Michael Mollard

• Operating as second in command of the world's largest passenger aircraft carrying up to 615 passengers operating to over 40 destinations in 6 continents. Manage 25-person crew and multiple external stakeholders to ensure timely, efficient operation in busy commercial environment.
• Assisted captain in flight management tasks, enhanced overall efficiency of operations.
• Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills to manage crew during emergencies.
• Completed regular simulator sessions successfully; demonstrated commitment towards continual professional development.
• Coordinated closely with cabin crew team; improved inflight service delivery.
• Liaised between cabin crew and pilot to relay information and support seamless in-flight operations.

Senior First Officer on the A330 fleet operating to varied destinations.

• Improved passenger comfort with smooth and calculated aircraft handling techniques.
• Coordinated closely with cabin crew team; improved inflight service delivery.
• Safeguarded passengers and crew, closely adhering to all standard operating procedures and CAA regulations to reduce risks.
• Retained in-depth knowledge of industry requirements, regulations and advancements to maintain updated expertise.
• Operated multi-engine, multi-crew aircraft over complex routes.
• Commanded wide-bodied aircraft with stamina and resilience.
• Operated aircraft in accordance with regulatory requirements and operating procedures.
• Identified and resolved issues, applying knowledge of flight principles and practices.

• First Officer on the Airbus fleet
• Extensive experience of high tempo operations
• Improved passenger comfort with smooth and calculated aircraft handling techniques.
• Stayed abreast with latest aviation regulations, upheld high standards of professionalism and compliance.
• Managed unforeseen circumstances efficiently, maintained calm under pressure and secured passenger trust.
• Coordinated closely with cabin crew team; improved inflight service delivery.
• Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills to manage crew during emergencies.
• Liaised between cabin crew and pilot to relay information and support seamless in-flight operations.
• Retained in-depth knowledge of industry requirements, regulations and advancements to maintain updated expertise.

• Pilot with responsibility for trialling new tactics and equipment for the Royal Navy Lynx Helicopter fleet and development work on the Lynx replacement
• Identified and resolved issues, applying knowledge of flight principles and practices.
• Maintained contact with air traffic or flight control during flight.
• Examined maintenance records to evaluate aircraft flight suitability.
• Applied airfield safety rules and procedures to foster safe working environment for airport crew.
• Operated aircraft in accordance with regulatory requirements and operating procedures.
• Commanded wide-bodied aircraft with stamina and resilience.
• Built strong relationships with port personnel and delivered on port regulations.
• Planned long-haul flights to reach highest efficiency and safety standards.
• Developed training and safety plans to address and mitigate risks.
• Oversaw ship maintenance and husbandry to achieve impeccable presentation.
• Operated multi-engine, multi-crew aircraft over complex routes.
• Trained first officers in operations and crew management.
• Boosted crew morale to enhance service levels and fulfil targets.

• Command of a 12-man team, taking it from a basic level, through a work up with a new Ship (runner up in annual training trophy)
• The flight then deployed for 6 months, so led them in such diverse areas as Sierra Leone, the Falklands and the Caribbean
• Large management task of dealing with a majorly unserviceable helicopter whilst in the Falklands, eventually liaising at all levels to have the aircraft replaced by one from the UK
• Successful counter-drug operations in the Caribbean led to interception of 250kg of marijuana, 575kg of cocaine destined for Europe and several arrests
• Detached to augment Ships Flight in HMS Richmond during Second Gulf War, seeing active service over the waterways surrounding the Al-Fawr peninsula

• Joined as deputy Commander of 10-man team as it commenced a work-up period (winners of annual training trophy)
• Deputised as Flight Commander for 4-month period during which we completed an exercise and deployed to the Mediterranean
• Task involved liaising with crews from seven other Navies and visits to many countries including goodwill building trips to previously unvisited (by NATO) countries such as Georgia and Morocco

• Acted as course leader during a conversion course from SeaKing helicopters to Lynx

• Successful first tour as an anti-submarine SeaKing pilot based at Prestwick airport
• Period included several detachments to the Mediterranean, two of which were in Dutch Navy Ships

• Commenced Dartmouth Officer Training in January 93, followed by survival training in September
• Various holdovers including acting as assistant to the Officer organising Portsmouth Navy Days (3 day event involving 180,000 people) and assistant Field Gun Officer to Portsmouth Field Gun team (dealing with sponsors and organising corporate events)
• Completed elementary fixed wing course on the Slingsby Firefly, followed by Basic Flying training on Gazelles and advanced and operational flying training on the SeaKing