Petrus Johannes Luyt

• January 2002 - October 2005: Second Officer AIrbus A330 and A340.
• Promotion: Junior First Officer January 2006
• October 2005 - November 2008: First Officer Airbus A330 and A340
• Promotion: First Officer August 2006
• November 2008 - August 2014: Senior First Officer and Relief Commander Boeing 747-400 and Boeing 747-8F.
• August 2014 - February 2015: Senior First Officer and Relief Commander Boeing 777-200/300 and 777-300ER.
• Promotion: Captain February 2015
• February 2015 - November 2020: Captain Boeing 777-200/300 and 777-300ER.
• November 2020 - Present: Captain Boeing 747-400 and 747-8F.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe and efficient operation of Cathay Pacific aircraft and occupants.
• Flew national and international routes covering Africa, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Continental Europe and North America and complied with all flight rules in each location.
• Completed daily commercial flights between international and domestic destinations in all weather conditions while remaining composed and poised.
• Reviewed and calculated aircraft weight and balance, fuel onboard and performance charts to reduce safety risks.
• Studied weather conditions at destination, en route and at departure points to make necessary flight adjustments.
• Performed pre-flight inspections to prepare for flight.
• Planned routes, altitudes and speeds to provide fastest, safest and smoothest flights for on-time arrivals and high levels of passenger satisfaction.
• Continually evaluated craft performance and environmental conditions to execute flight path changes if required.
• Performed comprehensive checklists prior to takeoff to reduce possible safety issues.
• Set courses and monitored in-flight data, autopilot and weather conditions to maintain schedule and safety.

• Senior First Officer Boeing 727-200.
• Total flying B727-200: 1,739 hours.
• Supported pilot-in-command in safe and efficient operation of British Airways Comair airliners.
• Reviewed and calculated aircraft weight and balance, fuel onboard and performance charts to reduce safety risks.
• Studied weather conditions at destination, en route and at departure points to make necessary flight adjustments.
• Performed pre-flight inspections to prepare for flight.
• Started engines, operated controls and piloted aircraft to transport passengers, mail and freight to various locations.
• Observed Boeing 727 aircraft safety systems and operational conditions and immediately reported issues.
• Planned routes, altitudes and speeds to provide fastest, safest and smoothest flights for on-time arrivals and high levels of passenger satisfaction.
• Continually evaluated craft performance and environmental conditions to execute flight path changes if required.
• Performed comprehensive checklists prior to takeoff to reduce possible safety issues.
• Completed daily commercial airline flights between international and domestic destinations in all weather conditions while remaining composed and poised.
• Set courses and monitored in-flight data, autopilot and weather conditions to maintain schedule and safety.

• August 1989 - November 1989: Airman Basic Training South African Air Force Gymnasium.
• November 1989 - December 1990: Flight Line Technical Operator Air Force Base Langebaanweg.
• January 1991 - March 1991: Officers Course at South African Air Force College.
• Promotion: Candidate Officer - April 1991
• April 1991 - December 1991: Operations Assistant 89 Combat Flying School at Air Force Base Pietersburg.
• January 1992 - April 1993: South African Air Force Pilots Course at Central Flying School Dunnottar.
• Promotion: First Lieutenant - April 1993
• April 1993 - December 1993: Station pilot Central Flying School Langebaanweg.
• January 1994 - July 1996: Operational pilot 42 Squadron at Air Force Base Swartkops.
• Promotion: Captain - July 1996
• July 1996 - January 1998: Operational pilot 86 Multi Engine Flying School at Air Force Base Bloemspruit.
• January 1998 - January 1999: Operational pilot 28 Squadron.
• Total military flying: 1,832 hours.
• Types flown: Harvard T6G, Cessna 185, Casa 212, Casa 235, Lockheed Hercules C130.
• Awarded Veritas Medal and Unitas medals for general service.
• Performed operational pilot duties as assigned and trained.
• Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
• Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Observed aircraft safety systems and operational conditions and immediately reported issues.