Steve Margetts

Experience

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  Royal Air Force (RAF)

  Jul 2004 - May 2019

  Conducting the training, initial qualification and annual assessment of RAF Line Training Captains and Air-to-Air Refuelling Instructors. Conducting annual assessment of civilian contracted simulator instructors and providing assurance to the military of contracted training standards. Continual assessment of pilot flying standards an all A330 operations. Evaluation and amendment of A330 Voyager Standard Operating Procedures to meet legislative requirements, military needs and incorporate industry best practice. Commercial experience flying on behalf of AirTanker Services Ltd for contract work including Jet2 and Thomas Cook operations. Show less 550 hours on the King Air B200/B200GT instructing Royal Air Force Multi Engine pilots and operating as transport for military VIPs. Instructional disciplines included: General Handling including asymmetric; IFR flight including Airways, Procedural flying and operating overseas to major international European airports; Low Flying; and Formation. Other duties included: managing the flying programme, monitoring course progress to ensure that output targets were met and looking after student welfare. Show less

  • A330 STANEVAL - TRI/TRE

    Dec 2016 - May 2019

  • A330 Line Training Captain

    Nov 2014 - May 2019

  • A330 Voyager Captain

    May 2013 - May 2019

  • Qualified Flying Instructor

    May 2010 - Apr 2013

  • L1011 Tristar First Officer/Captain

    Jul 2004 - Apr 2010
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  Virgin Atlantic

  May 2019 - Oct 2020

  Senior First Officer

  Senior First Officer helping to deliver safe operations and outstanding service in a leading commercial airline. Employment unfortunately ended due to effect of COVID-19 on worldwide aviation.

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  Royal Air Force (RAF)

  Oct 2020 - Apr 2023

  Airbus A400M Simulator Instructor

  Delivering initial (type rating) and recurrent training to UK military pilots on the Airbus A400M. Heavily involved in course design and continuous improvement. Editor of the A400M Operations Manual Part B.

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  Virgin Atlantic

  Apr 2023 - now

  Virgin Atlantic - Senior First Officer

  Senior First Officer helping to deliver safe operations and outstanding service in a leading commercial airline.