Claudio Santodirocco

Claudio Santodirocco currently serves as a First Officer for Cathay Pacific, operating the Boeing 747-4/800 fleet, and holds positions as an Aviation Consultant and Technical Consultant since mid-2023. With a comprehensive background in flight instruction, Claudio has been a Base Senior Flight Instructor at BAA Training since 2019 and works as a freelance flight and advanced UPRT instructor. Previous experience includes roles as First Officer and Second Officer with Ryanair, and a Trainee Second Officer position at AFA. Claudio also has experience in HR at Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics and holds various flight-related qualifications from multiple aviation schools. Educational achievements include a degree in International Relations from the Università degli Studi di Firenze and additional studies in aeronautics and aviation management.