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London, United Kingdom

Helping Startups Startup!

Oxford, United Kingdom

Onjet deliver effective operational support to full private aircraft management. From arranging a bouquet of white roses to flight planning and charter services, we are the number one team to call.

Having seen the company through an AIM float I was promoted to Director Of Operations, with responsibility for worldwide operations and incorporation of aquisitions into the group.Responsible for worldwide operations, including bases in Nigeria, Kazakhstan, Congo and RussiaImplementation of new operational proceduresMaintaining an effecient and safe flying program for 40 aircraft, responsible for logistical support for all 150 worldwide staffRecruitment of senior flight deck and operational staffAttendance at monthly Board MeetingChairing daily operational meeting and engineering briefingClient management of extreme high net worth clientsCountry risk managementProblem solvingAccountable to the CEO

Joined the company when it operated just 4 aircraft, I was involved in the growth from a staff of 12 pilots and operations staff to a total of 150 and 40 operational arcraft. This included building the Operations department and adapting procedures as required.Managing Operations department growth, instigating night shift rosters and recruiting staff for worldwide offices.Providing fast solutions to Operational problems, including maintaining the companies flying program during the Volcanic ash crisis. (Hangar8 was the only UK operator to do so)Developing in-house company operational softwareDeveloping Charter Sales departmentDeveloping Company Emergency Response PlanIncorporating outsourced engineering support into the GroupAdjusting payscales and incentives with company growth.

Managing the flying schedules for a busy advanced flying school, gift experience provider and worldwide aerobatics display teamShipping of aircraft for Red Bull Air Race and worldwide air displaysManaging freelance staffRunning corporate flying events for up to 150 people, including events for MazdaConsulting UK CAA over low flying regulations.Negotiation of aircraft overhaul projects.

Using my qualifications as a climbing Instructor I bought the first Mobile Climbing wall to the UK. The wall was hugely popular for corporate events and I also negotiated season pitches at Bournemouth Pier and on Watergate Bay in Newquay. Having run the business for 3 years I sold as a going concern to concentrate on my aviation career.

Grandprix technician in travelling Motogp team.Responsible for all team logistics, tyres and rider management

Education record

Hnd Automotive Engineering; Automotive Engineering

Swansea Part time HND course