Jonny Smith

Jonny Smith is an experienced aviation professional currently serving as a Pilot Recruitment Assessor at Virgin Atlantic since May 2022, where responsibilities include conducting final stage interviews for Flight Operations recruitment. Smith has held multiple positions as a Senior First Officer on various Airbus models, including the A330 and A350, and possesses valuable experience assessing pilot recruitment processes at both Virgin Atlantic and European Cargo. As of December 2023, Smith also directs the Airline Interview Preparation Course at Ravenair, aimed at assisting pilots in understanding recruitment techniques and securing positions in the industry. Earlier career highlights include serving as a First Officer at British Airways and a Captain at easyJet, complemented by an educational background in linguistics and aviation.