matthew smith
Pilot • Professional Pilot - ATPL, MSc
Flight Experience & Aircraft
5 type ratings • 8,500 total hours
Total Hours
8,500
Multi-Engine Hours
8,000
Jet Hours
6,000
Turboprop Hours
1,700
Type Ratings
GULFSTREAM GVII-G500/G600
Training date: Nov 2025
Training facility: FSI
750 hours in type
AIRBUS A-318/319/320/321
Training date: Sep 2024
2,100 hours in type
CITATION CJ4
Training date: Mar 2024
Training facility: FSI
420 hours in type
AIRBUS A-330
Training date: Jun 2016
600 hours in type
BAE BAE-146
Training date: Feb 2015
1,700 hours in type
Work Experience
Captain - GVII and CJ4
Phenix Jet
Captain - Gulfstream GVII and CJ4 covering worldwide VIP operations. Accountable for quality and standards and for developing crew standard operating procedures. Volunteer as part of the company safety department's Safety Action Group.
Captain - GVII and CJ4
Hong Kong Jet
Captain - Gulfstream GVII and CJ4 covering worldwide VIP operations. Accountable to ensure that all employed flight crew members complete all pilot training and qualification curriculums satisfactorily. Responsibilities include establishing, developing, documenting, evaluating, and reviewing all training programs. Developing crew standard operating procedures. Accountable for quality and standards. Volunteer as part of the company safety department's Safety Action Group.
Captain - Airbus A320
Cathay Dragon
Airbus A320 Captain covering areas of operation throughout Asia. Successfully interviewed to fulfill a role as Line Training Captain (unfortunately the airline ceased operations prior to commencement of duty as LTC). Volunteered as a LOSA observer and report writer during the Cathay Dragon 2018 Line Operations Safety Audit.
A330 First Officer
Cathay Dragon
A330 First Officer, supporting the designated Captain on flight operations throughout Asia. Promoted to Captain within the company in June 2016.
BAe146-Avro RJ85 First Officer
South African Airlink
First Officer, supporting the designated Captain on flight operations internally within South Africa and extending regionally into the greater Southern African region.
Type Rating Instructor - B1900D (Part Time)
43 Advanced Training
Part Time B1900 Type rating instruction: ground training and simulator training provided. On a part time basis when availability would permit.
Line Training Captain
Solenta Aviation
B1900 Captain, Check Airman, Line Training Captain, Simulator Training Captain. This position involved a variety of operations spanning across various bases and cultures. The company's focus was to provide flight operations to an array of clients, including the oil and gas industry, DHL freight and humanitarian aid support.
Chief Flight Instructor
APTRAC Aviation
Grade 2 flight instructor providing classroom and flight training. Instructor of the year award - 2007. In January 2008 I was promoted Chief Flight Instructor, responsible for quality and standards.
Education
Master of Science in Air Transport Operations
University of West London at London, England
Profile Overview
8,500
Total Flight Hours
5
Aircraft Types
20
Years Experience
Personal Interests
– Dedicated to personal fitness and staying active through exercise and training. – Passionate about music and discovering new artists and genres. – Love hiking and exploring scenic trails and natural landscapes.
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