Jason Paul Van Besouw
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Professional aviator with strong background in flight training, safety protocols, and instructional techniques. Proven success in fostering team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in aircraft operation, navigation, and communication, consistently delivering high-quality results. Known for reliability, strong decision-making, and effective problem-solving abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Instructor
Flight Training Adelaide
12.2022 - Current
- Led multiple training flights to include weather briefings, flight scheduling and safety measures to provide safe flights in training environment.
- Improved student pilot performance by implementing innovative training techniques and personalized lesson plans.
- Enhanced overall student satisfaction with tailored instruction methods, addressing individual learning needs and preferences.
- Developed lesson plans and conducted ground training modules covering aircraft systems across normal, abnormal and emergency operations.
- Operate multi-engine aircraft and flight simulators, instructing and evaluating students.
Workshop Manager
Paul van Besouw (PTY) Ltd.
09.2020 - 11.2022
- Managed and led a team of technicians for optimal productivity and job satisfaction.
- Maintained workshop activities in line with budget requirements.
- Improved workshop efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
Gr II Flight Instructor
Border Aviation Club & Flight School
03.2019 - 09.2020
- As a Gr II Instructor, I conducted training towards ab-initio, Night and Instrument ratings, working closely with the Exposition.
- Conducted Private Pilot License, Night rating tests as well as differences and familiarisation training.
- As Safety Officer, I managed the Safety side of the school, mainly at the East London Base, including Wings Park Airfield and Queenstown. I oversaw the Safety Management System and conducted regular safety audits. I would manage and conduct the monthly Safety meetings as well as the Red Tag System.
- As a pilot for East London Air Services, I would conduct regular charter flights in the Cessna C210.
Workshop Manager
Paul van Besouw (PTY) Ltd.
02.2016 - 03.2019
- Manage the workshop and oversee the production of custom, high-end furniture. Designing and drawing of cutting lists. Quoting.
Pilot
Southern African Crocodile Traders and Legend Aviation
06.2015 - 02.2016
- Based at Safaris de Moçambique, Tete Province, Mozambique. Client and supply transfers between the camp, Tete Airport and other camps within Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe. Flying the company executives from various airports in South Africa into Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Flight Clearances and Customs and Immigration. Aircraft Management: Planning for inspections and dealing with insurance updates, etc.
Education
43 Air School
01.2012
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Virginia Flight School
04.2012
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Ayre Aviation Centre
10.2012
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43 Air School
03.2013
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Instructor Rating
03.2015
Skills
- Multi-engine aircraft instruction
- Pilot mentoring abilities
- Student progress evaluation
- Decision-making
- Flight test preparation
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- Multi-engine Commercial with Instrument Rating.
- Gr II Instructor Rating with Multi Engine Class Rating Training Approval and Instrument Rating Training Approval.
- Total hours: 1800
- Pilot in Command: 1490
- Instruction: 1290
- Pilot in Command Multi Engine: 140
- Total Multi Engine : 220
Timeline
Flight Instructor
Flight Training Adelaide
12.2022 - Current
Workshop Manager
Paul van Besouw (PTY) Ltd.
09.2020 - 11.2022
Gr II Flight Instructor
Border Aviation Club & Flight School
03.2019 - 09.2020
Workshop Manager
Paul van Besouw (PTY) Ltd.
02.2016 - 03.2019
Pilot
Southern African Crocodile Traders and Legend Aviation
06.2015 - 02.2016
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Virginia Flight School
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Ayre Aviation Centre
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43 Air School
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Instructor Rating
43 Air School
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