Professional Summary
EASA ATPL-qualified airline pilot with extensive multi-crew experience operating Airbus A320 and regional aircraft across European airspace. Recognized for rigorous situational awareness, strong adherence to standard operating procedures, and effective crew resource management. Dedicated to high safety standards, passenger comfort, and operational efficiency in demanding commercial flight environments.
Flight Experience
VanderVeen Air Express
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Senior First Officer - Airbus A320
Mar 2021 – Present
- Operate scheduled passenger flights across Western and Southern Europe as Senior First Officer on Airbus A320 family aircraft.
- Serve as flight safety and crew resource management (CRM) liaison, reviewing line operation flight records and incident reports.
- Conduct standard line flights in diverse weather conditions, including Category III low-visibility operations and mountain departures.
- Collaborate with flight dispatch, ground handling, and maintenance crews to ensure consistent on-time performance and strict safety standard adherence.
Batavia Regional Wings
Rotterdam, Netherlands
First Officer - Embraer E190
Sept 2016 – Feb 2021
- Operated regional passenger routes throughout Northern Europe on Embraer E190 aircraft in scheduled multi-leg rotations.
- Completed line operations under adverse winter conditions across Scandinavia and the UK, adhering strictly to company standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Participated in flight data monitoring debriefs and supported recurrent flight simulator training sessions.
Lowland Air Cargo
Maastricht, Netherlands
First Officer - ATR 72
Feb 2014 – Aug 2016
- Flew night cargo feeder services across European freight hubs on ATR 72-500 turboprop aircraft.
- Monitored load-sheet distribution, hazardous material handling compliance, and ramp pre-flight checks.
- Delivered consistent block-hour reliability while coordinating with nocturnal air traffic control networks.
Education & Flight Training
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Science · Aviation Studies and Flight Operations · Amsterdam, Netherlands · Graduated with Distinction · Sept 2009 – Jul 2013
Completed integrated airline pilot training alongside academic coursework in flight management systems, meteorology, and aerodynamics.
Conducted final degree research analyzing fuel optimization strategies for short-haul European narrowbody operations.
Operations Projects
Electronic Flight Bag & Green Descent Initiative
Oct 2023 – Jun 2024
- Partnered with fleet operations to evaluate fuel-saving descent profiles (Continuous Descent Operations) across secondary European airports.
- Provided line pilot feedback on Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) navigation app updates, improving chart access speed during terminal area arrivals.
Flight Deck & Operational Skills
Airbus A320 Family Operations
Crew Resource Management (CRM)
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)
Electronic Flight Bag (EFB)
Category III Low-Visibility Operations
Flight Management System (FMS)
Flight Safety Management Systems (SMS)
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Aviation Weather & Meteorology
Threat and Error Management (TEM)
Languages
Dutch
C2
English
C2
German
B2
Certifications & Flight Licenses
Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL(A))
Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport (ILT) / EASA · May 2018
A320 Type Rating (TRI/TRE Eligible)
EASA · Apr 2019
EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate
ILT / EASA Aeromedical Center · Aug 2014
ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 6
ICAO / ILT · Nov 2014
Community Involvement
Brabant Youth Aviation Society
Eindhoven, Netherlands · Jan 2022 – Present
- Volunteer Aviation Mentor
- Present aviation career pathways and flight training insights to secondary school students interested in STEM and aerospace fields.
- Support introductory flight simulator demonstrations and mentor aspiring aviators on European licensing requirements.