David-John Gibbs
Officer Commanding Tutor Standards Flight @Royal Air Force (RAF)
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WORK HISTORY
Officer Commanding Tutor Standards Flight @Royal Air Force (RAF)
A1 QFI and Instrument Rating Examiner running a small but highly experienced and capable team responsible for- Conducting standardisation checks on tri-service Tutor QFIs-Providing SME advice to the command chain on all technical and operating matters pertaining to the Grob Tutor-Conducting professional development and instructor category upgrades to tri-service Tutor QFIs-Producing and updating all training documentation and flight reference cards
EDUCATION
Royal Military College of Science, Shrivenham
BEng (Hons) Aeromechanical Systems Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT DAVID-JOHN GIBBS
Accomplished military pilot and A1 category QFI with a strong background in flying standards, assurance and instruction, currently responsible for the training, standardisation and professional development of tri-service military elementary Qualified Flying InstructorsI was the RAF Tutor display pilot for the 20••••23 seasons I am the author / editor of the Grob Tutor training manuals and flight reference cards (checklists)With a deep understanding of aircraft systems combined with an intimate knowledge of the flying training system I am a principal subject matter expert able to advise on all aspects of elementary flying training.I undertake regular safety assurance visits to training airfields with a particular emphasis on identifying and where appropriate providing advice on mitigating hazards to air safetyPrevious roles include:Flying examiner for the world renowned Central Flying School of the Royal Air Force, where as part of a select team I was responsible for testing and standardising military, and also civilian contractor flying instructors and having a lead role in the introduction of the Grob 120 TP Prefect turboprop training aircraft to UK military serviceExtensive command experience in both multi crew and single pilot twin-turbine helicopters, with operational roles including SH, SAR, ISTAR, Shipborne and NVD operations both in the UK and overseasI hold a CPL(A) with unrestricted flying instructor and instrument ratings, and have particular experience in instructing civilian pilots in formation and aerobatic skills with a focus on historic and ex-military training aircraft. Current types include the Jet Provost, L29 Delfin, Harvard, Chipmunk, Tigermoth and Slingsby Firefly. I hold a CPL(H) with a Bell 206 JetRanger type rating. I hold an aerobatic Display Authorisation for straight-wing jets, cat A SEP aircraft and sailplanes
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