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Ryan Nelson

Ryan Nelson

Pilot

Transportation / Logistics

Durban North, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality

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About Ryan Nelson:

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Eager to leverage knowledge of aircraft, their systems, and flight dynamics. Skilled in flight operations and navigation with a keen eye for precision. Efficient and committed to emergency preparedness and response. Driven by a passion for all things aviation. 

Experience

Work History:

2015-04 

- 2019-08

 

Drone Test Pilot & Operations Safety

Drone Scan, International

  • Demonstration, testing and maintenance
  • Operations Safety both locally and internationally (Malaysia, Brazil, Argentina, Russia)
  • Provided professional services and support in dynamic work environments.
  • Identified issues, analysed information, and provided solutions to problems.
  • Created the company's Standard Operating Procedures
2015-01 - 2019-08 

Co-Owner

Carbon Composites, Durban

  • Development of custom composite parts used in aviation, racing, and sports 
  • Composite design work, mold making, repairs, and maintenance to epoxy, fiberglass, and carbon fiber items 

2017-01 

- 2017-07

 

Manager

Café La Plage, Durban

  • General Management 
  • Customer Relations 
  • Stage Sound/Lighting 
  • Onboarded new employees with training and integration 
2015-03 - 2015-05 

Data Capturer

T&T Insurance Brokers, Durban

  • Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
  • Maintained files, records and chronologies of entry activities.
  • Coded and processed applications into required electronic formats.
  • Ad hoc (3 months work experience)

 

Additional Accomplishments:

  • South African Junior Champion for F3J model gliding 
  • 3x Protea Colours Recipient for F3J World Championships in 2008, 2010, 2012. 

 

Education

2014 - 2018 

Private Pilot’s Licence

Durban Aviation Centre - Durban, South Africa

  • Fixed Wing Single, VFR rated: (C152, JABI) 
  • Currently Completing Commercial Pilots Licence 

 

2010-

2014

 

High School Diploma

Kearsney College - Hillcrest, South Africa

  • A Level Equivalent, Subjects Passed: Math, English, Physical Science, Geography, History, Afrikaans, Life Orientation 
  • Awarded Half Colours for Service to the College (Media Creation) 
  • Elected Head of Video Editing and Photography (2014) 
  • Completed The Dale Carnegie Course (2013) 

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