I joined the company when it was small. I’ve seen it grow and it’s continuing to grow. Every couple of years, a new aircraft type arrives; more destinations are being added
Tell us about your journey to interCaribbean.
I am from Australia. My older brother David and I always wanted to be pilots. We completed our flight training in Australia and worked there for a few years. My brother then received an invitation to fly in the Caribbean from Lyndon Gardiner, the founder of interCaribbean. He enjoyed flying in the Caribbean so much that he recommended I come over. A few months later, in November 2000, aged 27, I arrived in the Turks & Caicos Islands. I have been with the airline ever since, making me the company’s longest-serving pilot.
How long have you been flying?
I have been flying since 1992 and have accumulated 17,000 hours of flight time – 14,000 of those being with interCaribbean Airways.
What is your favourite aircraft to fly?
I have seen a lot of change over the years in the aircraft that interCaribbean has operated. When I first arrived, it had just two Cessna 401 aircraft. As the company has grown, I have flown Islander, King Air, Twin Otter, Brasilia, Citation and Embraer 145 aircraft. I do have a fondness for flying the Embraer 120, though – Ihave been flying it since 2007 and it’s like an old friend. (continued on the next story page...)