Nicola Dardis

Nicola Dardis has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. They began their career as an Internship - Aircraft Maintenance Engineer at the Irish Air Corps in 2012. They then worked as a Food And Beverage Assistant at The K Club from 2011 to 2013, demonstrating strong interpersonal and communication skills. From 2013 to 2018, Nicola worked as a Food And Beverage Assistant at O'Briens Sandwich Bars. During this time, they developed multitasking abilities and handled money efficiently.

In 2015, Nicola worked as a Tech Service Engineer at Westair Inc, and from 2016 to 2017 they worked as a Student Safety and Human Factors at Cranfield University. They gained valuable experience in technical service and safety.

Nicola's career in the aviation industry began in 2018 when they joined Ryanair - Europe's Favourite Airline. They held various roles, including Quality Assurance Engineer and Engineering Safety Officer from 2018 to 2020. Subsequently, they served as Compliance Monitoring Manager, Safety & Security Manager, and Deputy Compliance Monitoring Manager from 2020 to 2022, showcasing their expertise in safety, security, and compliance.

In 2021, Nicola joined FR Aviation Leasing Ltd. (FRAVL) as a Safety Manager - Flight Simulator, further expanding their aviation experience. Finally, in 2022, they joined VistaJet as the Deputy Compliance Monitoring Manager.

Overall, Nicola Dardis has accumulated a range of skills and knowledge in safety, compliance, engineering, and customer service throughout their career in the aviation and hospitality sectors.

Nicola Dardis has a diverse education history. In 2008, they obtained a private pilot license in helicopters from Ocean Helicopters Florida. Following that, they attended Institute of Technology, Carlow from 2010 to 2013 and earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Aircraft Systems Engineering. Nicola continued their education at the same institute from 2013 to 2015 and received a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering.

In 2016, Nicola attended Cranfield University for a period of one year. Although the specific degree is not provided, their field of study was focused on Safety and Human Factors in Aviation.

Most recently, from 2019 to 2020, Nicola attended Harvard Business School Online and completed the CORe program, which covered Business Analytics, Financial Accounting, and Economics for Managers.

In addition to their formal education, Nicola has obtained several certifications. These include completing courses such as "(EC) Regulation 965/2012 Essentials" from Sofema Aviation Services, "965/2012 Air Operations Regulation" from Cemax Consultants, "Flight Safety Officer Familiarisation Course" from the UK Flight Safety Committee, "Safety Management Systems" from the Irish Aviation Authority, "SMS Principles and Application Training" from CAA International (UK CAA), "EU 1321/2014 Continuing Airworthiness" from Cemax Consultants, and "Aviation Auditor Training" from Nigel Bauer & Associates. These certifications indicate their commitment to continuous professional development and specialized training in the aviation industry.