Stuart Peter WrightMob: +44 7445 331561 Email: stuartpeterwright@hotmail.com

Available from August 2016

PROFILE

An experienced Training Captain, Flying Instructor and Leader in the Royal Air Force, with significant leadership and management experience both in the UK and overseas. Energetic and versatile, with a history of early advancement. A team player with excellent inter-personal and communication skills, capable of building relationships at all levels. Extensive captaincy and global air transport operations experience.

FLYING HOURS

2971 Hours Total, including:o 1150 hours captain heavy turbopropo 2750 hours long/short haul worldwideo 2170 P1 hours EFIS/HUD/FMS, 2-pilot flight-deck operationso 600 hours C-130J ZFT simulator

CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

2012 to Present – Second-in-Command, Air Mobility Training Squadron (Manager / Instructor).

Directed and oversaw the day-to-day supervision and management of over 200 personnel and £200M of assets, conducting both flying operations and synthetic and classroom instruction. Charged with delivering operational effect - often in high-pressure, time-critical situations.

Commanded overseas deployments of up to 3 aircraft and 80 personnel, conducting intensive flying operations, often involving high pressure missions in demanding conditions.

Experienced Flying Instructor, responsible for training the next generation of Front Line RAF pilots in high end flying disciplines.

Planned, implemented and oversaw a series of events to mark the 100th Anniversary of No. 24 Squadron, RAF. This involved liaison with Buckingham Palace, Senior RAF Leadership, civilian organizations and business to deliver Royal Dining-In Night for 100 people, a Families Day program of activities including aircraft flights for over 400 people, and a separate Squadron commemoration.

While commanding an overseas deployment of two aircraft and 80 personnel required to organize the

rapid redeployment of assets to assist in a high profile, time sensitive mission. Communicated situation to all stakeholders, produced revised tasking prioritisation guidance and liaised with host nation authorities to return all personnel and aircraft to the UK 2 days ahead of schedule, while achieving all the aims of the deployment in the reduced timescale.

2008 to 2012 – Exchange Officer, Royal Australian Air Force (Manager / Instructor).Selected early from a strong field for exchange duties with the Royal Australian Air Force.

As part of the Squadron management team, was instrumental in enabling the Australian governmental response to a series of natural disasters within the region including the Japanese Tsunami, Christchurch earthquake, cyclones and bushfires. Involved rapid decision making and execution of time critical tasks, often under intense scrutiny and pressure.

Flying Instructor, responsible for teaching aircrew tactical flying procedures. Chosen to fly the Prime Minister of Australia, Julia Gillard, on her visit to Afghanistan.

Early advancement to Flight Commander, leading a team of 16 Australian aircrew at home and on operations within Australia and worldwide.

Led an Australian detachment of air- and ground-crew operating 3 aircraft on deployment in the Middle East for 4 months. Effectively managed and motivated all personnel despite arduous working conditions (temperatures often as high as 50degC). Ensured constant communication with multi-national stakeholders to ensure smooth running of deployment while maintaining morale of personnel. Achieved 100% mission success in maintaining the supply line with units based in Afghanistan.

2004 to 2008 – Squadron Co-pilot / Captain, 30 Squadron (Flight Lieutenant / Specialist pilot).Selected ahead of peers for training and duties as a Tactical Air Transport pilot, flying Operations worldwide, including Iraq and Afghanistan.

As Deputy Flight Commander and junior co-pilot, conducted the daily running of a high-tempo Front Line Operational Squadron.

Appointed Pilot Leader ahead of both peers and seniors, responsible for the management of all Squadron pilots.

Significant experience of operating large aircraft globally, responsible for the crew, task and international engagement, often in high-pressure, time sensitive situations.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

2014 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership, Chartered Management Institute - Level 7

2013 Intermediate Command and Staff Course, UK Defence Academy

2012 BTEC Level 4 Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector

2008-12 Aircrew Instructors Course, Flying Supervisors Course, Training Captain

2000-04 Officer and Pilot Training, Royal Air Force College Cranwell

1997-2000 BA (Hons) History, Classification 2:1 – University of East Anglia, 2000

1994-97 5 A-Levels, Exeter College

1990-94 10 GCSEs, Grades A-C, St Peters School, Exeter

Royal Air Force Tactical Flying Instructor, Royal Australian Air Force Training Captain, Flying Supervisor, Flying Authorizer, Human Factors and Aircrew Instructor Courses

INTERESTS AND VOLUNTARY ACTIVITIES

Travel, adventure and family activities with my wife and our two young children. All sport, particularly running, golf and rugby (currently Officer Commanding RAF Brize Norton Rugby

Club). Hiking and walking. Carterton Town Council Parish Warden. Responsible to the Town Council for the monitoring and

maintenance of the Parish public footpaths. President of the Junior Ranks Social Club, a volunteer run club for the c6000 Junior Ranks at RAF

Brize Norton, providing a range of welfare facilities including a bar, recreation rooms and sports facilities.