Airline pilot and Aerospace Engineer offering Physics tuition in Chesham and Buckinghamshire

Claudine's CV

Employment History

May '16 - Present
British Airways: First Officer
As a Boeing 747 pilot for BA, I use maths and physics knowledge every day. I am part of the BA Inspire team, working to motivate the next generation of talent by giving them a taste of the aviation industry by engaging with school children.

July '13 – April '16
London Executive Aviation: First Officer
As a pilot for a private jet company, I had to focus on high-levels of customer service, as well as the technical aspects of the job.

November '09 – July ‘13
Hiscox Underwriting Ltd, London: Operations Technician
I worked closely with various underwriting teams in the Lloyd's of London market, ensuring that the data recorded was accurate and producing reports as needed. I was also responsible for the development of a web-based, e-trading platform which brought new brokers and products to the market. Part of that development included teaching the underwriters and brokers how to use the system.

December '05 - April '07
Powder Byrne International: Children's Club Manager and Resort Manager
Offering high quality ski and summer holidays, I was responsible for a team of up to 18 staff and the expectations of 140 guests in various resorts around Europe. In the Children's Clubs, I looked after children from 4 - 15 years old, attending ski school in winter and organising fun days in summer.

Education
June '14
FlightSafety International, Farnborough: Cessna Citation Mustang C510 Type Rating. I achieved the highest proficiency and consistently exceeded the FlightSafety standards.

April ’12 – May ‘12
CTC Aviation Training, Southampton: Airline Qualification Course. This course covered Crew Resource Management as well as advanced jet handling techniques on a Boeing 737. I achieved CTC’s highest standard – Normal+.

January ‘11 – February ‘11
European Pilot Selection and Training, Utrecht, Netherlands: Multi-Crew Co-operation Course and Jet Orientation Course. Learning advanced teamwork and communication skills whilst training on a Boeing 737.

March ‘08 – September ‘09
Cabair College of Air Training: Commercial Pilot Licence. Awarded Best Ground School Graduate and Best Flight School Graduate trophies, based on 97.9% average in the theoretical examinations and 1st time passes of all flight tests.

September ‘02 – July ‘05
University of Manchester Intitute of Science and Technology
BEng: Aerospace Engineering 2:1. Cadet Pilot at Manchester & Salford University Air Squadron.

September ‘95 – July ‘02
Bishop Stopford School, Kettering
A-levels: 3 As (Physics, Maths, General Studies), B (French), C (Chemistry); AS-level: B (Politics);
GCSEs: 4 A*s, 7 As, 1 B – including Maths (A*), English (2A) and Science (2A*); BTEC: Aviation Studies.


Other Interests and Achievements
• DBS checked for current role
• Freeman of the Honourable Company of Air Pilots, Events Co-ordinator for Young Members committee.
• Travelling, including one month volunteering in Brazil and skiing for over 30 years.
• Mentoring at various events: BA Inspire team; Flyer Show; Breaking the Mould Wycombe Abbey careers event; university Girls Entering Science, Engineering and Technology day.
• Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award, John Muir award.
• Flight Sergeant with the Air Training Corps.