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TIANA LA GRANGE

Evandale,SA

Summary

I am a professional aviator with over 14 years of commercial flying experience in flight operations, flight instruction, SAR and safety protocols. I thrive in a dynamic environment, with strong problem-solving skills and safety awareness. I am committed to make a meaningful impact to the RFDS/ SAPOL organization.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

QUALIFICATIONS

CPL
  • Current CPL
  • Current ASIC Card - Expires 07/27
  • Current Class 1 Medical - Nil Restrictions – Expires 17/09/25
  • Current Instrument Rating - Expires 31/01/26
  • Grade 1 Instructor Rating (not current)
  • Instrument Flight Training Approval
  • Multi-Engine Training Approval
  • Current Level 6 English Language Proficiency
  • Turbine Endorsement
  • Spin and aerobatics endorsed
  • FLYING EXPERIENCE
  • Single Engine PIC 2526
  • Multi Engine PIC 201.3 Hrs
  • Night 424Hrs
  • Instrument Flight Hours 481Hrs
  • Instructional Hours 1557.3 Hrs
  • Total Aeronautical Experience 3126.4 Hrs
  • 1440 SPIC hours: 550 night and total 788 IFR ( non converted hours .SACASA letter can be supplied on request)

Line Pilot

Aviair/Sapol
11.2022 - Current
  • Prepared and distributed instructions and policy updates to all active crew before departing.
  • Filed instrument flight plans with air traffic control so flights could be coordinated with other air traffic.
  • Met with other crew members to plan missions prior to flight and review results following completion.
  • Practiced and executed numerous emergency situations requiring rapid response.
  • Captain to special task missions, including surveillance, transport and covert operations.
  • Incident and accident free

DEPUTY TRAINING MANAGER Cathay Pacific

Flight Training Adelaide
10.2017 - 10.2022
  • Co-ordinate training schedules for Cadets
  • Deliver safety, TEM and Course Progress briefings to staff and cadets
  • Organize testing and license application paperwork for the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department
  • Create individual cadet training reports for the respective airline on a weekly basis
  • Reporting to clients with regards to student progress
  • Conduct flying progress assessments to ensure a high standard of student ability
  • Ensure course deadlines are met
  • Flight assessment, remedial training and flight training from ab-initio through to Multi Engine Instrument rating.

FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR

GR1, FLIGHT TRAINING ADELAIDE
10.2014 - 10.2022
  • Delivering VFR, IFR, Multi Engine and UPRT flight instruction to both domestic and international cadets whilst adhering to the legal requirements of the relevant governing bodies
  • Deliver ground theory training to cadet courses
  • Adherence to company standard operating procedures
  • Maintaining a high level of safety through detailed briefings and relevant safety reporting
  • Responsible for ensuring flight technique and procedures are met prior to assessments
  • Responsible for remedial process when students are not yet to standard
  • Incident and accident free flying history

GR2 Flight Instructor

AIFA
12.2011 - 10.2014
  • Taught students about aircraft systems, procedures and other flight-related subjects
  • Executed high-level training instruction involving steep turns, stalls and emergency procedures
  • De-briefed students after flights to work through topics, answer questions and use teachable moments to correct any errors in technique or understanding.
  • Evaluated student progress and recommended additional training or completion of flight course
  • Developed training syllabi and lesson plans in alignment with regulatory requirements
  • Educated students through simulations and classroom-style instruction before adding in air time.
  • Occupational Health and Safety manager
  • Radio and English assessor

Lecturer

AIFA
04.2013 - 08.2013
  • Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to students.
  • Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
  • Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
  • Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways, amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment -

Flight Training Adelaide
2015

CPL, Instrument Rating and GR3 Flight Instructor Course -

43 Air School
2011

High School Diploma -

PAREL VALLEI HIGH SCHOOL
2007

Skills

  • ARN:835511
  • Professional Commercial pilot
  • GR1 multi engine IFR instructor
  • 900h Experience in SAPOL related tasks

Timeline

Line Pilot

Aviair/Sapol
11.2022 - Current

DEPUTY TRAINING MANAGER Cathay Pacific

Flight Training Adelaide
10.2017 - 10.2022

FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR

GR1, FLIGHT TRAINING ADELAIDE
10.2014 - 10.2022

Lecturer

AIFA
04.2013 - 08.2013

GR2 Flight Instructor

AIFA
12.2011 - 10.2014

QUALIFICATIONS

CPL

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment -

Flight Training Adelaide

CPL, Instrument Rating and GR3 Flight Instructor Course -

43 Air School

High School Diploma -

PAREL VALLEI HIGH SCHOOL

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