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John Whiten

John Whiten

Airline Pilot

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Adding value to business with technology from the air

  • Education

    • CTC AVIATION UK

      2001 - 2003
      Pilot Cadetship Air Transport Pilot Lisence

      Awarded a scholarship to train to become an airline pilot.

    • Bangor University

      1997 - 2000
      Zoology with Marine Zoology Zoology/Animal Biology 2:1

      Field trips, both local and international.Classification using DNA sequencing.Active member of the Student Union Entertainments Committee.

  • Experience

    • British Airways

      Jun 2006 - Aug 2015
      Airline Pilot

      Experienced International Airline Pilot - both short haul and long haul operations.Aircraft Types:Boeing 737-300, 737-700, 747-400Airbus 319, 320, 321.

    • Ethical Solar Ltd

      Jan 2010 - Apr 2013
      Director

      Founder and director of Ethical Solar Ltd, award winning solar panel installers based in the UK. Ethical Solar installed hundreds of photovoltaic systems between 2010 and 2013. From domestic installations to larger systems on farms and community buildings. Their clients included Bristol City Council, Bristol Power CIC, Bristol Energy Coop and The Wildlife Trust.

    • Community Power Ltd

      May 2013 - May 2014
      Technical Director

      CPL was incorporated to develop Wedmore community Solar Farm renewable energy project.As CTO My role was to design, procure and Install the solar farm as well as execute our community engagement strategy, which involved public speaking.

    • Gower Power Community Co-operative

      Dec 2014 - now
      Director

      Facilitating the local ownership of natural resources, such as food, energy, biodiversity, and create new means of exchange.

    • Cleandrone

      Jan 2015 - Aug 2017
      Operations Advisor/Shareholder

      Using a system of multi-functional drones, Cleandrone adds intelligence to PV asset management and power plant operations, reducing cost, water and time on site.Advise Cleandrone on aviation regulation and contribute towards commercial strategy.

    • SkyGrab

      Nov 2017 - now
      Director

      From a background in UAV research and development, SkyGrab was set up to bridge the gap between exciting new advancements in UAV technology and commercial applications. Our technology enables us to provide survey, inspection, mapping and reality capture services across various sectors including oil and gas, construction, demolition, mining, utilities and infrastructure management. Our solution provides a fast, efficient and safe way of acquiring and presenting complex site information. We operate in challenging environments, from dark dangerous confined spaces all the way up to exposed high structures. Whilst we have a strong focus on cost and efficiency, safety is always our number one priority. We work tirelessly to ensure our spotless track record is maintained. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Air Transport Pilots Lisence

      JAA
      Jan 2003

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Director

      Issued by Gower Power Community Co-operative on Dec 2014
      Gower Power Community Co-operativeAssociated with John Whiten