I joined the aviation industry as an apprentice aircraft mechanic with Ansett Airlines Australia. Throughout my aviation career, I obtained a vast array of skills and experience that opened doors to various roles and responsibilities both in training and flying respectively. I am a highly detail-oriented team player who takes pride in maintaining the standards and expectations of the industry. I have strong organizational skills, the ability to multitask and pride myself on working both individually and in a team setting.
My employment history demonstrates my skills, experience and commitment to the industry and I sincerely look forward to the next challenge that comes my way.
Entrusted with the responsibility of training Captains, First Officers and Instructors on the BOEING 737 Max
Contributing to the growth of Bonza with industry best practices at the forefront.
Imparting knowledge and motivating and supporting career progression through online and simulator instruction.
Employed as a Training and Check Captain on BOEING 737-800/Max 8200 series aircraft for Ryanair European and North African Network.
Based in Girona/Barcelona Spain.
Training Captain on the EMBREAR 135/145 based in Cork Ireland.
Line Captain on the EMBREAR 145 based in Basel and Geneve Switzerland.
Employed as a Bombardier/De Havilland Dash 8 100/200/300 series aircraft Captain. During my time with National Jet Systems, I operated specialist Coastwatch aircraft and later became Training Captain for the companies charter division and Airline Network. I was based in Darwin, Townsville and Alice Springs, Australia.
Chief Pilot and CAR217 approval on the corporate Turbo Prop fleet of BEECHCRAFT 200 and CESSNA 441 aircrafts. Contracting to Corporate, Mining, Sporting and Government departments.
Licenses
Australian ATPL 174279
European ATPL 260274
Flight Hours
Total - 23,935
Pilot in Command hours - 23, 525
Multi Engine Jet hours - 15, 950
Night hours - 7,970
Boeing 737 - 800/MAX 8 hours - 13,388
Captain David Wates - HOTAC Bonza Aviation
Phone - +61 0425 155 175
Email - davidwates@gmail.com
Captain Phillippe Vanhoutte - Base Captain Ryanair DAC
Phone - +346717 45647
Phone - +34677180882
Email - Phil_vanhoutte@hotmail.com
Captain Gareth Bean - TRE/TRI Boeing Flight Services
Phone - +61 448511786