DC Aviation GmbH
Michael Ripke has a diverse work experience primarily in the aviation industry. Michael started their career as a Flight Operations Officer at Crossair and dba Luftfahrtgesellschaft mbH. Michael then worked as a Sales Manager at Comfort Air GmbH before progressing to roles as a Flight Dispatcher and Flight Operations Officer at CIRRUS Airlines Luftfahrtgesellschaft mbH and DHL European Air Transport Leipzig GmbH. Michael went on to work at Augsburg Airways GmbH as both a Quality Assurance Manager and Deputy Aviation Security Manager. Michael then transitioned to positions at BHS Aviation AG and BHS Aviation GmbH, where they served as a Compliance Monitoring Manager, Quality Manager, and Safety Manager. Currently, they are Deputy Safety and Compliance Monitoring Manager at DC Aviation (Malta) Ltd. and has also held roles at DC Aviation GmbH.
Michael Ripke's education history includes the following:
From 1991 to 1992, Michael attended Technische Hochschule der Bundeswehr, where they studied Luftfahrttechnik and obtained a degree in Military Air Traffic Control, specializing as an Air Traffic Controller.
From 1997 to 1999, Michael attended DFS, Deutsche Flugsicherung Academy, where they pursued a degree in Flight Dispatcher, Flight Operations Officer. The field of study for this program is not specified.
In addition to their formal education, Michael has obtained various certifications related to aviation. These include an Aircraft Performance Certificate from DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH, an Aviation Auditor Certificate and an Aviation Safety Management System Certificate from Aviation Quality Services, an Initial & Advanced Flight Operation Dispatch Certificate from DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH, a Luftsicherheitsbeauftragter certification from DEKRA, and a Military Air Traffic Control Certificate from Amt für Flugsicherung der Bundeswehr (AFSBw). The specific months and years when these certifications were obtained are not provided.
DC Aviation GmbH
DC Aviation GmbH, based in Stuttgart and employing a staff of more than 330 employees worldwide, is the largest provider of business jets in Germany and one of the leading operators in Europe. With branches in Dubai and Malta its international presence keeps growing continuously. DC Aviation emerged in 2007 from the former DaimlerChrysler Aviation, a DaimlerChrysler AG subsidiary that was founded in 1998. In the course of its 20-year corporate history, DC Aviation has acquired comprehensive experience in aircraft management. Today, DC Aviation offers a complete portfolio ranging from aircraft management through aircraft charter to the maintenance of business jets and handling services. Its fleet includes the Cessna Citation XLS+, long distance jets like the Gulfstream G650 and large-cabin jets like the Airbus 319 CJ. In March 2016, DC Aviation expanded its operating license to include the commercial use of helicopters. In July of 2007, DC Aviation was the first German private jet operator to be awarded the international “IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA)” certificate. DC Aviation is a wholly owned subsidiary of ATON GmbH, a company that is active in the fields of raw materials, services, and applied technologies. Business fields: - Aircraft Management - Executive Charter - Aircraft Maintenance - FBO & Handling Services - Consulting Services - Aircraft Hangarage