Lorenzo Fontanella
Belluno,Province of Belluno
Summary
S.A.R. crew member and winch operator in the Italian Air Force with expertise in ground and flight operations. Collaborates with maintenance engineers for daily aircraft checks and pre-operation tasks, ensuring optimal readiness for rescue missions. Manages cabin safety, hoist operations, and mission console during flights, assisting pilots with aircraft systems. Provides 24/7 S.A.R. service for land and offshore missions, demonstrating commitment to operational excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Hoist operator, Helicopter specialist
83rd Search And Rescue Squadron, ITALIAN AIR FORCE
Cervia, Provincia di Ravenna
2023.05 - Current
- Crew member on AW-139 aircraft.
- Completed "task training" in line maintenance procedures for AW-139.
- Qualified for mission console and cabin computer systems, including Wescam cameras and Artemis phone searching system.
- Collaborated with Italian mountain rescue organisation, Corpo Nazionale Soccorso Alpino e Speleologico, during exercises and real operations.
Air crew member
23rd squadron, ITALIAN AIR FORCE
Cervia, Provincia di Ravenna
2018.11 - 2023.04
- Assisted in tactical transports and personnel recovery training for special forces operations.
- Completed crew chief course on AW101 successfully.
- Obtained military aircraft maintenance licence category A3.
- Qualified as weapon operator on M134 minigun, conducting pre-flight and post-flight inspections.
- Certified for night flights using Night Vision Goggles.
- Finished special operations basic course successfully.
- Participated as a member of Special Operations Component Command for NATO Joint Response Force 2022.
- Supported ground staff on COVID-19 medical transports.
Education
Aircraft Maintenance Training Course
FLYON.AERO Aviation Training Center
Tortona, Provincia di Alessandria 2025.02 -
Non Commisioned Officer Academy
Italian Air Force
Viterbo, Provincia di Viterbo 2016.09 - 2018.11
Bechelor - International Relations and Diplomacy
Trieste University
Gorizia 2012.10 - 2015.12
Skills
- Precision and attention to detail
- Technical publications adherence
- Familiarity with flight and emergency protocols
- Tool and equipment proficiency
- Team collaboration
- Stress management and problem-solving
- Software knowledge
Languages
English
Advanced
French
Elementary
Certification
- Private Pilot License (A).
- Military airside driving licence.
- Aircraft towing licence.
Timeline
Aircraft Maintenance Training Course
FLYON.AERO Aviation Training Center
2025.02 -
Hoist operator, Helicopter specialist
83rd Search And Rescue Squadron, ITALIAN AIR FORCE
2023.05 - Current
Air crew member
23rd squadron, ITALIAN AIR FORCE
2018.11 - 2023.04
Non Commisioned Officer Academy
Italian Air Force
2016.09 - 2018.11
Bechelor - International Relations and Diplomacy
Trieste University
2012.10 - 2015.12