Paul Simmonds

Paul Simmonds possesses extensive experience in the aviation and aerospace sectors, particularly in program and project management roles. At Safran from November 2017 to May 2022, Paul served as Program Manager for Landing Gear Overhaul, leading a team of 135 in the refurbishment of landing gear for Airbus A320 and military aircraft. Previous roles at Safran included Project Manager, supporting AACC/Sami in Saudi Arabia, and Flow Manager, where oversight of over 80 personnel was crucial in the repair and overhaul processes for Airbus A320 components. Additionally, Paul was a Customer Support Manager overseeing key accounts for 52 airlines over six years, including major carriers. Prior experience at Ultra Electronics as a Design Engineer involved the development and qualification of cooling systems for missile technology, significantly contributing to a contract win with the US Navy. Paul holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering as an Aircraft Apprentice from Double View.