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
10.2021 - 04.2025
- 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
03.2021 - 10.2021
- PC 12 VIP service in Europe
- Trained first officers in operations and crew management
Senior first officer
Cathay Pacific Airways
Hong Kong
04.2008 - 03.2021
- 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
04.1999 - 04.2008
- 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
10.1994 - 10.1997
- VVIP protection
- Designed and implemented training to further develop teams based on mission goals
Education
EASA ATPL - Flight School
AeronautX
Wiener Neustadt, Lower Austria 10.1998 - 01.1999
FAA CPL Multi Engine - Flight School
Comair Aviation Academy
Orlando, FL 11.1997 - 10.1998
Final Exam - University Entrance Diploma
Military High School
Wiener Neustadt, Lower Austria 09.1990 - 04.1994
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
10.2021 - 04.2025
Captain
Goldeck Flight
03.2021 - 10.2021
Senior first officer
Cathay Pacific Airways
04.2008 - 03.2021
SFI / Senior First Officer
Lauda Air / Austrian Airlines
04.1999 - 04.2008
EASA ATPL - Flight School
AeronautX
10.1998 - 01.1999
FAA CPL Multi Engine - Flight School
Comair Aviation Academy
11.1997 - 10.1998
Team Leader
Austrian Special Operation Forces
10.1994 - 10.1997
Final Exam - University Entrance Diploma
Military High School
09.1990 - 04.1994
Leaving Certificate - Primary / Secondary School
Primary And Secondary School
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