Raffaele A.

Raffaele A. is an experienced aviation professional with a diverse background in piloting and flight operations. Currently serving as a Senior First Officer at Ryanair since July 2022, Raffaele has accumulated over 2,000 flight hours, including more than 1,600 hours on the B737. Previous roles include Flight Operations Officer positions at AirX Charter and VistaJet, where responsibilities involved flight dispatch, permit applications, and coordination with airport handling agents. Raffaele worked as a Flight Operations Technical Analyst at Regional Express, focusing on operational data analysis and route planning. Other notable experiences include serving as a Pilot for Skydive Australia and a Research Development Engineering Intern at DLR, specializing in hybrid rocket propulsion research. Raffaele's education includes a Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Sydney and ongoing studies in Aviation Management at Griffith University.