Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Luca Maria Piazzolla

Luca Maria Piazzolla

Fuseta,Portugal

Summary

Seasoned professional with career focus on aviation leadership.

Can ensure operational excellence, safety and customer satisfaction through unique skills in flight operations, crew management and regulatory compliance. Possess finesse in maintaining open lines of communication with crew and passengers, with keen attention to safety protocols, efficiency and emergency procedures.

Overview

1
1
Certification
11
11
years of post-secondary education
17
17
years of professional experience

Work history

Captain

Ryanair DAC
Faro, Portugal
2023.04 - Current

Excellent safety records, efficient and eventless operations over three years in the role.

Simulator Instructor

Discovery Sim Center
San Donà di Piave, Italy
2022.09 - 2023.03
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Brought new skills to the team, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Developing customized training programmes for airline assessments.

First Officer

Ryanair DAC/Malta
London, United Kingdom
2017.01 - 2023.03

Six years of impeccable service, assisting safe and efficient operations as First Officer and Substitute Base Captain in very complex environments:

  • London Stansted, Rome (Ciampino), Palermo, Venice (Base Opening)

Co-Founder (Training/Sales)

Flypont Simulators
Sona, Italy
2019.09 - 2021.08
  • Streamlined operations, improving overall productivity.
  • Managed budget allocations, ensuring optimal resource utilisation.
  • Achieved sustainable growth by developing effective strategies.
  • Drove innovation with the implementation of creative ideas.

ATPL-(A) Ground Instructor

Istituto Nobile Aviation College
Rome, Italy
2018.06 - 2018.11
  • Utilised latest technology for effective instruction/engagement.
  • Provided constructive feedback on assignments with suggestions.
  • Brought to the students valuable on the job experiences.

Astronomical Tour Guide

Astronomitaly
Rome, Italy
2016.01 - 2016.11
  • Diligently researched local attractions to provide accurate information.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by offering tailored tour guidance.
  • Offered translation services for foreign tourists, enhancing their tour.
  • Developing conferences and immersive 3D universe guided tours.

Rescue Diver

Abyss Torre Flavia Diving Center
Santa Marinella, Italy
2009.06 - 2009.08
  • Educated recreational divers on safety protocols, promoting safety.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on diving gear.
  • Decompression stop techniques to prevent dive-related illnesses
  • Recovery of archeological finds on the etruscan site of "Pyrgi"

Education

RYR/CAE B737 Type QC (CAE1627) -

Ryanair / CAE
Amsterdam (Netherlands)
2017.01 - 2017.08

B737-300/500 Type Rating + BT -

Air Baltic Training SIA
Riga (Latvia)
2016.07 - 2016.08

MCC/JOC Certificate -

Simtech Aviation Training
Dublin (Ireland)
2015.05 - 2015.05

Modular ATPL-(A) Programme, "Herculis" -

Urbe Aero Flight Academy
Rome (Italy)
2012.01 - 2015.03

Time Building Programme + HPA T34-A -

Skymates Inc
Arlington, Texas (U.S.A)
2012.03 - 2012.04

PPL-(A) Flight License -

Urbe Aero Flight Academy
Rome (Italy)
2010.03 - 2011.08

Aviation High School Diploma -

Istituto Tecnico Aeronautico "Salvo D'Acquisto"
Bracciano (Italy)
2005.01 - 2010.09

PADI Rescue Diver Certificate -

Saracen Diving Center
Vulcano (Italy)
2007.09 - 2007.09

Skills

  • Leadership and (CRM)
  • Safety and Risk Management
  • Decision-Making Under Pressure
  • Advanced Aircraft Systems Knowledge
  • Flight Planning and Operational Management
  • Clear Communication and Team Coordination
  • Regulatory Compliance and (SOPs)

Languages

English
Italian
Portuguese
Spanish

Affiliations

  • Astronomy, Photo, Drums, Boating, Scuba Diving, Fishing, Long Casting.

Accomplishments

    Top 20 Italian Long Casters (Italian Championship 2025, Coltano - Pisa)

Certification

BLS-D Certified

Timeline

Captain

Ryanair DAC
2023.04 - Current

Simulator Instructor

Discovery Sim Center
2022.09 - 2023.03

Co-Founder (Training/Sales)

Flypont Simulators
2019.09 - 2021.08

ATPL-(A) Ground Instructor

Istituto Nobile Aviation College
2018.06 - 2018.11

First Officer

Ryanair DAC/Malta
2017.01 - 2023.03

RYR/CAE B737 Type QC (CAE1627) -

Ryanair / CAE
2017.01 - 2017.08

B737-300/500 Type Rating + BT -

Air Baltic Training SIA
2016.07 - 2016.08

Astronomical Tour Guide

Astronomitaly
2016.01 - 2016.11

MCC/JOC Certificate -

Simtech Aviation Training
2015.05 - 2015.05

Time Building Programme + HPA T34-A -

Skymates Inc
2012.03 - 2012.04

Modular ATPL-(A) Programme, "Herculis" -

Urbe Aero Flight Academy
2012.01 - 2015.03

PPL-(A) Flight License -

Urbe Aero Flight Academy
2010.03 - 2011.08

Rescue Diver

Abyss Torre Flavia Diving Center
2009.06 - 2009.08

PADI Rescue Diver Certificate -

Saracen Diving Center
2007.09 - 2007.09

Aviation High School Diploma -

Istituto Tecnico Aeronautico "Salvo D'Acquisto"
2005.01 - 2010.09
Luca Maria Piazzolla