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Peter-John Svendsen

Peter-John Svendsen

Coomera,Queensland

Summary

Commercial Pilot with 14 years experience in charter and General aviation industry, with over 2800 flight hours on various aircraft types, I also have extensive experience in operations management with more then 7 years experience as an operation manager in the aviation sector as well as for an NGO.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

DHC8 First Officer & Checking and Training Admin

Skytrans
Brisbane , Queensland
12.2023 - Current
  • Conducted pre-flight briefings with the Captain to ensure that all safety protocols were followed.
  • Coordinated with Air Traffic Control to ensure compliance with airspace regulations.
  • Assisted in navigation planning and monitored aircraft systems throughout flight.
  • Communicated with passengers regarding flight information and ensured their comfort during the journey.
  • Maintained records of flight plans, weather conditions, fuel usage, and other relevant data.
  • Managed communication between crew members in order to coordinate tasks effectively.
  • Updated policies and procedures and shared information with crew members prior to departure.
  • Audited company's legal documents to verify compliant policies and procedures.
  • Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
  • Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.

Survey Pilot

Xcalibur Multiphysics
Perth, WA
05.2023 - Current
  • Conduct survey flights.
  • Ensure aircraft is airworthy and all relevant paperwork is still valid.
  • Plot survey areas and risk asses the survey area.
  • Load and cross check that the correct survey line is loaded onto the survey equipment.
  • Check all relevant Notams and weather for specific flight before departing.

Operations Coordinator

Hevilift Australia
Nundah, Queensland
05.2022 - 04.2023
  • Rostering and coordinating with crew.
  • Charter planning and liaising with service providers.
  • Communicating with crews to assist and ensure efficient daily operations.
  • Liaised between customers and management to ensure smooth operations delivery.
  • Data recoding for OTP, for clients and management team.
  • Solving daily issues or problems the may arise.
  • Requesting and booking aircraft slots at major airports.
  • Coordinating with services providers for on time delivery of services.

Operations Manager

UNOPS
, Mozambique
06.2020 - 05.2022
  • Overseeing the logistics of VVIPs and heads of government departments
  • Managing the setup and running of remote camps
  • Managing office logistics
  • Managing of logistics for field work activities
  • Issuing reports for the operation, efficiency, safety, and budgets
  • Establishing budgets for operation procedures
  • Liaising with other United Nations agency departments
  • Setting up of supplier contracts and TORs
  • Distribution and logistics of food and agricultural material
  • Direct Management of 7 people
  • Building relationships with suppliers and potential suppliers
  • Advising on security assessments
  • Consultancy

Operations management consultant

Safari Air Africa
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Providing solutions, risk assessments and strategies on developing new business and managing current clients
  • Providing expertise and knowledge when dealing with the
  • IACM and SACAA
  • Offering an in depth operational guidance for the business
  • Operations for US Embassy repatriation flight of 167 US citizens from Mozambique to Washington
  • Providing solutions for aircraft needs and hire for the flight
  • Ensuring all the specifications and requirements were met
  • Liaising with the US embassy operations team
  • Completing risk assessments for the US Embassy personnel

Chief Pilot

Safari Air, Mozambique
Beira, Sofala
06.2014 - 12.2019
  • Duties Providing all operational and logistical needs for business success
  • Management of ground staff, administration staff, pilots and consultants
  • Performing flying duties on charters when required
  • Managing charter bookings from enquiry to completion
  • Responsible for the seamless operation of every flight; from sale to post flight actions
  • Liaising with customers on the phone, email, messaging and in person
  • Coordinating with aircraft operators, support team and crew
  • Checking all operational aspects of the flight including airport and weather
  • Improving and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures
  • Meeting and greeting clients at airports
  • Building long term beneficial relationships with both clients and supplier
  • Charter brokerage for presidential and ministerial authorities in Mozambique as well as various ambassadors from around the world

Aviation Operations Manager

TEREOS SUGAR, Companhia de Sena, Safari Air Africa
02.2018 - 02.2019
  • Duties Piloting clients to various locations in Mozambique
  • scheduling maintenance
  • Operations administration
  • Management of staff
  • Ground staff & pilots
  • Customer relationship management
  • Liaison with local aviation authorities
  • Management of airfield and upkeep.

Commercial Pilot for Owners of Aircraft

Aircraft Owners
01.2013 - 05.2014
  • Duties Flying private aircraft for Vowlands Dry Cleaning and Yates Group – Baron 58 and Cessna 303
  • Conducting charter flights
  • Providing general management of the aircraft upkeep.

Line Pilot

Safari Air, Mozambique
07.2009 - 12.2012
  • Manage all ground personnel
  • Develop, maintain and distribute pilot rosters
  • Communicate with Operations Manager and CEO of the
  • Company
  • Communicate with ground handling suppliers ie: agents, fuel and hangar services
  • Ensure all aircraft and pilot paperwork is in line with
  • Mozambique and South African Legislation
  • Ensure Pilot flying standards met the Civil Aviation Authority requirements
  • Being present and accountable at Civil Aviation Authority audits
  • Maintaining good relationships with clients in line with company policies.

Farm Manager

Robin Oldfield
03.2008 - 09.2008
  • Management of Dairy Farm Operations
  • Ensuring all machinery is maintained and in good working order
  • Arrange for repairs to be done when necessary
  • Staff management (22 Staff)
  • Delegation of tasks, activities and work performance
  • Staff wages
  • Liaison with clients (e.g
  • Clover)

Fuel Manager / Barman

Pietermaritzburg Aero Club
12.2007 - 02.2008
  • Duties Management, monitor and control of fuel supply for the aircraft
  • Fuel quality and quantity monitor (i.e
  • Checking for water contamination etc.)
  • Management and supervision of refueling attendants (performance, attendance, time, tasks)
  • Serving customers beverages from the bar, ordering stock, reconciling stock etc
  • Customer relationship management
  • SUMMARY PROFILE, & Experience Piloting and commercial aircraft flying

Operations management

  • Fuel management, planning & monitor Cargo management, planning & monitor Staff management Staff wages Facilitation and co-ordination of tasks & activities General office administration
  • Knowledge Commercial flying regulations Operations management Navigation Air space regulations Aircraft maintenance and risk management Cargo management

Education

Helicopter Private Pilots licence -

BAC Helicopters
Durban, KZN, South Africa
01.2015

SACAA Commercial - Commercial Pilot

Loutzavia Flight School
Pretoria, South Africa
06.2009

High School Diploma -

Pietermaritzburg College
Pietermaritzburg, KZN, South Africa
12.2007

Courses Completed -

Certification

Skills

  • AIRCRAFT RATINGS:
  • Single Engine Piston - PA28R, P28A, C150, C172, C182R, C206, C210, GA8
  • Multiple Engine Piston - PA30, C303, B55, PA34, B58, C404, PA31,BN-2
  • Multi Engine Turbine - B1900, DHC8
  • South African Commercial Pilot licence - 027 222 111 0
  • CASA commercial pilot licence- ARN - 1208044

Fixed wing Flying Experience:

  • Hours Total 3050
  • Multi engine piston- 6243
  • multi engine Turbine (MCC) - 2756
  • PIC 20545
  • IFR 1357
  • Night 114

Helicopter Flying Experience:

  • Helicopter PPL - 270 hours
  • Rated on the Robinson 44 and Robinson 22

References

References On request

Interests

  • Aviation
  • Rugby
  • Fishing

Additional Information

  • Australian Permanent Resident (Visa - Subclass 186)
  • Home Language - English
  • Additional Languages - Afrikaans, Zulu, Portuguese.
  • DRIVER’S LICENCE - QLD Drivers licence

Timeline

DHC8 First Officer & Checking and Training Admin

Skytrans
12.2023 - Current

Survey Pilot

Xcalibur Multiphysics
05.2023 - Current

Operations Coordinator

Hevilift Australia
05.2022 - 04.2023

Operations Manager

UNOPS
06.2020 - 05.2022

Operations management consultant

Safari Air Africa
01.2020 - 05.2020

Aviation Operations Manager

TEREOS SUGAR, Companhia de Sena, Safari Air Africa
02.2018 - 02.2019

Chief Pilot

Safari Air, Mozambique
06.2014 - 12.2019

Commercial Pilot for Owners of Aircraft

Aircraft Owners
01.2013 - 05.2014

Line Pilot

Safari Air, Mozambique
07.2009 - 12.2012

Farm Manager

Robin Oldfield
03.2008 - 09.2008

Fuel Manager / Barman

Pietermaritzburg Aero Club
12.2007 - 02.2008

Operations management

Helicopter Private Pilots licence -

BAC Helicopters

SACAA Commercial - Commercial Pilot

Loutzavia Flight School

High School Diploma -

Pietermaritzburg College

Courses Completed -

Certification

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