Alex Smith

Alex Smith is an experienced aviation professional currently serving as a First Officer at Ryanair since September 2025. Smith has a diverse background in aviation consultancy, having worked as the Director of Alpha S Aviation Ltd since May 2019, providing services related to piloting, meteorological planning, and flight logistics. Previous roles include Chief Flying Instructor at AALTO HAPS, Flight Crew and Engineering Services at CHAMPION CONTRACT SERVICES LIMITED, and a Trainee Airborne Sensor Operator at Bluesky International Limited. Smith also has experience in air traffic control as an Air Traffic Control Assistant at NATS, where responsibilities included meteorological observations and flight plan management. Educational qualifications include an ATPL from Bristol Groundschool and studies at Loughborough College Group and Groby Community College.