George started his flying career in 1976, joining the Air Training Corps and Commanding a VGS for 12 years, initially learning to fly at Southend, he obtained his ATPL ,latterly flying as a Captain on the A340 and A330. Never forgetting the grass roots of aviation he has continuously held CAA and FAA instructor single and multi engine ratings since 1988 and an examiner rating since 2011. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He has had various flight safety, H&S, Human Factors, Training and Procurement roles in Gliding, General Aviation and Commercial Air Transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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