
Molly Whittaker
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About me
Commercial Pilot | Passionate about all things aviation, service and the environment
Education

International Aviation Academy of New Zealand
2022 - 2023Level 5 Diploma in AviationCompleted all of my CPL and IR theory subjects. I have passed my Comercial Pilots Licence Flight Test and my Multi Engine Instrument Rating.

Hawke's Bay & East Coast Aero Club
2022 - 2022Private Pilots Licence AviationWorked full time while self-studying my PPL theory subjects and flying to gain my PPL.

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
2020 - 2021Secondary SchoolCompleted NCEA Level One, Two and Three via the New Zealand Correspondence School within two years while overseas.

St Hilda's Collegiate School (Dunedin)
2018 - 2019Secondary SchoolCompleted Year 9 and 10 at Boarding School in Dunedin.
Experience

Challenger of Record - America's Cup 36
Dec 2020 - Mar 2021Event VolunteerI completed different roles at the America’s Cup event in Auckland, including; customer service, administration help, and collecting data.

Bayley Produce Limited
Dec 2021 - Mar 2023Fruit Shop Store Front WorkerAs a front-of-house retail personnel, I helped with the setting up and closing down of the Fruit Shop. Restocking, serving customers and making real fruit ice cream and juices were part of the day-to-day running of the shop. Customer service, initiative, and being able to withstand long work days in summer were priorities in this job.
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International Aviation Academy of New Zealand (IAANZ)
Apr 2023 - Dec 2023Student Body PresidentAs President, I have conducted student surveys and delivered actionable feedback to management. I have successfully run school events, like the IAANZ Ball 2023.

New Zealand Association of Women in Aviation (NZAWA)
Jun 2023 - nowExecutive Committee MemberAs an Executive Committee member, I attend monthly Board Meetings. My role on the Executive Committee is the Event and Rally Coordinator. I lead planning the Annual Air Women’s Rally in Ashburton 2024, and additionally planning future events. I have been invited and conducted talks with Youth including Gateway Students, High School Students at STEM Career Expos and at the Walsh Flying School. I have also represented NZAWA at New Zealand Aviation Federation meetings.

Cafe 140
Jul 2023 - Jan 2024Cafe AssistantAs a Cafe Assistant, I help with the day-to-day running of the cafe and catering events. I am proficient in making coffee, serving food and creating platters. Cleanliness, efficiency and high customer service are priorities in this job.

GCH Aviation
Jul 2023 - nowAviation Ground HandlerAs a Ground Handler, I help facilitate domestic and international arrivals and departures. I marshall, move and service aircraft. I help provide catering for aircraft along with doing general administrative jobs. High standards, premium customer service, and being professional and confidential are priorities in this job.
Licenses & Certifications
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Barista Course
Hawkes Bay Barista CoursesMar 2022 - View certificate

Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award FoundationJun 2021 - View certificate

Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award FoundationMar 2020 - View certificate

Surf Life Saving Bronze Medallion
Surf Life Saving New ZealandNov 2019 - View certificate

Day Skipper Certificate
Coastguard New ZealandDec 2020 - View certificate
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CAANZ Comercial Pilots Licence
International Aviation Academy of New Zealand (IAANZ)Apr 2023 - View certificate

Maritime VHF Operator’s Certificate
Coastguard New ZealandApr 2020 - View certificate

Offshore Medic Certificate and First Aid Certificate
Oceania Medical LTDMay 2020 - View certificate

Advanced Survival At Sea
Coastguard New ZealandFeb 2021 - View certificate

CAANZ Private Pilots Licence
Hawke's Bay & East Coast Aero ClubJun 2022
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Molly WhittakerFitton Rose Bowl Trophy New Zealand Air Women's Association Jun 2023 A theory test, of a standard in accordance with the pilot’s licence level, will be given and answered in written form. The higher-scoring competitors will be selected to fly, the rest are eliminated at this point. The practical flight test will be judged on:1. Taxiing and drills2. Takeoff and climb, compass turns, steep turns left and right, stalling, circuit rejoin, approach and landing3. AirmanshipI was awarded an Air New Zealand Simulator experience to go with the Trophy.
- Awarded to Molly WhittakerPioneer trophy New Zealand Air Women's Association Jun 2023 Two circuits to be flown consecutively, the first being a precision landing over a fence onto the grid, the second demonstrating flapless approach technique (no fence or grid). RNZAC landing grid will be used. Air marks awarded for accuracy and airmanship.I was awarded a gift pack sponsored by the Downunder Pilot Shop New Zealand.
- Awarded to Molly WhittakerTe Aho o Te Kura Pounamu 2021 Prize Giving Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu Dec 2021 - Merit Award for Excellent Participation and Contribution to Huingā Ako.- Merit Award for Outstanding Work Ethic in Geography, Excellent Contribution to Huingā Ako
- Awarded to Molly WhittakerWalsh Memorial Scout Flying School 2021 Walsh Memorial Scout Flying School Jan 2021 The Air New Zealand - International Airline Award for Boeing 787 Simulator Experience plus "work experience day" following a crew on a day's flying operation.
- Awarded to Molly WhittakerTe Aho o Te Kura Pounamu 2020 Prize Giving Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu Dec 2020 - Team Achiever Award for significant achievement in the rohe (overseas region)- He Tohu Kairangi for high achievement in NCEA Level 1 Geography- He Tohu Kairangi for good achievement in NCEA Level 1 Economics & NCEA Level 1 Science
- Awarded to Molly WhittakerSt Hilda's Collegiate School Prize Giving 2019 St Hilda's Collegiate School (Dunedin) Dec 2019 - The Sisters Geraldine and Etheleen Award for Special Character in the Junior School- Academic Diligence Award- Academic Excellence: Social Studies, Physical Education, Health, Maori
- Awarded to Molly WhittakerBLAKE Young Leader Award - Dec 2017 Sir Peter Blake believed in the incredible potential of young people to achieve great things. The BLAKE Young Leader Awards aim to recognise our young New Zealanders (Years 5-8) who show commitment to leading positive change in their community that leads to a sustainable future for Aotearoa.
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