Mark learnt to fly with the University of London Air Squadron on the Bulldog and went through basic jet training on the Jet Provost 3 and 5 at RAF Linton-on-Ouse. He completed fast jet training at RAF Valley on the Hawk.

 

Mark subsequently worked as a Risk Manager and ran Risk operations for  US Investment Banks in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Moscow and London. His last position was Global Head of Credit Risk for derivatives specialists Credit Suisse Financial Products.

 

Mark continued flying aerobatics whilst driving a desk, and after completing his civilian professional flying licences he and his wife Jo (also a long time City professional) established Ultimate High in 2002.  Mark continues to drive the business activities for the company when he is not instructing on the Extra300 or the Bulldog.