Andrew S.

Andrew S. has a strong background in the aviation industry, with over 35 years of experience. Andrew began their career as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer at Dan-Air Engineering in 1985 and later worked as a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer at British Airways Maintenance Cardiff (BAMC). In 1994, Andrew joined Gill Airways as a Quality Engineer and was eventually promoted to Quality Assurance Manager and Engineering Director, serving as an Executive Board member. Andrew then worked as a Technical Consultant in Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering, assisting MRO facilities in expanding their maintenance approvals and improving staff qualifications. Andrew also held the position of Maintenance Manager at Aircraft Maintenance Germany and Technical Manager at Singapore Aircraft Leasing Enterprise (SALE). Andrew further gained experience as a Senior Technical Manager at BOC Aviation and Vice President Technical at AerCap. Currently, Andrew serves as the Vice President Technical at Avolon.

Andrew S. has a diverse education history with a range of certifications and degrees. In 1984 to 1986, they attended Farnborough College of Technology and obtained a BTEC Higher National Certificate in Engineering. Then, in 1997 to 1998, they pursued a Professional Certificate in Management at The Open University. Later, in 2020 to 2021, Andrew studied at University College Dublin where they earned a Professional Diploma in Project Management.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Andrew has obtained various certifications throughout their career. In 1987, they received the EASA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence (CAA.AML) in Categories A, B1, C, with type ratings from the EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency. In 1995, they acquired the Quality Assurance Assessor/Lead Assessor certification from BMIQA Ltd. Further, in 1996, Andrew completed the United Kingdom Airworthiness Course offered by CAA International - Part of the UK CAA. In 2005, they obtained the International Airworthiness Requirements certification from Mil-Com. Moreover, in 2008, Andrew completed the Effective Negotiation & Influencing certification program at ENS International. Lastly, in 2022, they obtained several certificates including Blockchain Basics, Mastering Hybrid Work, Salesforce Essential Training, Six Sigma Foundations, and The Top Three Negotiation Myths from LinkedIn.

Overall, Andrew S. possesses a broad range of educational accomplishments and certifications that reflect their continual pursuit of professional development and diverse skill set.