Manuel Branquinho

Manuel Branquinho is an experienced aviation professional currently serving as a First Officer for Ryanair, focusing on B737 NG/Max aircraft since April 2022, with bases in Lisboa, Porto, and East Midlands. Since November 2020, Manuel has additionally worked as a Pseudo Pilot at NAV PORTUGAL EPE, providing critical support in air traffic control training. As a Non Type Rated Simulator Instructor at Flight Concept since October 2021, Manuel enhances customer service skills while demonstrating aircraft operations. Manuel's aviation journey began at Sevenair Academy, where flight training was completed from September 2018 to September 2021, and was complemented by a Jet Orientation Course at Sky4u-Lufthansa Aviation Training GmbH in November 2021. Educational background includes attending Colégio do Sagrado Coração de Maria in Lisbon from 2003 to 2018, where studies were focused on Sciences and Technologies.