Highly experienced Flight Test Instructor with extensive expertise in TRI/TRE for A320, A330/350, A340, and A380. Over 17,300 flying hours, including 6,500 hours in Airbus Flight Test. Proficient in ground, simulator, and flight training for MCF. Known for punctuality and reliability.
Some major highlights as PIC in recent years:
June 2024 Display Pilot A321XLR ILA Berlin
February 2024 Display Pilot A350-1000 Singapore Airshow
November 2023 Display Pilot A350-1000 Dubai Airshow
June 2022 VMU testing A321XLR
May 2022 Qantas A350-1000 Demo for Sunrise Project
June 2021 Max Energy Braking A330-900 Neo 251t
April 2021 VMU Testing A350-900 for ETOC Configurations
January 2019 Max Brake Energy Testing A350-1000 (322t)
From 2012 -2023 Airbus IFALPA Representative for ADO working group and and Speaker at the yearly conference.
From 2008-2024 Responsible Pilot for T Testing with EASA and FAA for new Aircraft types and CCQ Training Definition.
2001 to 2019 A380 Project Pilot
1998-2001 Production Test Pilot
Jan 1988-April 1998 F/O than PIC with LTU International Airlines
1996-1998 PIC on A330 with LTU Airlines
1994-1995 PIC on L1011 with LTU Airlines
1988-1994 F/O on L1011 with LTU Airlines
July 1977-December 1987 Fighter Pilot German Air Force
1982 1987 Combat ready fighter Pilot on Phantom F4F at JG74 fighter wing
1981-1982 Pilot Training on F4F at George Air Force Base
1980-1981 Pilot Training at Sheppard Air Force Base on T37 and T38
1977-1979 Basic Training as an Officer at the German Air Force Acedemie