Anna Piperides

Anna Piperides has extensive experience in the field of aviation, particularly in air traffic control. Anna is currently employed at Glasgow Prestwick Airport as an Air Traffic Controller since April 2021. Prior to this, they worked at Air Traffic Control Services Limited from 2017 to 2021, where they held the role of Air Traffic Controller and later Air Traffic Control Assistant. Their responsibilities included assisting Air Traffic Control Officers, maintaining communication with airport operation staff, and handling administrative tasks. Anna also gained experience as an Air Traffic Control Assistant at Blackpool Airport Ltd. in 2016.

Before transitioning into air traffic control, Anna had a diverse work background. From 2001 to 2016, they worked at Raucous Music Limited, initially as a Company Secretary and later as a Graphic Web Designer. Their responsibilities involved customer service, website maintenance, organizing musical events, and creating advertising materials. Anna also studied at Global ATS LTD - Air Traffic Control Training in 2015 as a student. In 2014, Anna briefly worked as a Security Agent at Blackpool Airport Ltd., where they were responsible for airport security and customer relations.

Overall, Anna Piperides has a comprehensive work experience history, with a focus on air traffic control and a background in customer service, administration, and graphic design.

Anna Piperides has a diverse education history. In 2020, they enrolled in Global ATS Limited and completed the Approach Control Surveillance (APS) course, specializing in Air Traffic Control. Prior to that, in 2016, Anna also attended Global ATS Limited, where they studied Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, without obtaining a specific degree. In 2015, they completed the EU Basic Training Course at the same institution, focusing on Aviation/Airway Management and Operations.

Before pursuing their aviation-related studies, Anna attended Lancaster University from 2010 to 2011, where they earned a Bachelor's Degree in Interactive Design. Prior to that, they attended Blackpool and The Fylde College from 2007 to 2009, where they obtained a Foundational Degree in New Media and Design Technology.

Additionally, Anna holds various certifications relevant to their field. In 2016, they obtained an ADI Air Traffic Controller Licence from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). In 2021, they received a European Class 3 Medical Certificate from the CAA. In 2020, Anna obtained the APS Air Traffic Controller Licence (student) from CAA International (UK CAA), and in 2014, they completed the UK National Aviation Security Training provided by the Department for Transport (UK).

It is worth noting that Anna also possesses a certification in Restricted Aeronautical Meteorological Observing from the Met Office, although specific information regarding the duration and institution is not provided.