Halilu Abani
LOndon
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Services Support Staff
Nigeria High Commission
12.2023 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Flight Instructor (aeroplanes)
Airwin Flight Academy
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Led multiple training flights to include weather briefings, flight scheduling and safety measures to provide safe flights in training environment.
- Enhanced overall student satisfaction with tailored instruction methods, addressing individual learning needs and preferences.
- Improved student pilot performance by implementing innovative training techniques and personalized lesson plans.
Boeing 737-800 Flight Simulator Instructor
Flight Pad, UW
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Provided personalized instruction and support, addressing individual learning needs for optimal comprehension and retention of material.
- Led group projects that encouraged teamwork, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities among students.
- Developed strong relationships with industry professionals, inviting guest speakers to share their experiences and insights in the field of simulation technology.
- Improved student understanding of complex simulator concepts by incorporating hands-on activities and practical examples.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by fostering open communication between students and instructors through regular feedback sessions and one-on-one meetings.
- Assisted administrators in developing standardized evaluation metrics to measure instructor performance objectively over time.
- Contributed to the development of a comprehensive instructor handbook, detailing best practices and procedures for effective simulator instruction.
- Mentored junior instructors, sharing expertise and providing guidance on effective teaching strategies for diverse learner populations.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods such as virtual reality simulations, enhancing student engagement and immersion in course material.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to develop cohesive curriculum plans, ensuring a consistent approach in teaching methodologies across all simulation courses.
- Ensured simulator equipment was properly maintained and calibrated, guaranteeing accurate representation of real-world scenarios during training sessions.
- Achieved consistently high satisfaction ratings from students through engaging lesson delivery paired with clear explanations of complex topics.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress throughout the course duration, enabling timely intervention when needed to help struggling learners succeed.
- Managed class scheduling, coordinating with other departments to ensure maximum availability of resources for the most efficient use of time.
- Enhanced training effectiveness by consistently reviewing and updating course materials to reflect industry advancements and best practices.
- Streamlined communication within the teaching team through regular meetings and progress updates, ensuring all instructors were aligned with course objectives and expectations.
First Officer (flight Crew & Flight Operations)
Air Ocean Maroc
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Maintained strict adherence to SOPs, ensuring a consistent level of service and flight safety.
- Assisted in achieving fuel efficiency targets through optimal flight planning and execution.
- Improved on-time performance by effectively managing time-sensitive tasks during flight preparations.
- Collaborated with the Captain and crew members to ensure smooth communication and coordination during flights.
Flight Turn Around Coordinator
London City Airport
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
Aircraft Ground Operations & Ramp Operating
Airline Services & Menzies Aviation
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Understood FAA, TSA and airport regulations and verified compliance.
- Inspected runways and taxiways, airfield lighting, parking aprons, hangars, fuel storage areas and perimeter fences and gates for hazardous aviation conditions.
- Loaded and unloaded baggage of various weights and dimensions to and from aircraft and baggage areas.
- Attended and completed required online and in-person training and mentored newer agents in advanced roles.
Safety Steward
Chelsea and Fulham Football Clubs
01.2011 - 12.2015
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Administrative Assistant
Nigerian High Commission
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
Temporary Work While in Studies
Various
09.2003 - 12.2010
Education
Master of Science - Masters Executive Air Transport Operations And Man
University of West London
London, UK06.2021
Diploma - NVQ CCTV Operations, NVQ Door Supervision, NCFE Sp
Gateshead College
London UK 09.2013
Diploma NVQ & BTEC in Customer Services, Team Lead - Customer Services
Waltham Forest College
London, UK09.2013
Diploma Higher Education in Combined Studies -
University of East London
London, UK09.2011
NVQ & Diploma - Communications, Courier And Handling Goods
JobWise
London, UK09.2009
Bachelor of Science - GIS/Surveying And Mapping Sciences
University of East London
London, UK09.2008
Diploma - ICT Customer Support And Maintenance of Eq
East London ITEC
London, UK09.2003
GCSE/Secondary School -
Airforce Military School
Jos, Nigeria 06.1994
Skills
- Flight Operations
- Crew Resource Management
- Airline Safety Compliance
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
LICENSES
EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate Valid until 02/02/2025
C650 Citation III, V, VII Type Rated
EASA Dutch CPL License, ICAO UK CPL License, ICAO NCAA License
Frozen ATPL License (CPL,ME/IR) CESNA Citation C650 Citation III, V, VII Type Rated
Total time: 595 Hours
Total time on type: 85 Hours
FLIGHT TRAINING
Aircrafts & FNPT II, ALSIM, B737, C650 Simulators Training Devices.
Single Engine: C152, C172, C172RG, PA28-160 Cherokee, PA28
Warrior II/ III, DA40, B24R, Pipstriel SW121.
Multi Engine: PA30 Twin Comanche, PA34 Seneca, DA42, ALSIM
FNPT II, ALSIM ALX, Tecnam P2006T, Ascent Mechtronix, B737-800
SIM, Cessna Citation 650 SIM, Cessna Citation 650 (III, V, VI) Aircrafts.
Training
2023-2024
EASA Flight Instructor training FI(A) Airwin Flight Academy, Budapest, Hungary
2020
Cessna Citation 650 (Citation VII) Recurrent Training, Aviomar Flight Academy, Rome, Italy
2019
Cessna Citation 650 (Citation VII) Base Training, Aviomar Flight Academy, Rome, Italy
2019
Cessna Citation 650 Type Rating Training, CAE, Dallas Texas, USA
2019
Advanced Airmanship Courses:
CFIT training, Landing Accident reduction training, CDFA training, GPS training, Jeppesen Approach Chart training, Threats & Error Management training, Cockpit Distraction Management training, Fire in flight training, Phraseology training, Ditching training, Take-off & Landing Performance training, Runway Incursion/ Excursion training, Rejected Take off Performance training, CAE, Dallas Texas, USA
2018
Jet Orientation Course (Advanced) Sky4u Aviation Services, Berlin, Germany
2018
MCC, MEP Revalidated, ME/IR Revalidated, Scoala Superioara De Aviatie Civila, Bucharest, Romania
2017
CPL, SE/IR, Bulgarian Aviation Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria
2016
MEP Initial, EASA ATPL Theory Exams, Smart Aero Flight Academy Modlin Airport/ULC Polish CAA Warsaw, Poland
2013 – 2016
ATPL Theory, Cranfield Aviation Training School, Luton, UK
2012
ICAO Level 6 ELP (UK) - Valid For Life
2011-2012
PPL, Night Rating, MEP training, Stapleford Flight Centre, Essex, UK
Languages
English: Fluent & Native
Hausa: Fluent & Native
Arabic: Basic & Understanding
French: Basic & Learning
Timeline
Services Support Staff
Nigeria High Commission
12.2023 - Current
Flight Instructor (aeroplanes)
Airwin Flight Academy
01.2023 - 12.2023
Boeing 737-800 Flight Simulator Instructor
Flight Pad, UW
01.2019 - 12.2019
First Officer (flight Crew & Flight Operations)
Air Ocean Maroc
01.2018 - 12.2019
Flight Turn Around Coordinator
London City Airport
01.2018 - 12.2018
Aircraft Ground Operations & Ramp Operating
Airline Services & Menzies Aviation
01.2015 - 12.2016
Safety Steward
Chelsea and Fulham Football Clubs
01.2011 - 12.2015
Administrative Assistant
Nigerian High Commission
01.2010 - 12.2011
Temporary Work While in Studies
Various
09.2003 - 12.2010
Master of Science - Masters Executive Air Transport Operations And Man
University of West London
Diploma - NVQ CCTV Operations, NVQ Door Supervision, NCFE Sp
Gateshead College
Diploma NVQ & BTEC in Customer Services, Team Lead - Customer Services
Waltham Forest College
Diploma Higher Education in Combined Studies -
University of East London
NVQ & Diploma - Communications, Courier And Handling Goods
JobWise
Bachelor of Science - GIS/Surveying And Mapping Sciences
University of East London
Diploma - ICT Customer Support And Maintenance of Eq
East London ITEC
GCSE/Secondary School -
Airforce Military School
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