Leighton Johnson

Leighton Johnson is the Head of Manufacturing at Microavia, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where they lead the development of autonomous aerial systems for industrial applications. With over 15 years of experience in engineering, program management, and operations management in the aviation sector, Leighton has a strong background in MRO capabilities, tooling, and complex equipment testing. Previously, Leighton held key roles at AMMROC and EPI, successfully managing multi-disciplinary teams to drive significant cost savings and implement major aerospace projects. They possess multiple engineering qualifications, including a Higher National Certificate in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering, and have completed various certifications in project management and quality improvement processes.