Christopher Tutton

Experience

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  Clifton Aviation

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Operations Assistant (Summer Contract)

  - I worked behind the reception desk to be the "face" of the company, and answered telephone and email enquiries from pilot's and trial lesson students.- Responsible for the daily updating and record keeping of company aircraft tech logs, ensuring that all new entries were placed into our computer system. Responsible for ensuring aircraft maintenance was organised, and aircraft legal documents were kept up to date.- Responsible for meeting and greeting pilots and trial lesson students, offering them a beverage, before explaining to them the conduct of their flight, what to expect, and finally taking them air-side to show them around the aircraft before they met their flight instructor.- Responsible for the redemption of trial lesson vouchers from third party websites, such as Groupon and Red Letter Days, and also the invoicing of pilots whom were renting company aircraft.- Responsible for the general up keep of the office and reception, making sure it was clean, presentable, and inviting to pilots and students.- Was rewarded weekly for my hard work by being allowed to fly the company Cirrus SR20 GTS. Show less

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  Direct Aviation

  Aug 2014 - Nov 2014

  Ground Handling Assistant & Operations Assistant

  - Responsible for valeting and re-stocking private jets for high net-worth clients, such as the Bombardier Challenger 600, and Cessna Citation Bravo.- Responsible for driving operations within the company. I was insured on the company vehicle fleet, and assisted in crew-relocation trips to ensure that the flight crew were positioned at the correct airport at the correct times, if the aircraft was away from home base at the time.- Responsible for the general upkeep of the hangar and client areas, to ensure a high level of presentation and cleanliness was maintained throughout the building. - Occasionally acted as assistant pilot on the company Piper PA34 Seneca, and also conducted the flight planning operations for the Seneca. Show less

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  Black Knight's Parachute Centre

  Apr 2015 - Aug 2016

  Parachute Drop Pilot

  - Operating the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan for the purpose of parachute drop operations.- Responsible for the safe and efficient conduct of flight operations, following company operating procedures.- Responsible for liaising with Air Traffic Control, and other local flying organisations, to ensure appropriate traffic separation around our drop zone when conducting live parachute drops.- Responsible for helping out with other airfield duties, such as the refuelling of the aircraft, and helping get the aircraft into and out of the hangar on a daily basis. Show less

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  Flight Calibration Services Limited

  Apr 2016 - Aug 2017

  First Officer

  As a calibration First Officer, I was responsible for assisting in the calibration of ground-based NAVAID's, such as: ILS, VOR, NDB etc.During calibration flights I was responsible for maintaining two-way communications with multiple ATC units, as well as navigation, ensuring we have the appropriate clearances to conduct our a non-standard maneuvers. During training & positioning flights, I operated as Pilot in Command, and flew the aircraft, under both VFR and IFR conditions.I flew the Piper PA31-350 Chieftain, and also the Diamond DA62. Show less

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  Ryanair Sun S.A.

  Aug 2017 - Mar 2022

  First Officer

  As a senior first officer, my main responsibility is to make sure that all flights operate primarily safely, and in accordance with company SOP's, and secondly, that flights are conducted in an efficient manner.I enjoy the challenge and variety of airline flying; no two days are the same. I enjoy the operational challenges of some of the airport's that we fly to. For example, if I am flying to Madrid, I have to think carefully about density altitude and traffic volume, and also complex taxi routings. If I am flying to Tenerife, I need to think carefully about terrain separation, and low level turbulence/windshear. By always having a variety in my job, it keeps me mentally active, and helps me to build up a layer of TEM and resilience around me, so that I always operate as safely and efficiently as possible. I really enjoy flying the 737-800, and I consider myself highly privileged to work for such a professional and safety-focussed airline. I have been lucky enough to have been based both at Manchester airport, and Wroclaw, where I have learned to operate from both large and small airports, which has been an invaluable experience. Show less

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  Boots N' Bourbon

  Jun 2020 - Jun 2021

  Owner/Chief Editor

  I own and run an online blog called Boots N' Bourbon. My blog is dedicated to bringing country music to the wider audience in the UK, and to increase existing country music fan's exposure to amazing country music content. I regularly post articles related to western fashion, bourbon whiskey, Nashville, and of course country music. https://boots-n-bourbon.com/

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  Preply

  Feb 2021 - Feb 2022

  Freelance English Tutor

  I am passionately tutoring and coaching people on their journey to learn the English language.Through my fun, friendly, and interactive teaching style, I am helping people improving their confidence in spoken English, and helping them achieve their SMART goals.

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  Ryanair - Europe's Favourite Airline

  Feb 2022 - Dec 2022

  SFI & Senior First Officer

  As an SFI for Ryanair, it is my professional responsibility to play a key role in contributing towards Ryanair's incredible flight safety record.I have the great privilege of training the new generation of cadets, gaining them their initial B737 type rating, and preparing them to become safe, competent, professional airline pilots.I also help to uphold the high standard of existing pilots through the conduct of recurrent simulator training, to make sure our line pilots are maintaining their proficiency throughout the year.This is a job I really enjoy, as I get to meet amazing, passionate people on a daily basis, and help them learn and grow as professional pilots.I also fly as a senior First Officer on the Boeing 737-800 from East Midland Airport, to routes all across Europe. Show less

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  DHL Aviation (UK) Limited

  Jan 2023 - now

  First Officer