Thomas Pattera
Lackenhof,Austria
Summary
Highly experienced aviation professional with over 17000 flight hours, including 16,618 hours on CS-25 aircraft. Demonstrates extensive expertise in business aviation and long-range operations across the Atlantic and Pacific. Holds a valid UPRT and Class 1 certificate, with native German proficiency and English level 6. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and efficiency in all flight operations.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1996
1996
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior first officer
Cargolux Airlines
Luxembourg
2021.10 - 2025.04
- B747-400/-8
- Freight operations performed to USA, South America, Asia, Europe, Middle East, and Africa.
- Extensive North Atlantic and Pacific operation
Captain
Goldeck Flight
Vienna, Austria
2021.03 - 2021.10
- PC 12 VIP service in Europe
- Trained first officers in operations and crew management
Senior first officer
Cathay Pacific Airways
Hong Kong
2008.04 - 2021.03
- B747-400/-8
- B777
- Passenger and Freight operations were performed to USA, South America, Asia, Europe, Middle East, India, Australia, and Africa.
SFI / Senior First Officer
Lauda Air / Austrian Airlines
Vienna, Austria
1999.04 - 2008.04
- B767
- CRJ200
- Performed Charter and VIP services on CRJ200 in Europe and Russia, Charter operation to Africa, US, Asia, Middle East, South America, Caribbean, Australia and Europe on B767
- Synthetic Flight Instructor B767
Team Leader
Austrian Special Operation Forces
Wiener Neustadt, Austria
1994.10 - 1997.10
- VVIP protection
- Designed and implemented training to further develop teams based on mission goals
Education
EASA ATPL - Flight School
AeronautX
Wiener Neustadt, Lower Austria 1998.10 - 1999.01
FAA CPL Multi Engine - Flight School
Comair Aviation Academy
Orlando, FL 1997.11 - 1998.10
Final Exam - University Entrance Diploma
Military High School
Wiener Neustadt, Lower Austria 1990.09 - 1994.04
Leaving Certificate - Primary / Secondary School
Primary And Secondary School
Lackenhof, LilienfeldSkills
- Total Flight hours 17262:34
- Experience in business aviation
- Valid UPRT
- German native, English level 6
- Long Range, Atlantic, and Pacific operations current
- Valid Class 1 certificate
Personal
- Born 09.12.1975
- Scheibbs / Austria
Languages
English
Fluent
German
Native
Certification
- EASA Medical Class 1, 24.11.2025
- EASA ATPL, LU.FCL.12738
- FAA CPL (A), 2579188
- HK ATPL, 11668
Affiliations
- Skiing, Hunting, Sports
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior first officer
Cargolux Airlines
2021.10 - 2025.04
Captain
Goldeck Flight
2021.03 - 2021.10
Senior first officer
Cathay Pacific Airways
2008.04 - 2021.03
SFI / Senior First Officer
Lauda Air / Austrian Airlines
1999.04 - 2008.04
EASA ATPL - Flight School
AeronautX
1998.10 - 1999.01
FAA CPL Multi Engine - Flight School
Comair Aviation Academy
1997.11 - 1998.10
Team Leader
Austrian Special Operation Forces
1994.10 - 1997.10
Final Exam - University Entrance Diploma
Military High School
1990.09 - 1994.04
Leaving Certificate - Primary / Secondary School
Primary And Secondary School