Jaidyn Anderson
Motueka,TAS
Summary
- Dedicated aviation enthusiast with completed Private Pilot’s License (PPL) training and ongoing studies for Commercial Pilot License (CPL).
- Committed to achieving professional pilot status.
- Keen to work in tourism, with an organisation that prioritises safety and prides itself on customer satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Trolley Collector
Pak'nSave - Lower Hutt
Lower Hutt
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Collected Pak’nSave trolleys from the underground and main level car parks
- Secured trolleys to the tractor and efficient return to the main trolley bays
- Customer Interaction: Meet and greet, with the Checkout team, locating items in-store, and helping customers with their groceries in the carpark
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Front-Counter Service
Waterloo Fisheries
Waterloo
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Delivered prompt front-counter customer service: Processed customer orders over the phone and in person.
- Communicated and confirmed orders efficiently and clearly to customers and staff. (Staff spoke English as a second language)
- Completed efficient and accurate cash and EFTPOS transactions
- Answered customer questions about menu items, including ingredients and freshness
- Demonstrated hygienic food practices and handling techniques to maintain high health and safety compliance
- Followed instructions diligently to complete tasks without supervision
- Maintained clean and organised kitchen, preparation, counters, and storage areas post-shift
- Trained new staff and memorised new menus and prices
Education
Diploma - Airline Preparation LVL 6
Nelson Aviation College
Motueka, NZDiploma - General Aviation - LVL 5
Nelson Aviation College
Motueka, NZPPL Theory Papers -
Nelson Aviation College
Motueka, NZFlight Training -
Wellington Aero Club
Wellington, NZNational Certificate of Educational Achievement - (NCEA)
Hutt Valley High School
Lower Hutt, NZHVHS
HVHS
Skills
- Communication - clear and effective written, oral, aural, reading, and interpersonal skills
- Customer service - care, expectation, friendly, dedicated
- Analytical and logical thinking, advanced mathematical, and problem-solving skills
- Self-directed and motivated
- Leadership in small groups
- Punctual, professional, responsible, and dependable
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Teamwork
- Willingness to learn
AVIATION CERTIFICATIONS
- Certification: CPL - Aug 2025 | ATPL theory | PPL
- Aircraft: Cessna 172 | Cessna 152 | Piper 38
- Ratings: Aerobatics
- Medical: Class 1
- Safety Record: Excellent
- Language: English (native)
- Flight Hours: PIC: 90 hours | PIC cross country: 50 hours | Instrument flying: 13 hours (CHK? doesn't add to 205)
- TOTAL HOURS:* 205 (as of July 13, 2025) *Total Hours at course completion: 250/300 hours
___________________________________________________________Aviation Certification - In Progress
- VFR / IFR / Multi-engine / Multi-crew / Turbine / Night / CPL Simulator (completed by Oct 2025)
Flight Experience
Nelson Aviation College (NAC) – Student Pilot | 2024 - Present
- Commercial Pilot's Licence (CPL) - In Progress
- ATPL theory papers - Achieved
- Expected graduation - Nov 2025
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Nelson Aviation College (NAC) – Student Pilot | 2024
- Private Pilot's Licence (PPL) - Achieved
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Nelson Aviation College (NAC) – Student Pilot | Aug-Sep 2023
- PPL theory papers x 8 (Residential) - Achieved
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Wellington Aero Club (WAC) - Student Pilot | 2021-2023
- Practical flight training - (self-funded) - 50+ hours Dual / Solo
- Commenced PPL theory and practical requirements
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Walsh Memorial Scout Flying School, Matamata, Hamilton
- 2021 : Introduced to flying through Scouts where I attended a two-week programme covering fundamental flying principles, dual flying instruction, and completed a solo flight
- 2022: No flying school in 2022 due to Covid-19
- 2023: On request - Assistant Flight Leader responsible for a small team of ab-initio students while at School. Building my flying hours.
- 2024: On request - Flight leader responsible for all teams, supported by an Assistant Flight Leader. Building my PPL curriculum flying hours with NAC Flight Instructor present at Walsh Memorial Scout Flying School
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Aviation Skills
- Aircraft operations - sea, land, coastal, terrain, low altitude, emergency
- Flight navigation - planning, weather, law, instrument, Tower comms
- Safety first and compliance - personal, plane, planning, and passengers
- Multitasking - cognitive flexibility
- Calm, focused, thorough, analytical, organised, using initiative, and reliable
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- 2024 - The fourth person to get 100% on the English Proficiency Exam in the history of Nelson Aviation College
- 2023 - Received the Meteorology Cup at Walsh Memorial Scout Flying School
- 2022 - Full, current Driver’s License
- 2021 - Completed my Solo Flight at Walsh Memorial Scout Flying School
- 2021 - Covid-19 – double vaccinated
- 2021-2023 - Tractor driving (Pak’nSave trolleys)
- 2018 - Chief Scout Award
- 2015-2019 - 1st Waterloo Scout Group (Senior Patrol Leader and a 22nd National Jamboree Patrol Leader
INTERESTS & MEMBERSHIPS
Interests
Flying | Playing guitar | Football | Table tennis | Online gaming | Swimming | Getting Outdoors
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Memberships
Wellington Aero Club | Walsh Memorial Scout Flying School
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Trolley Collector
Pak'nSave - Lower Hutt
01.2021 - 01.2023
Front-Counter Service
Waterloo Fisheries
01.2018 - 01.2021
Diploma - Airline Preparation LVL 6
Nelson Aviation College
Diploma - General Aviation - LVL 5
Nelson Aviation College
PPL Theory Papers -
Nelson Aviation College
Flight Training -
Wellington Aero Club
National Certificate of Educational Achievement - (NCEA)
Hutt Valley High School
HVHS
HVHS
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