Michael de Clerck

Background

About Michael de Clerck

Michaël De Clerck **Airline & Bush Pilot | A320 First Officer | Pilatus PC-6 Specialist | Lifelong Aviation Enthusiast** I began my career as a **Tree Surgeon**, but my passion for aviation led me to pursue flying full-time. Since earning my PPL in 2011, I’ve built a diverse and global flying career—from **glider and taildragger flying** in Europe to **bush operations** across **Southeast Asia** and **Africa**, and now, to the **Airbus A320 flight deck** in commercial 10+ years of flying experience across varied environments * Expertise in **bush flying**,**mountain airstrips**, and **remote First Officer on the **Airbus Extensive PIC hours on **Pilatus PC-6 "Porter"** and Former **Skydiving, Tug, and Glider flown:** Europe | North, West & East Africa | Southeast Asia **What I bring:** A strong safety mindset, adaptability, and hands-on experience in both complex remote environments and high-precision airline operations- Certifications & Ratings:* EASA Frozen ATPL * Airbus A320 Type Rating * Pilatus PC-6 & PC-12 SET Ratings * Snow/Ayres SET Rating * Glider Licence * Taildragger & Sailplane Towing Endorsements * Class 1 Medical * English Proficiency Level 6 | Spanish Level 4