By Spy Uganda
Kampala: Captain Pete Thomas is an instructor/examiner at Uganda Airlines, Uganda’s national carrier taking the aviation sector by storm, hope by now you agree that it’s no longer business as usual in aviation sector since the arrival of A330NEO at Entebbe International Airport.
Captain Thomas brings to the table a solid professional background having been both in the military and commercial sectors of aviation.
He served in the UK Royal Navy, flying and instructing on a range of aircraft from the Sea King Helicopter, Firefly, Bulldog and Jetstream Fixed Wing Aircraft.
A graduate of the Central Flying School, Thomas instructed Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, Commonwealth pilots, and also German and Kuwaiti armed force personnel.
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On entering commercial aircraft operations, he flew with established airlines such as BMI, and Etihad Airways. He has flown and instructed on the Airbus aircraft family for over 23 years.
With an extensive background as a trainer and examiner, he is entrusted with ensuring a high standard of training for our crew to the new Airbus A330.
Thomas was also responsible for training and standards for new Examiners and Trainers at Etihad and is looking forward to doing the same with Uganda Airlines pilots.
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His love and passion for the Industry is evident with a keen eye on not just training to exacting standards, but on ensuring customer satisfaction and comfort on flights. His commitment to Uganda Airlines and the local aviation industry is unwavering.
Summary About Captain Peter Thomas
Fleet: A330
Position: Instructor /Examiner
Total Time : Over 15,000 hours
Total Jet Time: Over 11,000 hours
Total Jet Command : Over 10,000 hours
Qualifications : ICAO Airline Transport Pilots License (UK,EASA,GCAA, Uganda)
Commercial Aircraft Flown: Airbus A330/A321/A320/A319, Boeing 777.
So guys, let’s have an African coffee ☕ over Capt.Pete’s willingness to freely transfer and share knowledge…
