Ben H.

Experience

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  Etihad Airways

  Dec 2010 - Jan 2018

  A320 + A380 Airline Pilot & Training Compliance Officer

  • Airbus A380, A319, A320, A321 Pilot• Operated both short and long haul aircraft in a multi-cultural environment.• Led an effective change management project to improve the licensing department’s business processes and work flows.• Identified improvements and presented a business case to stakeholders from all levels of the business, up to SVP, as well as working with national governing bodies.

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  Cobham

  Jan 2018 - May 2019

  Special Mission Pilot

  • Worked closely with the Royal Air Force, Royal Navy and NATO to conduct operational readiness training.• Developed and tested the forces’ skills and tactics in preparation for live operations.• Low Level, Formation, Target Towing, Air to Air Operations.

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  Pilotbase | Pilot Recruitment

  Aug 2018 - Aug 2023

  Founder (VC Acquired)

  • Founder of a start-up technology business to create a complex recruitment portal for pilots.• Developing and applying a comprehensive strategy and business model using industry best practices.• Providing vision and insight on all areas of the business including operational management, regulatory compliance, risk management, finance, marketing, sales, product design and technical considerations.• Leading and managing a multi-disciplinary team to achieve excellent results in a timely manner, whilst adhering to lean principles.• Single handedly grew the user base to 10,000+ registered subscribers, with 30,000+ unique visitors per month, and a social media following of more than 35,000. • Acquired by VC backed company in 2022 Show less

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  British Airways

  May 2019 - Nov 2020

  A380 Airline Pilot

  • Operated the largest commercial passenger aircraft in the world to the highest standards of safety, efficiency and customer experience, whilst creating a harmonious atmosphere between the crew.• Served as an ambassador for the brand, maintaining high standards of discipline, conduct and appearance.• Throughout the operation, I identified and managed constantly evolving threats and used appropriatemethods and tools to mitigate.• Frequent problem-solving and decision-making under pressure, requiring that I convey information clearly, accurately and in a timely manner using all resources to diagnose and understand problems before taking action. Show less

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  Draken

  May 2021 - now

  • Fleet Captain - Falcon

    Nov 2024 - now

  • Head of Training (Falcon)

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Special Mission Pilot

    May 2021 - now

  • Compliance Monitoring Manager (NP)

    May 2021 - Oct 2024
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  BudgetWise

  May 2023 - now

  Founder

  We believe everyone deserves the tools to understand, plan, and secure their financial future. BudgetWise is built on the conviction that managing money can be straightforward, insightful, and empowering – for everyone.As the founder, I’m responsible for:- Setting the strategic direction and vision for BudgetWise- Building and leading a passionate team committed to financial empowerment- Overseeing product development, from initial concept through to execution- Engaging with our user community to ensure our solutions meet real-world needs- Collaborating with investors, advisors, and partners to fuel our growth Show less