Craig Wood 🔔

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    ✈Aviation legislation - Helping you with South African Air Law I Embraer TRI | MBA | Consultant | Aviation4SA I Over 30 years of flying experience

  • Education

    • Stellenbosch University/Universiteit Stellenbosch

      1998 - 2001
      MBA Pilot Retention (Scarce Skills)

      The Graduate School of Business - University of Stellenbosch is an awesome place to study. A world class institution influencing world leaders. Year 1 (1998)General ManagementCommunicationComputer SkillsBusiness StatisticsManagement AccountingMarketing ManagementPeople ManagementOperational ResearchYear 2 (1999)Industrial RelationsFinancial ManagementInformation Systems ManagementProduction ManagementEconomics for Managers… Show more The Graduate School of Business - University of Stellenbosch is an awesome place to study. A world class institution influencing world leaders. Year 1 (1998)General ManagementCommunicationComputer SkillsBusiness StatisticsManagement AccountingMarketing ManagementPeople ManagementOperational ResearchYear 2 (1999)Industrial RelationsFinancial ManagementInformation Systems ManagementProduction ManagementEconomics for Managers Year 3 (2000)Project ManagementManagement LawInternational ManagementOrganisational RenewalResearch MethodologyStrategic ManagementManagement of TechnologyBusiness EthicsYear 4 (2001)Dissertation Show less

    • University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

      2020 - 2020
      Legislative Drafting Legal Studies, General

      Programme content• Legislative processes in South Africa: the constitutional framework• Conventional approaches to drafting of legislation• Analysis and structure of original legislation• Analysis and structure of amending legislation• Principles of drafting• Cleaning-up of legislation• From better legislative drafting to more efficient statutory interpretation:a practical guide• Drafting of subordinate legislation• Drafting of Local Government… Show more Programme content• Legislative processes in South Africa: the constitutional framework• Conventional approaches to drafting of legislation• Analysis and structure of original legislation• Analysis and structure of amending legislation• Principles of drafting• Cleaning-up of legislation• From better legislative drafting to more efficient statutory interpretation:a practical guide• Drafting of subordinate legislation• Drafting of Local Government legislation (municipal bylaws)• Influence of the basic principles of administrative law on legislative drafting Show less

    • National Test Pilot School

      2008 - 2008
      Leading Edge Upset Training Course - National Test Pilot School Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General

      ·Unusual attitude and upset training at the National Test Pilot School in Mojave, Cal., including academic instruction and flight training with test pilots;·AV Alert, developed and presented by Dr. Mark Rosekind, a world-class training program on fatigue and countermeasures to combat fatigue and its effects; and·A Safety Management System (SMS) Resource Kit, developed by Dr. Tony Kern for chief pilots and senior management. It provides the foundation for any organization, no matter how… Show more ·Unusual attitude and upset training at the National Test Pilot School in Mojave, Cal., including academic instruction and flight training with test pilots;·AV Alert, developed and presented by Dr. Mark Rosekind, a world-class training program on fatigue and countermeasures to combat fatigue and its effects; and·A Safety Management System (SMS) Resource Kit, developed by Dr. Tony Kern for chief pilots and senior management. It provides the foundation for any organization, no matter how small, to implement effective safety management systems, in addition to supplying materials and training that address the impact of several factors such as nutrition, hydration and hypoxia on decision-making.Flights were conducted in a chipmunk and Impala (Aermacchi MB-326) - Advanced trainer/Light attack aircraft. Inverted spins and advanced aerobatics were flown.Mojave DesertEdwards Air Force BaseCalifornia#Russ Stewart#Nico Burger#Ed Solski Show less

    • USB

      1994 - 1996
      B.Mil Military Science and Management

      Activities and Societies: Resided on Malgaskop overlooking the Ocean. Media Officer Year 1Aeronautical Science IComputer Information systems IBusiness Management IEconomics IPublic Administration ICriminal and Military Law IAccountancyCommercial Law 1 Industrial Psychology IYear 2Aeronautical Science IIComputer Information systems II Military Management IIEconomics IIYear 3Aeronautical Science IIIComputer Information systems III

    • University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

      2003 - 2003
      Advanced Certificate in Taxation Tax Law/Taxation

      Module content• Value-Added Tax• Gross income and specific inclusions• Deductions (general, specific and capital allowances)• Taxable capital gains and assessed capital losses (CGT)• Trading stock (including share dealers)• Foreign exchange• Individuals (including share incentive schemes)• Prepayment of taxes (provisional and employees’ tax)• Estate duty (and income tax of estates)• Local trusts• Donations tax• International taxation (residents… Show more Module content• Value-Added Tax• Gross income and specific inclusions• Deductions (general, specific and capital allowances)• Taxable capital gains and assessed capital losses (CGT)• Trading stock (including share dealers)• Foreign exchange• Individuals (including share incentive schemes)• Prepayment of taxes (provisional and employees’ tax)• Estate duty (and income tax of estates)• Local trusts• Donations tax• International taxation (residents vs. non-residents)• Dividends tax• Different types of enterprises• Corporate Rules• Tax avoidance• Selected provisions of the Tax Administration Act, Transfer Duty Act and Securities Transfer Tax Act Show less

    • University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

      2002 - 2002
      Certificate in Taxation Tax Law/Taxation

      Module content• Value-Added Tax• Gross income and specific inclusions• Deductions (general, specific and capital allowances)• Taxable capital gains and assessed capital losses (CGT)• Trading stock (including share dealers)• Foreign exchange• Individuals (including share incentive schemes)• Prepayment of taxes (provisional and employees’ tax)• Estate duty (and income tax of estates)• Local trusts• Donations tax• International taxation (residents… Show more Module content• Value-Added Tax• Gross income and specific inclusions• Deductions (general, specific and capital allowances)• Taxable capital gains and assessed capital losses (CGT)• Trading stock (including share dealers)• Foreign exchange• Individuals (including share incentive schemes)• Prepayment of taxes (provisional and employees’ tax)• Estate duty (and income tax of estates)• Local trusts• Donations tax• International taxation (residents vs. non-residents)• Dividends tax• Different types of enterprises• Corporate Rules• Tax avoidance• Selected provisions of the Tax Administration Act, Transfer Duty Act and Securities Transfer Tax Act Show less

    • IATA Training

      2022 - 2022
      Fatigue Management Fundamentals - IATA

      Module 1: Sleep, Fatigue, and Flight OperationsModule 2: Fatigue RegulationsModule 3: Approaches to Fatigue ManagementModule 4: Fatigue Risk-Management Systems (FRMS)Objectives- Learn how fatigue can negatively impact operations across the airline industry and how fatigue can be managed- Scientific principles of fatigue and its influences on flight operations- Recognise the importance of flight-time limitation (FTL) regulations on operations and its impact on… Show more Module 1: Sleep, Fatigue, and Flight OperationsModule 2: Fatigue RegulationsModule 3: Approaches to Fatigue ManagementModule 4: Fatigue Risk-Management Systems (FRMS)Objectives- Learn how fatigue can negatively impact operations across the airline industry and how fatigue can be managed- Scientific principles of fatigue and its influences on flight operations- Recognise the importance of flight-time limitation (FTL) regulations on operations and its impact on fatigue- Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the different approaches to fatigue management- Define the operational part of the Fatigue Risk-Management Systems (FRMS) concept- Define the organisational part of the FRMS concept Show less

    • USB

      1998 - 1999
      Bachelor of Business Management and Administration with Honours (BB and AHons) Business Administration and Management, General
  • Experience

    • South African Air Force

      Feb 1989 - Feb 2001
      Flight instructor

      Instructed on Pilatus PC7MK11 and C185's

    • Anglo American Aviation Services

      Sept 2001 - Aug 2016

      First Officer on an amazing aircraft Manage the training on the LR45 Training Captain Training Captain

      • Training Captain Citation C56X

        Jan 2014 - Aug 2016
      • Pilot Global 6000

        Dec 2013 - Aug 2014
      • Training Captain Learjet 45XR

        Dec 2013 - Aug 2014
      • Instructor - Citation C56X

        Jan 2008 - Jan 2014
      • Instructor - PC12

        Jan 2003 - Dec 2013
      • Pilot - Gulfstream GV/G550

        Feb 2011 - Aug 2013
      • Training Captain Learjet45

        Jan 2008 - Jun 2010
      • Pilot - PC12/BE20/C560

        Sept 2001 - Jan 2008
    • Anglo American

      Jun 2010 - Aug 2016

      Dornier 328 Instructor. As Head of Crew Training, I Manage all Aviation related training for our Corporate Pilots. Assistant Manager - Anglo American Aviation Services

      • Training Captain Dornier 328 Jet

        Jun 2015 - Aug 2016
      • Chief Training Captain

        Jan 2014 - Aug 2016
      • Pilot / Instructor

        Sept 2001 - Aug 2016
      • Manager Finance, Admin & Legal - Anglo American Aviation Services

        Jun 2010 - Dec 2013
    • Airlink

      Aug 2016 - Jul 2023

      Airline Captain flying Embraer 135/145’s

      • Embraer E-Jet E190/E195 Captain

        Mar 2022 - Jul 2023
      • Pilot Embraer 135/145

        Aug 2016 - Jul 2023
    • AVIATION4SA

      Jan 2017 - now
      Founder and CEO
    • Illovo Sugar South Africa

      Feb 2024 - now
      B200 King Air Captain

      Freelance pilot

    • AirFast Congo

      Jun 2024 - now
      Captain at AirFast

      Captain on Embraer 145

    • Royal Air Charters

      Jun 2024 - now
      Captain

      Captain (dual seat rated) on the Embraer 145 on a contract with AirFast in the DRC. AirFast has achieved BARS gold status indicating their level of expertise and professionalism. Our routes link up Lubumbashi Kolwezi and Kinshasa

    • Sahara African Aviation

      Sept 2024 - now
      Captain at Sahara African Aviation

      Captain (Dual seat rated) on the Embraer 145

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • South African Air Force - Flying Instructor

      Central Flying School Langebaanweg
      Jan 1997
    • South African Air Force - Pilot's Course

      Central Flying School Dunnottar
      Jan 1991
    • Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ALTP)

      SACAA
      Jan 2001
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Craig Wood 🔔
      The Stanford Who's Who Black Book Stanford Who's Who 2011 Stanford Who's Who recognizes Craig Wood as an Honored Member.Qualified for inclusion in the in the 2011-2012 edition of THE STANFORD WHO'S WHO BLACK BOOKInclusion is limited to those individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership or achievement in their occupation, Industry or Profession.#Honour #Recognition #Achievement
    • Awarded to Craig Wood 🔔
      General Service Medal - SANDF Minister of Defence Nov 1991 General Service Medal issued by the Minister of Defence.For service in the defence of the Republic of South Africa in the preservation of life, health or property.For service in the South African Air ForceSouth African National Defence Force
    • Awarded to Craig Wood 🔔
      Good Service Medal South African National Defence Force (SANDF)
    • Awarded to Craig Wood 🔔
      Unitas Medal South African National Defence Force (SANDF)
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Runner, cyclist, swimmer, Triathlons / activist

      Issued by CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA on Nov 2010
      CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SAAssociated with Craig Wood 🔔