Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Amy Courtney

Amy Courtney

Dublin

Summary

I am a highly motivated and driven individual, working extremely hard to pursue my dream career. My experience working in the aviation industry and my time at flight school has taught me to be resilient and to never give up. Strengthening my skills in areas which I believe will boost me in my career as a first officer and one day a captain.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Pilot Training Co-Ordinator

Ryanair
Dublin
01.2024 - Current
  • Working in a fast paced, dynamic environment, communicating with many different departments in the company all over Europe.
  • Using problem solving skills by manipulating multiple rosters and training schedules simultaneously, in order to ensure they comply with EASA regulations.
  • Be highly motivated to keep a high standard of training whilst working under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

Cabin Crew

Aer Lingus
Dublin
05.2016 - 05.2019
  • Working with a fantastic diverse group of colleagues, from ground staff to pilots, catering and more. Team work was essential to ensure a smooth run of the day. Ensuring passenger safety to the highest standard while also giving them the famous Aer Lingus welcome and care onboard.
  • On numerous occasions, stepping up to act as a senior cabin crew member when needed, being prepared to adapt to the new role and be motivated to lead a team. Keeping crew morale high during long hours sometimes during the night, ensuring safety and service standards are maintained throughout.

Customer Service Sales Representative

Europcar Car Hire
Dublin
11.2014 - 04.2016
  • Working in an extremely fast paced environment, maintaining a high level of customer service, liaising with different departments, meeting sales targets, and boosting team morale on days where things don't go to plan to keep a smooth run to the day for employees and customers.
  • Trained and motivated team members to strengthen customer service and sales strategies to meet our targets and be the best car hire company out of our many competitors.

Education

Frozen ATPL, AUPRT, APS MCC

National Flight Centre & AFA
Dublin
12-2023

Bachelor of Arts - French & English Language And Literature

University College Dublin
06-2014

Leaving Certificate - 445 Points,

Firhouse Community College
06-2012

Skills

  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Strong Communication skills
  • Flexibility and Adaptability
  • Team Player and Leadership skills
  • Problem solving and decision making
  • Motivated and highly driven
  • Technical awareness
  • Strong academic skills as shown throughout ATPL exams

Accomplishments

  • Michael Geaney Award Overall student of the year group in academic and involvement in school activities. (6th Year Graduation - Firhouse Community College)
  • Special Merit Award (County Dublin Enterprise Board)
  • Peer Mentor & International Student's Rep (UCD)

Affiliations

  • I am an avid baker. I ran my own company for many years making birthday, wedding and celebration cakes. I bake almost every week and love to constantly refine my skills in sugar craft and cake decorating.
  • I am hugely into mindfulness, I love to meditate, journal and take cold dips in the sea to recharge.

References

  • Mark O'Neill - Chief Flying Instructor, National Flight Centre

cfi@nfc.ie 

(01) 628 2930

  • Hannah Gaffney - Flight Deck Training Supervisor, Ryanair HQ

gaffneyh@ryanair.com

(01) 945 1212

Timeline

Pilot Training Co-Ordinator

Ryanair
01.2024 - Current

Cabin Crew

Aer Lingus
05.2016 - 05.2019

Customer Service Sales Representative

Europcar Car Hire
11.2014 - 04.2016

Frozen ATPL, AUPRT, APS MCC

National Flight Centre & AFA

Bachelor of Arts - French & English Language And Literature

University College Dublin

Leaving Certificate - 445 Points,

Firhouse Community College
Amy Courtney