Richard Avery

Richard Avery

Cadet Pilot

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    First Officer and MCC Instructor

  • Education

    • Bedford Modern School

      1999 - 2009

      Activities and Societies: Combined Cadet Force (CCF), Monitor (Prefect), House Vice-Captain, Table Tennis Club Captain A-Level: Maths (A), Physics (A), Geography (A)AS-Level: Chemistry (A)GCSE: 7A*, 3AAchievements:- Active member of the RAF section of the Combined Cadet Force for 5 years. Promoted to Sergeant, demonstrating teamwork and leadership skills in this role. Awarded and successfully completed a gliding scholarship, achieving solo flight. - House Vice-Captain where I assisted in the running of, and competed in, inter-house competitions.

    • Imperial College London

      2009 - 2013
      Master of Engineering (MEng) Aeronautical Engineering 2:1

      Activities and Societies: Table Tennis Club - Elected President of the Table Tennis Club. Obtained sponsorship of the club from two well-known, global companies. In charge of managing the club’s finances, organising competitive teams, training sessions and liaising with Imperial College management.- Second Year Applications Second Prize for overall design and team performance in the design and manufacturing of a wind turbine.

  • Experience

    • FTEJerez

      Jul 2013 - Aug 2014
      Cadet Pilot

      EASA Integrated fATPL(A), CPL/MEIR + MCC/JOC- First attempt CPL and IR pass- Theoretical Knowledge Examinations: Average 98% (first attempt)- Awarded the 'Vic Swanepoel Trophy' for best overall performance in groundschool - Elected Treasurer, responsible for overseeing and ensuring the financial standing of the student body. Participated in organising and running social events. Contributed at monthly board meetings with Flight Training Europe management as a representative of the student body Show less

    • BA CityFlyer

      Jan 2015 - Feb 2018
      First Officer

      - Operating the Embraer 170 and 190 out of London City Airport- Delivering core company values and excellent customer service - Significant experience with Cat C airfields, charter and wet lease operations- Contributing to achieving company operational targets such as noise, OTP and fuel saving

    • Waypoint Aviation Limited

      Feb 2017 - now
      Director

      - Founded in 2017 to provide simulator instruction to ATO's in the UK- Key skills include creating an effective learning environment, delivering facilitative briefings, helping students develop their notech skills in a multicrew environment and being on hand to answer any questions about the simulator detail or the wider industry-Working closely with other stakeholders ensures that the simulator details run smoothly and students are able to get the most out of their sim time- Website and brand identity designer Show less

    • TUI

      Feb 2018 - now
      First Officer

      - Operating the B737-800 and MAX 8 for TUI Airways, the world's largest charter airline

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ATPL(A)

      Civil Aviation Authority
      Oct 2017
    • MCCI(A)

      Civil Aviation Authority
      Oct 2023
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Richard Avery
      Vic Swanepoel Trophy FTEJerez Aug 2014 Award for the best overall performance in groundschool
    • Awarded to Richard Avery
      School Cap Bedford Modern School Jun 2009 Awarded a school cap for outstanding contribution in Table Tennis
    • Awarded to Richard Avery
      Gliding Scholarship Bedford Modern School Combined Cadet Force Jul 2007 Awarded a gliding scholarship and successfully achieved solo silver wings
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Social Committee Treasurer

      Issued by FTEJerez on Jan 2014
      FTEJerezAssociated with Richard Avery
    • Cadet Mentor

      Issued by FTEJerez on Aug 2013
      FTEJerezAssociated with Richard Avery
    • Table Tennis Club President

      Issued by Imperial College London on Sept 2011
      Imperial College LondonAssociated with Richard Avery