Thomas Edwards
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Total Flight Time: 1502
Total PIC: 861
Total Multi: 500
Total Night: 104
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Officer (DHC8-300)
Air New Zealand
, Auckland
01.2024 - Current
- Support safe, efficient flight operations as second-in-command under CAA part 121 regulations. Uphold company values of safety, professionalism, and teamwork while assisting with flight planning, compliance, and in-flight responsibilities.
Safety Coordinator
Ardmore Flying School
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Work under the delegation of the safety manager and overseeing day to day operations.
- Routinely leading safety meetings, analysing trend data, SOP adjustments and involved with incident investigation.
C-Category Flight Instructor
Ardmore Flying School
06.2021 - 12.2023
- Deliver flight training to students, providing instruction on aircraft operations and safety procedures. Develop and execute lesson plans, conduct flight and ground training, and assess student progress to ensure proficiency and readiness for flight testing in accordance with NZ CAA.
Emergency Communicator
New Zealand Police
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Receive and assess emergency calls, dispatching appropriate police resources while maintaining calm and clear communication. Gather critical information, provide instructions to callers, and document incidents accurately. Ensure efficient coordination with street officers to support public safety.
Drop Pilot
Go Skydive NZ
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Operate as a NZPO certified drop pilot flying within a CAA PART 115 operation.
- Digital media editor
Education
Diploma in Aviation (Airline Preparation And Flight Instruction) -
Ardmore Flying School
06-2020
NCEA Level 3 -
Rosehill College
11-2017
Skills
- Crew resource management
- Safety management
- Risk assessment
- Team collaboration
- Instructional techniques
- Incident investigation
- Adaptability
- People Management
Certification
- NZ CAA CPL (MEIR, C-CAT,D-CAT, NZPO DROP RATING)
- NZ CAA ATPL Exam Credits
- Level 6 ICAO
- Certification in SMS and Accident/Incident Investigation (NZSIS)
Timeline
First Officer (DHC8-300)
Air New Zealand
01.2024 - Current
Safety Coordinator
Ardmore Flying School
11.2022 - 12.2023
Emergency Communicator
New Zealand Police
01.2022 - 04.2022
C-Category Flight Instructor
Ardmore Flying School
06.2021 - 12.2023
Drop Pilot
Go Skydive NZ
12.2020 - 04.2022
Diploma in Aviation (Airline Preparation And Flight Instruction) -
Ardmore Flying School
NCEA Level 3 -
Rosehill College
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