Josh McLaren

Josh McLaren

Improvements project manager,Flight Training manager, Flight Instructor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    First officer

  • Education

    • Axelos

      2020 - 2020
      PRINCE2 Foundation Certificate in Project Management Project Management
    • Ardmore Flying School

      2003 - 2008
      B Category Multi Engine Instructor Rating Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 1st time passes in all practical exams, 85% average theory result

      Commercial Pilot's LicenseB / C/ D Category Instructor RatingSPMEIRMulti InstructorAll ATPL subjects

    • Griffith University

      2007 - 2009
      Diploma in Aviation Sciences Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 5.75 GPA
  • Experience

    • Ardmore Flying School

      Dec 2005 - Nov 2010
      Improvements project manager,Flight Training manager, Flight Instructor

      • Lead various teams delivering several projects, resulting in improved safety, more consistent service and greater exam pass rates.• Managed stakeholders with varying levels of engagement and influence.• Managed all Flight Instructors and students for Multi Engine Aircraft flight training.• Managed all Flight Instructors and students for ground theory courses.• Delivered detailed flight instruction to Commercial Pilots Licence students

    • Self-employed

      Jan 2007 - Aug 2018
      Construction Project Manager

      • Managing and supervising the building of residential construction projects from renovations to new builds.• Planning resource and building consents.• Managing all contractors involved in building projects from sub-contractors to building inspector• Managing scheduling and controlling costs.• Continuous problem solving – communicating errors and issues and fixes between all stakeholders. • Implementing Quality control processes• Running onsite progress meetings.• Establishing professional working relationships with subcontractors. Show less

    • No Myths Limited

      Oct 2010 - now
      Director

      My wife and I work with couples to help them have more successful relationships through pre-marriage education.

    • Air New Zealand

      Nov 2010 - Jan 2015
      First Officer DCH8-300

      First Officer De Havilland Canada DHC-8Regional sectors operating via Air Nelson (Air New Zealand Link)

    • Virgin Australia

      Jan 2015 - Apr 2020
      First Officer - 737 NG

      First Officer - Boeing 737- 800International flights Between Australia, NZ and around the South Pacific.

    • Refresh Renovations

      Sept 2020 - Jul 2021
      Project Manager

      Running and controlling projects.Site visits, running site meetings.Ensuring the smooth execution of a project from concept to design to construction and delivery.providing a safe working environment.Sourcing suppliers.Reporting on progress both verbally and in writing.Managing all subcontractors.Ensuring customers requirements are understood and realised.

    • G.J. Gardner Homes NZ

      Jul 2021 - Oct 2021
      Construction Supervisor
    • Airwork Holdings Ltd

      Nov 2021 - May 2023
      First officer - 737 - CL F

      International Freight flights NZ Domestic and International to Australia

    • Jetconnect Limited

      May 2023 - now
      First Officer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Airline Transport Pilot, Aircraft Flight Instructor

      Civil Aviation Safety Authority
      Feb 2015
    • Aircraft Flight Instructor

      Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand
      Dec 2006
    • Commercial Aircraft Pilot

      Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand
      Sept 2006
    • Airline Transport Pilot

      Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand
      Sept 2012