Nathan Herbert
Perth,WA
Summary
Focused Airline Captain with substantial background in domestic and international aviation over 27 years industry experience. Skilled in planning and executing safe and efficient flights with strong situational awareness and understanding of weather patterns, navigation and flight systems. Strategic and committed to safety.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Captain
Virgin Australia Airlines
2008.05 - Current
- Performed pre-flight inspections to prepare for flight.
- Studied weather conditions at destination, en route and at departure points to make necessary flight adjustments.
- Reviewed and calculated aircraft weight and balance, fuel onboard and performance charts to reduce safety risks.
- Delayed or canceled flights or deviated from planned route or destination to exercise precaution.
- Performed comprehensive checklists prior to takeoff to reduce possible safety issues.
- Observed aircraft safety systems and operational conditions and immediately reported issues.
- Flew national and international routes covering different countries and complied with flight rules in each location.
- Monitored and interpreted instruments to determine flight status, airline condition and geographic position.
- Prepared and distributed instructions and policy updates to all active crew before departing.
- Planned routes, altitudes and speeds to provide fastest, safest and smoothest flights for on-time arrivals and high levels of passenger satisfaction.
- Troubleshot in-flight mechanical and operational issues and restored functionality.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Captain
Skippers Aviation
2005.04 - 2008.03
- Performed pre-flight inspections to prepare for flight.
- Studied weather conditions at destination, en route and at departure points to make necessary flight adjustments.
- Observed aircraft safety systems and operational conditions and immediately reported issues.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Chief Pilot
Central Air Services
1997.07 - 2004.09
- Attained detailed weather reports prior to planning flights.
- Monitored pilot performance and coached individual crew members to improve abilities.
- Managed all crew assignments and schedules for fleet.
- Maintained current knowledge of FAR, ICAO and EASA regulations.
- Reviewed aeronautical charts and used navigational instruments during each flight and maintained strong knowledge of government and company regulations.
- Organized and completed routine charter routes, as well as paths requested by customers.
- Used instrumentation to pilot aircraft during poor visibility.
- Performed accurate calculations of plane loads and fuel needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Unley High School
Netherby, SASkills
- 27 yrs Flying Experience
- Situational Awareness
- Team Player
- Efficient
- Committed
- Problem Solving
- Good listener
- Adaptable
Timeline
Captain
Virgin Australia Airlines
2008.05 - Current
Captain
Skippers Aviation
2005.04 - 2008.03
Chief Pilot
Central Air Services
1997.07 - 2004.09
High School Diploma -
Unley High School
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