

Narrabeen Sports High School
Paul Kenneth Willsher