Bernhard (Ben) Van Loon

Bernhard (Ben) Van Loon

Event Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Commercial Pilot, First Officer BE20

  • Education

    • Aero Locarno

      2021 - 2021
      EASA F/ATPL Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew

      - EASA F/ATPL Conversion- PBN Certified

    • Loutzavia Flight Academy

      2019 - 2021
      Pilot CPL (ME-IR) CPL (ME-IR)

      - Instrument Rating- Multi-engine Rating- Night Rating

    • AIS Flight Academy

      2018 - 2019
      Integrated ATPL(A) (EASA) Airline / Commercial / Professional Pilot and Flight Crew Student Pilot

      EASA Exams Completed

    • Trinityhouse High School

      2011 - 2015
      National Senior Certificate/HAVO Business, Mathematics, Physical Science/Chemistry, Geography, English, Afrikaans
    • University of Johannesburg

      2016 - 2016
      Bachelor of Commerce - BCom Transport Economics & Logistics 1st Year (Degree Incomplete)
  • Experience

    • Howler

      Jan 2014 - Dec 2016
      Event Assistant

      - Ensured the smooth operation of event activities.- Customer liaison for all enquiries and requests, dealt within a timely, friendly and efficient manner.- Required communication skills, interpersonal skills, as well as teamwork skills.

    • Trinityhouse School

      Jan 2016 - Dec 2017
      Student Coach

      - Managing teams of rugby & cricket students.- Formulating gameplay strategies.- Encompassed conflict management & team building.

    • Multiple

      Jan 2022 - now
      First Officer

      - Flight Planning & Preparation (Flight Briefing, Weight & Balance, OFP, Flight Plan, Weather, NOTAMS)- Preflight inspection- Operation of aircraft, or as directed by PIC. - In-flight fuel management and time logging.- Baggage loading, appropriate servicing of aircraft, fueling supervision.- Conducting flights in a safe and efficient manner.

    • Airfast Congo

      Nov 2023 - Jan 2024
      First Officer

      - Flight Planning & Preparation (Flight Briefing, Weight & Balance, OFP, Flight Plan, Weather, NOTAMS)- Preflight inspection- Operation of aircraft, or as directed by PIC.- In-flight fuel management and time logging.- Baggage loading, appropriate servicing of aircraft, fueling supervision.- Conducting flights in a safe and efficient manner.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • UPRT

      Aviation Performance Solutions (APS)
      May 2022
    • Wet Ditching

      Lufthansa Aviation Training Group
      Sept 2024
    • Emergency and Safety Equipment Training

      Lufthansa Aviation Training Group
      Sept 2024
    • Crew Resource Management / Safety & Emergency Procedures Training / Dangerous Goods

      Cranfield Aviation Training
      May 2024
    • Multi-Crew Cooperation / TAWS / EGPWS / TCAS / MEL

      Simuflight Aviation
      Dec 2021
    • EASA F/ATPL

      Federal Office of Civil Aviation Switzerland
      Oct 2021
    • BE20 Type Rating

      Simuflight Aviation
      Dec 2021
    • Commercial Pilot License

      SACAA
      May 2021