Steve learnt to fly with Cambridge University Air Squadron and joined the RAF in 1980. After training Steve was posted to No 41 Sqn, flying Jaguars in the reconnaissance role at RAF Coltishall near Norwich. In 1985 he learnt to fly the Harrier, and whilst flying with No 4 Sqn at RAF Gutersloh in Germany became a qualified weapons instructor.

He left the RAF in 1989,  joining British Airways to fly the 747-400 on long haul routes, changing to short haul, flying the 737-400 around Europe in 2000, and has converted onto the Airbus A320. During the early 90’s Steve built a small light aircraft in his garden shed which went on to win the best in class award at the PFA Rally.