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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
Aircraft Type Summary
Flying Hours Summary
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Peter Marris

Peter Marris

AVOCA,QLD

Summary

Diligent Flight Instructor highly trained in aircraft of different sizes and configurations. Teaches students to execute basic through advanced maneuvers with safety and attention to detail. Highly trained in handling emergencies and correcting in-flight problems.

Qualified to fly numerous helicopter types, both single and multi engine, as well as many different fixed wing aircraft types.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Grade 1 Aeroplane Flight Instructor

Peace Aviation
ROCKHAMPTON, QLD
02.2020 - Current
  • Served as a mentor for new instructors transitioning into a Flight Instructor role.
  • Developed and implemented flight training plans for students.
  • Instructed students on basic flying techniques such as takeoffs, landings, climbs, turns, descents and stalls.
  • Taught students about aircraft systems, procedures, and other flight-related subjects from ground-based positions.
  • Conducted pre-flight briefings with students to ensure safety of flights.
  • Monitored student progress throughout the course of instruction to ensure objectives were met.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and certification status.
  • Maintained required licensing and qualifications in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Performed advanced multi engine instructional sequences, such as class ratings, design feature endorsements and instrument training.

Multi Engine EMS Captain

Lifeflight Australia
BRISBANE, QLD
02.1998 - Current
  • Transported medical personnel to remote locations for medical emergencies or evacuations.
  • Collaborated closely with other pilots in order to share best practices for flying safely.
  • Analyzed engine operation, fuel consumption and aircraft systems to promote optimal performance.
  • Maintained current training, licensing, flight kits, navigation publications and records to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Managed emergency situations by making quick decisions based on training and experience.
  • Monitored engine operation, fuel consumption and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.
  • Performed duties as Base Manager at Bundaberg, including administrative and operational tasks.

RAAF Pilot and Qualified Flight Instructor

Royal Australian Air Force
CANBERRA, ACT
05.1981 - 10.1994
  • Successfully completed No 116 Pilots Course
  • Successfully completed Iroquois Helicopter Conversion Course
  • Helicopter Pilot, No 9 Squadron, RAAF Base Amberley
  • Helicopter Pilot, Australian Contingent Multi National Force and Observers, Sinai, Egypt
  • Helicopter Pilot, No 35 Squadron, RAAF Base Townsville
  • Iroquois Helicopter Gunship Captain, No 35 Squadron, RAAF Base Townsville
  • Successfully completed No 103 Flying Instructors Course, RAAF Base East Sale
  • Qualified Flying Instructor - CT4A - RAAF Base Point Cook, including formation display pilot and Low Level Aerobatics display pilot
  • Successfully completed HS748 Type Conversion, 32 Squadron, RAAF Base East Sale
  • HS748 pilot and Squadron Qualified Flying Instructor HS748

Education

High School Diploma -

Bundaberg State High School
Bundaberg, QLD
12-1980

Skills

  • Student Assessments
  • Classroom Management
  • Customer Service
  • Safety Management

Certification

  • CPL(A)
  • CPL(H)
  • Night Vision Imaging System Rating - Helicopter
  • Multi engine command instrument ratings, fixed wing and rotary wing
  • Winching
  • Rapelling
  • Sling Load
  • Formation
  • Aerobatics
  • Spinning
  • Tail Wheel
  • Constant Speed Unit
  • Gas Turbine Engine
  • Pressurisation

Aircraft Type Summary

Helicopter types endorsed on include Iroquois, Bell 206, Bell 212/412, Agusta 109, Eurocopter EC145, Agusta Westland AW139, Aerospatiale AS350, Aerospatiele AS355.

Fixed wing types endorsed on include many single piston engine aircraft below 5700kg, including Yak 52, and many multi engine fixed wing types including Aerostar, Twin Comanche, Cessna 402/404/414/421, Cessna 337, Baron, Seneca, Chieftain, and Apache

Flying Hours Summary

9326 Total Flying Hours

4162  Fixed wing flying hours, including 128 hours Yak 52

1347 hours fixed wing instruction, including 428 hours multi engine instruction

5164 hours Rotary wing

Timeline

Grade 1 Aeroplane Flight Instructor

Peace Aviation
02.2020 - Current

Multi Engine EMS Captain

Lifeflight Australia
02.1998 - Current

RAAF Pilot and Qualified Flight Instructor

Royal Australian Air Force
05.1981 - 10.1994

High School Diploma -

Bundaberg State High School

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