I'm a qualified SAAF pilot, received my wings in 1980. and an A1 Category flying instructor.  I have approximately 4000 flying hours and 1800 hrs instruction.  I am a qualified SAAF Safety Officer and have also completed the United Sates Air Force Safety Course.  I have also completed the California Safety Institute Safety Course as well as the aircraft accident investigation course, including helicopters and jet aircraft.  I have spent 3 years as the Senior Staff Officer Aviation Safety at the Air Force's Directorate of aviation Safety and for the last 3.5 years I am the SA Air Force Flight Support Manager, responsible for the planning of all the Air Force's international flights as well as all the flights for the President, Deputy President, Mr. Mandela and other senior Ministers.