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Mike Ling MBE FRAeS

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Pilot | Public Speaker | Former RAF Officer

  • Education

    • St olave's grammar school

      1990 - 1997

      10 GCSEs (A*-B)2 A-Levels (Mathematics and Design)Cambridge Certificate in Arabic and Arab Studies

    • The open university

      2006 - 2006

      Foundation Course in Web Design

  • Experience

    • Royal air force (raf)

      Apr 2001 - Apr 2004
      Qualified flying instructor

      A2 category 'Creamie' Qualified Flying Instructor on the Tucano aircraft at RAF Linton on Ouse teaching Royal Air Force, Royal Navy and exchange students basic fast jet flying disciplines.

    • Royal air force (raf)

      Jan 2005 - Mar 2019

      Formation aerobatic display pilot with the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team. Assigned to the Team for one season. Air Safety Manager for the Central Flying School. Responsible for overseeing all Air Safety for HQ CFS including the Red Arrows. Supervisor for all Red Arrows training and display flying, embroiled in Risk Management and Flight Safety. Responsible for the co-ordination and management of the Team’s schedule ensuring delivery and maintenance of a safe, achievable program to maximize engagement. ‘On the Road’ co-ordination of the Team’s logistics and accommodation requirements. Display commentator to audiences often upwards of 500,000 at a time. Regular media interviews and engagement with Industry and VVIPs. Working in the Transition Team of the UK Military Flying Training System project. Responsible for future aspects of Basic Fast Jet Training within the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy including aircraft selection, infrastructure and basing options. Close liaison with Industry and MoD (DE&S). Strategic planning and project management experience in role. Direct engagement as one of 9 pilots with the world famous Red Arrows, culminating in being given the role as leader of the ‘Synchro Pair’. Tours to the Middle East and the United States. Regular media facilities and engagement with royalty and VVIPs. Frontline air defence pilot with 111(Fighter) Squadron. 4-ship leader qualification achieved and Conversion Training Officer. Deputy Flight Commander tasked with oversight of the Squadron’s strategic planning for NATO Readiness Force.

      • Red Arrows Pilot

        Apr 2018 - Mar 2019

      • Air Safety Manager

        Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

      • Red 10, Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team

        Dec 2011 - Dec 2017

      • Basic Flying Training SME

        Oct 2010 - Dec 2011

      • Red Arrows Pilot

        Aug 2007 - Oct 2010

      • Tornado F3 Pilot

        Jan 2005 - Jul 2007

    • The blades

      Mar 2019 - Mar 2023
      Aerobatic pilot and flying instructor

    • 2excel aviation ltd

      Oct 2020 - May 2021
      Pilot

      PA31 pilot with 2Excel Special Missions

    • Bae systems

      Mar 2023 - now
      Pilot/advisor

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Fellow

      Royal aeronautical society