Amy Thornton

Amy Thornton has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Amy is currently working as a Senior Firmware Engineer at Blue Ocean Seismic Services Limited since June 2021. Prior to this, they worked as a Flying Instructor at Thornbird Consultancy Limited starting from July 2019. Amy also held the position of a Software Engineer at Thornbird Consultancy Ltd during the same time period.

Before joining Thornbird Consultancy, Amy worked at West London Aero Club as Deputy Chief Flying Instructor and then became a full-time Flying Instructor from 2017 to 2019. Amy also worked as a Firmware Engineer and part-time Consultant at Thornbird Consultancy Ltd, providing embedded software development and technical guidance to Sonardyne International Ltd.

Earlier in their career, Amy worked as a Principal Firmware Engineer at Sonardyne International Ltd from 2007 to 2013. Amy also gained experience as a Senior Software Engineer at Sensata Technologies from 2005 to 2007 and as a Senior Consultant at Detica from 2004 to 2005. Additionally, Amy worked as a Director and Software/Firmware Engineer at Thornbird Consultancy Ltd from 2000 to 2004, where they were involved in hardware specification and firmware development projects for Qinetiq and Racal Instruments/Thales.

Amy also spent some time in New Zealand in 2013. Overall, Amy Thornton's work experience showcases their expertise in firmware and software engineering, consultancy, and flying instruction.

Amy Thornton's education history begins in 1990 when they attended the University of Reading. Amy pursued a BEng in Electronic Engineering and completed their studies in 1996. Their field of study at this time was focused on their PhD in Colour Object Recognition in the Frequency Domain.

In 2015, Amy enrolled at Bristol Groundschool, where they studied ATPL(A) Theory until 2017. This marked their initial foray into aviation education.

Amy furthered their aviation studies in 2019 when they attended CRM Aviation Europe Ltd. During their time there, they completed a MCC/JOC/UPRT program in Aviation. Additionally, in the same year, they enrolled in the Stapleford Flight Centre, where they pursued a CPL degree in Aviation.

Continuing their aviation education, Amy joined Booker Aviation, also in 2019. At Booker Aviation, they earned an MEIR & MEP rating, further enhancing their expertise in the field.

Overall, Amy Thornton's education history showcases their diverse range of studies, primarily within the field of aviation with a focus on electronic engineering as well.