Jan-Willem de Vogel has extensive experience in the aerospace sector, currently serving as Category Buyer for Maintenance, Repairs, Spare Parts & Consumables, as well as Flexible Labour at GKN Aerospace since November 2020. Prior to this, Jan-Willem held various roles at Fokker Technologies Holding B.V. from November 2011 to November 2020, including Strategic Buyer for Contingent Labour, Testing & Engineering, and Customer Support Officer for AOG Desk, overseeing critical logistics and customer relations. Jan-Willem began their career at Nayak Aircraft Service Group, where responsibilities included managing line maintenance operations and conducting graduation research focused on enhancing efficiencies in aircraft maintenance. Jan-Willem holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Aviation Studies from Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences and previously attended Leiden University and Scala College.