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Mohammed Benachour

Leamington Spa,Warwickshire

Summary

Qualified Senior First Officer with significant training in commercial aviation with experience in safety and management processes and systems. Safety and operations oriented with a commitment to proactive problem solving. Known for reliable, dedicated work ethic and collaborative nature. I have a consistent drive to learn and improve as a professional and individual.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

First Officer

Virgin Atlantic
Heathrow
11.2024 - Current
  • Operated the Airbus A350-1000 to multiple long-haul destinations around the world.
  • Qualified as acting Pilot in Command (APIC), taking responsibility for the aircraft's safe flight when the captain is off duty.
  • Operated in varied environments from cargo operations to ultra-long-haul flights with augmented crew.
  • Accumulated over 2900 hours of Airbus hours, of which over 500 hours are on the A350 family.

Senior First Officer

Wizzair Hungary/UK
Luton Airport
10.2021 - Current

Operating the A320/A321 CEO and NEO fleets in the Senior First officer and London Luton base support pilot capacity, duties and responsibilities include:

  • Ensuring adherence to all EASA and UK CAA rules and regulations.
  • Flying domestic and international routes, covering over 50 different countries, and complying with all flight rules in each location.
  • Selected by flight operations and safety department to perform line-oriented safety audits (LOSA).
  • Operating as a safety pilot during line training of new pilots joining the company.
  • Performed duties from multiple bases including: Bucharest, Budapest, London Gatwick, and Luton airports.
  • Qualified on all variants on type: LVO, RNP, and narrow runway approved.
  • Accumulated a total of more than 2400 flying hours on the A320 family, of which over 275 hours as pilot in command.

Base Support Pilot

Wizzair UK
London Luton Airport
10.2023 - Current

Selected by the flight operations department to be the base support pilot at London Luton airport, Wizzair's largest base. Base support pilot duties were:

  • Attending meetings with the airport and other stakeholders to discuss operational and safety matters on behalf of Wizzair.
  • Suggest and oversee the implementation of standard operating procedure amendments to the operating manuals of the company.
  • check monthly OFP, crew EFB, and compliance recording data, and ensure they meet company and regulator standards.
  • Act as a representative to the flight operations department in meetings with; Cabin, Commercial, Ground, and Technical departments in daily meetings.

Fulfilment Associate

Amazon
Rugby, UK
10.2020 - 01.2021

Worked as FC associate and as a social distancing compliance marshal. Duties and responsibilities included:


  • Operating pump trucks and crate stackers to safely move products between warehouse locations.
  • Picking, packing and dispatching high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
  • Attending Health and Safety training to ensure consistent adherence to warehouse safety policies.
  • Reviewing safety data and critical areas creating plans to mitigate COVID and virus transmission risk.

Education

Frozen Airline Transport Pilot License -

Baltic Aviation Academy
Vilnius, Lithuania
11.2018 - 05.2021

A-Levels -

Heart of England Sixth Form
West Midlands
09.2016 - 05.2018

GCSEs -

Heart of England School
West Midlands
09.2011 - 05.2016

Skills

  • Auditing and safety reviews
  • High level of situational and spatial awareness
  • Excellent hand-eye coordination and instrument control
  • Good time management, especially under a pressured scenario
  • Strong Leadership and management abilities
  • Keen learner, who enjoys a dynamic environment and is able to quickly adapt and improvise
  • Computer literate, proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer programs
  • Good communicator who enjoys working in a team to complete tasks
  • An individual who seeks feedback and advice to constantly improve

Accomplishments

    Electric Race Car (September 2016 – June 2018)

    As head of the school electric race car project, I managed a team of 10 colleagues in the project and various organised races around the country. Responsibilities and assignments comprise of:

    • Designing and manufacturing simple car parts and features. Ordering and assembling complex car mechanisms.

    • Managing a budget and raising funds through sponsorships and endorsements from businesses and relevant organisations.

    • Entering and preparing for races in advance, while modifying the car as required to meet specific race requirements.

    • Scheduling and organising team meetings to discuss ideas and delegate responsibilities.

Timeline

First Officer

Virgin Atlantic
11.2024 - Current

Base Support Pilot

Wizzair UK
10.2023 - Current

Senior First Officer

Wizzair Hungary/UK
10.2021 - Current

Fulfilment Associate

Amazon
10.2020 - 01.2021

Frozen Airline Transport Pilot License -

Baltic Aviation Academy
11.2018 - 05.2021

A-Levels -

Heart of England Sixth Form
09.2016 - 05.2018

GCSEs -

Heart of England School
09.2011 - 05.2016
Mohammed Benachour