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Roger Finlay-Hudson

Kuraby,QLD

Summary

I have a diverse skill set, a tactical team builder and strategic planner with a background in account management and new business development, and a wealth of experience in managing and training employees. An out of the box thinker, who is passionate and very resourceful in providing solutions for growth and market expansion.

A licenced commercial pilot with a methodical and detail-oriented nature and in-depth knowledge of flight and safety protocols.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Pilot

Air Taxi Vanuatu
Vanuatu
07.2023 - 11.2024
  • Chief Pilot of a Part 135 aviation charter company.
  • Provided team leadership to all staff members in order to maximize efficiency while ensuring quality customer service and safety is maintained at all times.
  • Supervised the completion of flight logs and other reports required by pilots inline with company policy/governmental agencies.
  • Enforced safety rules within the organisation's aircraft fleet including monitoring pilots' hours flown per day, week, month, year.
  • Updated policies and procedures and shared information with crew members prior to departure.
  • Evaluated weather conditions to promote safety of crew and passengers.
  • Interpreted complex weather data from radar systems for use in determining alternate routes when necessary for continuity of the flight programme.
  • Recruited new pilots, completed ground training and evaluated pilot proficiency before being approved for flight duty status in accordance with company policies.
  • Performed periodic inspections on aircraft.
  • Assisted in the development of standard operating procedures manuals used by both ground personnel and flight crews.
  • Participated in meetings with government officials concerning changes in aviation laws or regulations.
  • Investigated incidents involving aircraft accidents or violations of CAAV regulations.
  • Developed departmental policies, procedures, and standards for operations of all aircrafts.
  • Coordinated the scheduling of flights and assigned crews based on operational needs.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.

Special Operations Pilot

Seven Air Group
Algarve, Portugal
07.2018 - 04.2023
  • Senior pilot in a Special Operations aviation company.
  • Parent company Seven Air Group, Special Operations division was named SK7.
  • Complete all flight planning, coordinated with air traffic control personnel for clearance into restricted airspace if required for a particular mission.
  • Maintained all company paperwork required by ANAC.
  • Working in a team on an extremely busy customer based environment.
  • Operating Sky dive operations to 15,000ft, in turbine aircraft. Aerobatic flights, banner towing flights and scenic tourist flights.
  • Reported maintenance issues discovered during pre-flight checks or while in flight to maintenance department.
  • Analyzed engine operation, fuel consumption and aircraft systems to promote optimal performance.
  • Performed post-flight inspection of aircrafts' systems and components after landing.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

CEO

Insane Motor Company
Hong Kong
01.2013 - 03.2018
  • Sourced Prestige vehicles for the Chinese Grey market, from Europe and the USA.
  • Cultivated relationships with external organizations to build partnerships that benefited both parties, as well as maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, government agencies, and other industry partners.
  • Monitored budgetary expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility.
  • Research initiatives to identify new markets for growth opportunities.
  • Negotiated and approved contracts between company and distributors, suppliers and other external entities.

CEO Piggyback LTD

Piggyback LTD/ Trading as Jakit
Hong Kong
06.2010 - 12.2012
  • Designed a phone case for the Apple Iphone 4, which included a battery pack and retractable earphones.
  • Head designer, and driving force behind the development of the Jakit product. Reviewing and improving the design of the product through indepth testing and market research.
  • Bringing a product from conceptual thought to a working and saleable product in less than 12 months.

Locating and Purchasing Exotic Cars

Self Employed
Harrogate, United Kingdom
10.2008 - 05.2010
  • Independent luxury/exotic car procurement service.
  • Locating and purchasing very high end vehicles for high networth customers, on request from a prestigious financial institute.
  • Facilitated product selections for customers, mainly professional sports people, and famous people within the entertainment industry.
  • Building up a large network of contacts throughout the United Kingdom and Europe.

Aviation Exam Coaching

JAR/EASA ATPL
Harrogate, United Kingdom
08.2007 - 05.2008
  • I converted my Australian ATPL to a JAR/EASA ATPL.
  • Studied and passed the 14 exams for the issuance of the licence.
  • Completed CPL, Multi Instrument check flight.
  • Once completing/passing all of the 14 ATPL required exams, I coached/taught struggling students through 9 of the 14 exams.

Property Development

Self Employed
Harrogate, United Kingdom
11.2001 - 06.2007
  • Purchasing apartments and houses, I completed most of the renovations of these properties myself, employing expertise to cover the areas that required regulatory signatures on completion.
  • Selling each project on completion.

Corporate Pilot

Golfin Aviation
Daytona Beach, Florida, USA
03.2000 - 09.2001
  • Complete FAA flight plans, customs and immigration documentation as required.
  • Provided assistance to passengers at both departure and on arrival.
  • Coordinated with air traffic control, obtain clearances for takeoff, landing and enroute.
  • Monitored weather conditions during flights to determine any necessary changes to flight plans.
  • Maintained a flight log for each trip, tracking total hours flown, destinations and fuel consumption.
  • Conducted maintenance checks with mechanics to ensure the aircraft was properly serviced and functioning correctly.
  • Planned and executed charter routes based on established paths or specific customer needs.
  • Conducted in-depth pre- and post-flight checks for safety and operational compliance.

Area Manager

Xpelair Ltd
Birmingham, United Kingdom
09.1996 - 12.1999
  • Developed and managed regional territory, for an air handling/fan manufacturing company. Inheriting a 16 member sales force, which through positive management, created a very cohesive sales team.
  • Lead, coached and developed the sales team to achieve sales goals.
  • Developed and implemented new sales strategies for both new and existing product lines, and worked closely with existing accounts to grow market share.
  • Provided technical advice and product training to customers and staff on product features, benefits, and uses.
  • Developed new strategies, which created new profitable business avenues. (UK clean air policy for pubs and clubs)
  • Cultivated strong professional relationships with key clients to drive long-term business development.
  • Supported sales team members to drive growth in their individual area.
  • Developed and implemented sales plans to achieve regional goals.
  • Maintained all sales records and monitored and administered the quarterly expense budgets.
  • Developed and implemented new sales strategies inline with new product lines.

Night Freight Pilot

Ansett Contract
Brisbane Queensland
05.1994 - 06.1996
  • Single Pilot IFR night freight position, flying a Beechcraft Queenair, from Brisbane, Mackay, Mount Isa and back to Brisbane.
  • Performed pre and post-flight inspection of aircrafts' systems and components.
  • Evaluate and monitored weather conditions for both post flight and enroute stages of flight, adjusted altitude or route as necessary to maintain safe fly parameters.
  • Monitored engine operation, fuel consumption and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.
  • Reported maintenance issues discovered during flight checks, and during flight to the Mount Isa maintenance department.
  • Load and unload aircraft if required.

Tourist Pilot

Backpacker Airways
Sydney Bankstown
01.1993 - 03.1994
  • I flew single engine aircraft on tourist bush/safari tours around Australia.
  • Responsible for all operational planning, as well as flight planning.
  • Conducted pre-flight inspections of aircrafts' engines, fuel systems, instruments and other critical components, completed limited maintenance
  • Provided assistance with passenger loading and briefing as well as loading luggage in the cargo pod.
  • Assist clients with all their requirement throughout the one or two week trips.

Concierge

Raddison Kestrel Hotel
Manly, Sydney
10.1989 - 01.1993
  • Maintained an up-to-date directory of city maps, tour guides and other necessary materials for visitors' use.
  • Managed guest requests for special services such as flowers,meals and theatre tickets.
  • Organized transportation services such as limousines, taxis, shuttles or car rental for guests' convenience.
  • Collaborated with front desk staff to ensure smooth check-in and check-out processes for guests.
  • Resolved any customer service issues in a timely manner while demonstrating positive customer relations skills.

Education

Airline Transport Pilots Licence

CAE Oxford Professional Pilot Training
Oxford, United Kingdom
05-2008

Airline Transport Pilots Licence

Pheonix East Aviation.
Daytona Beach, Florida, USA.
02-2000

Commercial Pilots Licence

Aerospace Aviation
Bankstown, NSW
11-1992

Bachelor of Science -

Sydney University
Sydney, NSW
10-1992

O' Levels/A' Levels

Ashville College
Harrogate, United Kingdom
06-1984

Skills

  • High interpersonal skills
  • Leadership and strong team development skills
  • Operational Awareness
  • Policy Development
  • Project development
  • Mission Planning
  • Conflict Resolution Abilities
  • Regulatory Compliance Understanding

Affiliations

  • I have always been into fitness, and have competed in sports from an early age, playing both Ice Hockey and Rugby Union at high levels.
  • I enjoy restoring houses and classic cars, and have a strong interest/passion in design concepts, and I am also a prolific reader.

Timeline

Chief Pilot

Air Taxi Vanuatu
07.2023 - 11.2024

Special Operations Pilot

Seven Air Group
07.2018 - 04.2023

CEO

Insane Motor Company
01.2013 - 03.2018

CEO Piggyback LTD

Piggyback LTD/ Trading as Jakit
06.2010 - 12.2012

Locating and Purchasing Exotic Cars

Self Employed
10.2008 - 05.2010

Aviation Exam Coaching

JAR/EASA ATPL
08.2007 - 05.2008

Property Development

Self Employed
11.2001 - 06.2007

Corporate Pilot

Golfin Aviation
03.2000 - 09.2001

Area Manager

Xpelair Ltd
09.1996 - 12.1999

Night Freight Pilot

Ansett Contract
05.1994 - 06.1996

Tourist Pilot

Backpacker Airways
01.1993 - 03.1994

Concierge

Raddison Kestrel Hotel
10.1989 - 01.1993

Airline Transport Pilots Licence

CAE Oxford Professional Pilot Training

Airline Transport Pilots Licence

Pheonix East Aviation.

Commercial Pilots Licence

Aerospace Aviation

Bachelor of Science -

Sydney University

O' Levels/A' Levels

Ashville College

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