Stephen Paul Quine (born 17 January 1969), is a Manx-born commercial pilot and former politician who, on August 31, 2002, was pilot in command of the final Manx Airlines flight. On 27 August 2020 he was elected as a Member of the House of Keys for the constituency of Douglas South in a by-election, before narrowly losing his seat at the subsequent General Election. Early life Always known as Paul, Quine is the oldest of four children to Colin (born 21 June 1947; died 27 May 1991) and Catherine Quine (née Campbell) (born 17 September 1947). Paul Quine was born at the Jane Crookall Maternity Home on 17 January 1969 and was brought up in the Anagh Coar district of Douglas. His father was a businessman. Following his primary education, Quine attended Ballakermeen Junior High School and St Ninian's High School, representing both schools at football and cricket. During his youth he was an active member of the 2nd Douglas Cub Pack and Scout Troop in addition to which he played football for Pulrose United. Flying career Quine's flying career commenced when he attained his Private Pilot's Licence at the Manx Flyers Aero Club, Ronaldsway Airport, Isle of Man. Showing an early aptitude for his vocation, Quine won the club's Student Pilot Trophy and after completion of his multi-engine rating and a brief spell working at the Manx Flyers Aero Club as a Flying Instructor, he continued with his commercial pilot's studies. He attended the British Aerospace Flying College at Prestwick Airport, and upon graduation joined BAC Express as a First Officer flying the Shorts SD-360. Manx Airlines Following his time at BAC Express, Quine joined Manx Airlines, this time as a Second Officer flying the British Aerospace ATP. Manx Airlines, which was then part of the British Regional Airlines Group, was undergoing a period of major expansion, and he rose rapidly through the ranks, achieving First Officer and Senior First Officer before attaining the rank of Captain. Upon gaining his command, he was posted to Manchester for twelve months. Returning to the Isle of Man, he continued to operate the BAe ATP until Manx Airlines ceased operations on 31 August 2002. Manx Airlines last flight Manx Airlines' last flight was planned to be flown by BAe 146 G-MIMA, from Gatwick Airport to Ronaldsway. However, due to technical problems, a sub-chartered aircraft was brought in to operate this service. So