Jeffrey Wilkinson

Jeffrey Wilkinson, FRAeS, is a seasoned executive in the aviation industry with extensive leadership experience. Currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of DAE Engineering, based in Dubai, UAE, since October 2021, Wilkinson is responsible for driving the strategic growth of the DAE Engineering brand following the successful transformation of Joramco MRO. Prior to this role, Wilkinson held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Joramco, where a significant transformation into a leading independent airframe MRO was achieved. Wilkinson's experience with Etihad Aviation Group includes roles as Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways Engineering and Senior Vice President Technical at Etihad Airways, where responsibilities encompassed the oversight of engineering operations. Earlier career roles include Vice President Technical Operations at Etihad and Head of Maintenance at Swiss International Airlines. Education includes a Foundation Degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Macclesfield College and executive education at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.