Joseph Aquilina
First Officer
Zurrieq
Summary
Qualified First Officer with significant training in commercial aviation and aerospace systems. Highly safety-oriented with a commitment to proactive problem solving. Known for reliable, dedicated work ethic and collaborative nature.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
First Officer
Malta Air / Ryanair
11.2022 - Current
- Accumulated over 2000 hours of flying experience in commercial and private aircraft.
Fleet Technical Coordinator
Elit'Avia Malta Ltd
12.2019 - 08.2022
- Aircraft maintenance programmes
- Aircraft introductions into the Maltese aircraft registry
- Aircraft maintenance planning
Lieutenant
Armed Forces of Malta
04.2013 - 12.2019
- Aircraft maintenance and planning
- Hangar management
- Aircraft and infrastructure warranty programmes
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Centre Malta
10.2010 - 04.2013
- Aircraft Maintenance
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering
Malta College of Arts Science and Technology
11.2023
Diploma - Leadership and Defense Studies
Maynooth University
02.2015
Aircraft Maintenance Technician Course - EASA Part 66 CAT B1.1
Malta College of Arts Science and Technology
11.2013
Skills
Collaborative team player
Exceptional leadership skills
Critical decision-making skills
Timeline
First Officer
Malta Air / Ryanair
11.2022 - Current
Fleet Technical Coordinator
Elit'Avia Malta Ltd
12.2019 - 08.2022
Lieutenant
Armed Forces of Malta
04.2013 - 12.2019
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Centre Malta
10.2010 - 04.2013
Diploma - Leadership and Defense Studies
Maynooth University
Aircraft Maintenance Technician Course - EASA Part 66 CAT B1.1
Malta College of Arts Science and Technology
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering
Malta College of Arts Science and Technology
Languages
Maltese
English
Italian