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Senior First Officer at Virgin Atlantic
Education

Lycée Claude Bernard, Paris
2009 - 2012PCSI, PSI Classes préparatoiresFrench preparatory classes help prepare students for the entry exams of the "Grandes Ecoles" for engineering in France. The first year is called PCSI (Physique Chimie Science de l'Ingénieur), and the second year is classed PSI (Physique Science de l'Ingénieur).These 3 years helped me accomplish a very high level in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Engineering Sciences, even if I ended up not taking the exams to go into the "Grandes Écoles" as it was clear for me that my aim was to get… Show more French preparatory classes help prepare students for the entry exams of the "Grandes Ecoles" for engineering in France. The first year is called PCSI (Physique Chimie Science de l'Ingénieur), and the second year is classed PSI (Physique Science de l'Ingénieur).These 3 years helped me accomplish a very high level in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Engineering Sciences, even if I ended up not taking the exams to go into the "Grandes Écoles" as it was clear for me that my aim was to get into pilot school. Show less

Lycée Jules Ferry, Versailles
2006 - 2009Baccalauréat Section Scientifique Option SVT Mention Bien, Mention EuropéenneActivities and Societies: European Option Second and last stage of the secondary education in the French educational system. It is divided into a first year of general teaching, and 2 years of a more specialized teaching. I chose the Scientific course which focuses heavily on Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry, and my major, Biology & Geology. The subjects studied also included French Language & Literature, Philosophy, History & Geography, English and Spanish.I decided to go to this specific high school because they enabled me to… Show more Second and last stage of the secondary education in the French educational system. It is divided into a first year of general teaching, and 2 years of a more specialized teaching. I chose the Scientific course which focuses heavily on Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry, and my major, Biology & Geology. The subjects studied also included French Language & Literature, Philosophy, History & Geography, English and Spanish.I decided to go to this specific high school because they enabled me to carry on with the "European Option" I took after 2 years of Collège, which involved more hours of teaching in English, as well as 1 hour per week of Mathematics taught in English.This lead to the French baccalaureate exam at the end of the third year. Show less

Collège Maryse Bastié, Vélizy-Villacoublay
2002 - 2006Brevet des Collèges General Mention Assez-BienActivities and Societies: Student Class Representative, European Option First level of the secondary education in the French educational system, children attend from the age of 11 to 15, right at the end of primary school.Aim is to prepare for the advanced subjects studied in the later phase of the secondary education (Lycée). The subjects studied included Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry, Biology & Chemistry, Technology, French Language & Literature, History & Geography, English, Spanish, Arts & Crafts, Musical Education and Civics.

CAE
2012 - 2014Integrated ATPL Professional Aviation Frozen ATPLActivities and Societies: Volunteer at the CAE Oxford Aviation Academy Open Days. - ATPL theory at CAE Oxford Aviation Academy Oxford, 86% overall average.- Single-Engine VFR Training & Multi-Engine VFR Training completed at CAE Oxford Aviation Academy Phoenix on Piper PA28-181 'Archer TX' Glass Cockpit (VFR, initial IFR SE & SEP test) and Piper PA44-180 'Seminole' (VFR ME & CPL test). First time passes at all flying exams.Training also provided on FNTPII Simulator (Piper PA44-180) and on Extra 300L for three flights at Mesa International Airport as part of the… Show more - ATPL theory at CAE Oxford Aviation Academy Oxford, 86% overall average.- Single-Engine VFR Training & Multi-Engine VFR Training completed at CAE Oxford Aviation Academy Phoenix on Piper PA28-181 'Archer TX' Glass Cockpit (VFR, initial IFR SE & SEP test) and Piper PA44-180 'Seminole' (VFR ME & CPL test). First time passes at all flying exams.Training also provided on FNTPII Simulator (Piper PA44-180) and on Extra 300L for three flights at Mesa International Airport as part of the Upset and Avoidance Recovery Training.- Multi-Engine IFR Training completed at CAE Oxford Aviation Academy Oxford on Piper PA34-200T 'Seneca' (IR test). First Time Pass at all flying exams.Training also provided on FNPTII Simulator (Piper PA34-200T).- Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) Training & Jet Orientation Course (JOC) completed at CAE Oxford Aviation Academy Oxford on FNPTII MCC Simulator (Boeing B737-400 Generic). Show less

CAE
2015 - 2015A320 Type Rating Professional Aviation- Airbus A320 Type Rating course :Groundschool and simulator sessions completed at the CAE Gatwick centre. The course included CBT training, classroom lectures, Flat Panel training and FFS simulator training and ended with the skill test.
Experience

Club Med
May 2012 - Oct 2012- Adults and children group. and/or individual lessons, - Organization and animation of various watersport events, - Responsibility for the safety of the navigation zone, - Maintenance of the equipment. - Adults and children group. and/or individual lessons, - Organization and animation of various watersport events, - Responsibility for the safety of the navigation zone, - Maintenance of the equipment.
Waterskiing Instructor
Sept 2012 - Oct 2012Waterskiing Instructor
May 2012 - Aug 2012

Monarch Airlines
Apr 2015 - Oct 2017Senior First OfficerBased at London Gatwick airport, operated on a fleet of Airbus A320-214 & Airbus A321-231. Destinations centered on the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands, city breaks and winter ski. Short detachments to other UK bases (London Luton, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds Bradford). Strong focus on customer service. Made redundant due to the company going into administration on the 2nd of October 2017.

Marks and Spencer
Nov 2017 - Dec 2017Store Operations Customer AssistantTemporary position to help during the Christmas rush, between Monarch Airlines' administration and start of next employment with Norwegian Air Shuttle.Support of store operations by receiving deliveries, storing them and tracking stock movement and looking out for damaged or missing items. Extra work in other position in-store during peak time such as assisting at the tills, shelves restocking...

Norwegian
Feb 2018 - Jul 2020Senior First OfficerBased at London Gatwick Airport, operating on a fleet of B787-8 & B787-9. Long haul operations with destinations centered on the United-States, but also with routes to Asia & South-America. Frequent operations out of other bases (Scandinavia, Spain, France, Italy).Made redundant due to COVID-19 situation.

Ocado Retail Ltd
Sept 2020 - Aug 2021Reduced hours to Saturdays & Sundays only to combine with full time position with other employer. Continuing with previous duties, whilst gaining further experience marshalling within the Crawley depot (on a step-up basis, when required by resource planning). New duties involve more focus on safety of operations and supporting CSTM colleagues by loading and un-loading vans, as well as checking in vans returning to the depot after their route. Supporting communities in the South of England by delivering their shopping straight to their door using Ocado’s specially adapted Mercedes Sprinter van. Using and further developing key transferable skills such as security of operations, time management, organization, communication with various parts of the business, or customer service.
Customer Service Team Member & Step-Up Marshall
Mar 2021 - Aug 2021Customer Service Team Member & Step-Up Marshall
Feb 2021 - Feb 2021Customer Service Team Member
Sept 2020 - Feb 2021

American Express
Mar 2021 - Aug 2021Customer Care ProfessionalRemote working position during COVID crisis. Working as part of the team providing best-in-class customer service to merchants accepting American Express within France & Benelux. Answering phone calls, dealing with customer requests and following up on calls to ensure actions have been taken. Using and further developing key transferable skills such as procedures knowledge and adherence, team work, communication skills along with time management and working toward a target.

Wizz Air
Sept 2021 - Dec 2022Recurrent CRM courses conducted for cabin crew and flight crew members, initial CRM courses conducted for flight crew members. Based at London Gatwick airport, operating on a fleet of A321-271NX. Destinations mainly centered on the leisure market from the UK. Based at London Luton Airport, operating on a fleet of A320-232 & A321-231/271NX. Short to medium haul operations with destinations centered on Central and Eastern Europe , along with holiday destinations from the United-Kingdom.
CRM Trainer
Apr 2022 - Dec 2022Senior First Officer
Mar 2022 - Dec 2022Senior First Officer
Sept 2021 - Mar 2022

Virgin Atlantic
Dec 2022 - nowSenior First OfficerBased at London Heathrow airport, operating on a fleet of A330-343, & A330-941. Long haul operations with destinations centered on the East Coast of the USA and the Caribbean Islands.
Licenses & Certifications

Car Driving License (Category B)
Préfecture des YvelinesApr 2011
ATPL(A)
Civil Aviation AuthorityAug 2017
World Host Training
Monarch AirlinesOct 2015
Advanced Open Water Diver
PADIAug 2010
License for Operating Recreational Crafts Fitted with Engines (Inland Water Navigation Option)
Ministère de l'Écologie, du Développement durable et de l’ÉnergieSept 2013
Certificat de Compétences de Citoyen de Sécurité Civile, Prévention et Secours Civiques de Niveau 1 (PSC1)
Croix-Rouge françaiseAug 2013
License for Operating Recreational Crafts Fitted with Engines (Coastal Navigation Option)
Ministère de l'Écologie, du Développement durable et de l’ÉnergieApr 2011
European First Aid Certificate
Croix-Rouge françaiseAug 2013
Initiateur Ski Classique et Wakeboard
Fédération Française de Ski Nautique et de WakeboardMay 2011
Languages
- frFrench
- enEnglish
- spSpanish
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