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Tom Aspell

Tom Aspell

Aircraft Engineer Work Experience VC-10

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior First Officer

  • Education

    • Faringdon Community College

      2002 - 2010

      A-Levels: ABB11 GCSE's: Grade A-C

    • Lancaster University

      2010 - 2013
      Bachelor's Degree Human Geography 2:1

      Activities and Societies: Liverpool University Air Squadron (RAF VR) Graduated with Honors in Human Geography, minored in Politics & International Relations, and Economics.

  • Experience

    • 101 Squadron, RAF Brize Norton

      Jul 2006 - Jul 2006
      Aircraft Engineer Work Experience VC-10

    • 612 Volunteer Gliding Squadron RAFVR

      Jul 2008 - Oct 2010
      Pilot

      Staff pilot alongside A-Level study.Trained to deliver military aviation instruction on the Gliding Induction Course. Role involved teaching basic aerodynamics and first principles in the air and classroom.

    • Royal Air Force (RAF)

      Nov 2010 - Aug 2013
      Officer Cadet

      Liverpool University Air Squadron, RAFVRReceived instruction on various subjects including military flying training, military skills, adventurous training, sport, public speaking and charity work.(2011-13): Officer In Charge of Flying OperationsCompleted the UAS flying syllabus (very similar to the current RAF Elementary Flying Training), including advanced sorties of medium and low-level navigation, spinning, aerobatics, instrument flying and formation flying in the Grob Tutor 115EA.Developed effective teamwork, leadership and communication skills within testing physical and mental conditions, on the ground and in the air. Show less

    • Defence Helicopter Flying School

      Aug 2011 - Sept 2011
      Squadron attachment: DHFS

      Exposed to Military Helicopter Pilot training and Tri-Service ethos. Had the opportunity for some instructed flights in the Squirrel helicopter.

    • L3Harris Commercial Aviation

      Aug 2013 - Feb 2015
      CTC Wings Cadet

      14 ATPL subjects passed with an average of 89%.Completed Flight training in New Zealand in DA20, C172 and DA42 aircraft.First time CPL pass October 2014.First time Instrument rating pass December 2014.Airline qualification course (MCC, JOC and CRM training) completed January 2015 B737-300 simulator.Valid EASA Class 1 Medical.

    • Ryanair - Europe's Favourite Airline

      Jan 2016 - Nov 2018
      Senior First Officer

      First Officer flying the Boeing 737-800 aircraft across an extensive European network.

    • Qatar Airways

      Nov 2018 - now
      Senior First Officer

      Boeing 787 First Officer based in Doha.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • PADI Advanced Open Water Diver

      PADI
      Aug 2012

    • Flight Crew License

      Civil Aviation Authority
      Dec 2014