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âAviation 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 - 2001MBA 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 - 2020Legislative Drafting Legal Studies, GeneralProgramme 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 - 2008Leading 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 - 1996B.Mil Military Science and ManagementActivities 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 - 2003Advanced Certificate in Taxation Tax Law/TaxationModule 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 employeesâ 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 employeesâ 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 - 2002Certificate in Taxation Tax Law/TaxationModule 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 employeesâ 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 employeesâ 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 - 2022Fatigue Management Fundamentals - IATAModule 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 - 1999Bachelor of Business Management and Administration with Honours (BB and AHons) Business Administration and Management, General
Experience

South African Air Force
Feb 1989 - Feb 2001Flight instructorInstructed on Pilatus PC7MK11 and C185's

Anglo American Aviation Services
Sept 2001 - Aug 2016First Officer on an amazing aircraft Manage the training on the LR45 Training Captain Training Captain
Training Captain Citation C56X
Jan 2014 - Aug 2016Pilot Global 6000
Dec 2013 - Aug 2014Training Captain Learjet 45XR
Dec 2013 - Aug 2014Instructor - Citation C56X
Jan 2008 - Jan 2014Instructor - PC12
Jan 2003 - Dec 2013Pilot - Gulfstream GV/G550
Feb 2011 - Aug 2013Training Captain Learjet45
Jan 2008 - Jun 2010Pilot - PC12/BE20/C560
Sept 2001 - Jan 2008

Anglo American
Jun 2010 - Aug 2016Dornier 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 2016Chief Training Captain
Jan 2014 - Aug 2016Pilot / Instructor
Sept 2001 - Aug 2016Manager Finance, Admin & Legal - Anglo American Aviation Services
Jun 2010 - Dec 2013

Airlink
Aug 2016 - Jul 2023Airline Captain flying Embraer 135/145âs
Embraer E-Jet E190/E195 Captain
Mar 2022 - Jul 2023Pilot Embraer 135/145
Aug 2016 - Jul 2023

AVIATION4SA
Jan 2017 - nowFounder and CEO
Illovo Sugar South Africa
Feb 2024 - nowB200 King Air CaptainFreelance pilot

AirFast Congo
Jun 2024 - nowCaptain at AirFastCaptain on Embraer 145

Royal Air Charters
Jun 2024 - nowCaptainCaptain (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 - nowCaptain at Sahara African AviationCaptain (Dual seat rated) on the Embraer 145
Licenses & Certifications

South African Air Force - Flying Instructor
Central Flying School LangebaanwegJan 1997
South African Air Force - Pilot's Course
Central Flying School DunnottarJan 1991
Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ALTP)
SACAAJan 2001
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Craig Wood đThe 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 đGeneral 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 đGood Service Medal South African National Defence Force (SANDF)
- Awarded to Craig Wood đUnitas Medal South African National Defence Force (SANDF)
Volunteer Experience
Runner, cyclist, swimmer, Triathlons / activist
Issued by CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA on Nov 2010
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