Alex Smith

Alex Smith is a highly experienced aviation professional currently serving as Chief Flying Instructor at AALTO HAPS since January 2023. In addition, Alex holds the position of Director at Alpha S Aviation Ltd, providing aviation consultancy services, including piloting and flight planning, since May 2019. Previous roles include Flight Crew and Engineering Services at Champion Contract Services Limited, Trainee Airborne Sensor Operator at Bluesky International Limited, and Flight Crew and Mission Planning at Airbus. Notably, Alex worked as an Air Traffic Control Assistant at NATS for nearly seven years, focusing on safety and flight operations. Educational qualifications include an ATPL from Bristol Groundschool and studies at Loughborough College and Groby Community College.