Jonny Smith

Experience

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  EasyJet

  May 2005 - Jul 2018

  Captain flying the Airbus A319/320. FO/SFO flying Boeing 737-300/700 and Airbus A319/320.

  • Captain - Airbus A320

    Apr 2011 - Jul 2018

  • First Officer/Senior First Officer - Boeing 737/Airbus A320

    May 2005 - Apr 2011
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  British Airways

  Jul 2018 - Feb 2019

  First Officer - Boeing 787

  First Officer flying the Boeing 787-8/9.

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  Virgin Atlantic

  Mar 2019 - Sept 2020

  Final stage interview assessor, Flight Ops recruitment. Senior First Officer flying the Airbus A330-200/300 long haul aircraft. Rated on the Airbus A350 with the CTR course to complete.

  • Pilot Recruitment Assessor

    Feb 2020 - Sept 2020

  • Senior First Officer - Airbus A330/A350

    Mar 2019 - Sept 2020
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  European Cargo

  Dec 2020 - Jun 2022

  Devising and delivering the pilot recruitment process for European Cargo Airlines. Flying the Airbus A340-600 on cargo routes across the globe. Assigned a command course in early 2022.

  • Pilot Recruitment Assessor

    Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

  • Senior First Officer - Airbus A340-600

    Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
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  Virgin Atlantic

  May 2022 - now

  Final stage interview assessor, Flight Ops recruitment. Senior First Officer flying the Airbus A330-300/900 long haul aircraft. Rated on the Airbus A350 with the CTR course to complete.

  • Pilot Recruitment Assessor

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Senior First Officer - Airbus A330/A350

    May 2022 - now
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  Ravenair - Liverpool Aviation Services

  Dec 2023 - now

  Director, Airline Interview Preparation Course

  As a current airline pilot assessor and in conjunction with Ravenair Aviation Services, I have created and now deliver the Airline Interview Preparation Course.The course is designed to assist every pilot, from first time applicant to seasoned veteran, in their understanding of the techniques required, what airlines look for in a candidate and how to secure that dream position. I cover CV and cover letter writing, group exercises, interview technique and aptitude/sim advice.