Our Team
Directors
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Will - Director / Flight ExaminerWill has been a Director of Highland Aviation since October 2017, having enjoyed previous careers in the Armed Forces, Structural Engineering and International Education. His previous experience in people/project management is allowing rapid change and improvement to this growing company. In addition to his directorial responsibilities, Will is also our Head of Gyrocopter Training, and primarily teaches advanced pilot courses and trainee flight instructors from around the UK and abroad. Qualifications: PPL(G), NR, FI(G), FIC(G), FE(G) Instructs: Flight Instructor Course FI(G), PPL(G), Pilot Development Course, Night Rating, Mountain Flying Course, Beach Landing Course Examines: PPL(G) & Theoretical Knowledge
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Nick - Director / Business ManagerNick joined Highland Aviation in August 2019, and comes from a background of management and leadership in international educational, holding posts in Slovakia, Italy, Vietnam, Austria and India. Having worked with Will over a number of years previously, Nick's interpersonal skills and management style complement the new vision for the company. Nick manages the majority of the business administration, and is also a Gyrocopter Pilot.
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Instructors
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Aidan - Head of TrainingAidan has previously trained and worked in a variety of countries, from Uganda and Australia, to the Isle of Skye. During his time with Highland Aviation, Aidan has proved his professionalism, expertise and dedication to flight training. Aidan's calm and composed manner continues to be popular amongst our students. He has a variety of hobbies, including urban exploration and computer programming, and is a qualified Chef. Qualifications: CPL(A), NR, MEIR, FI(A), GR(A) Instructs: LAPL(A), PPL(A), Night Rating, LAPL Conversion, Beach Landing and Mountain Flying courses Examines: Theoretical Knowledge
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Nick - Flight InstructorNick joined us in 2021, and with his good humour, professionalism, (and good appetite for cakes) means he fits right in at Highland Aviation. Nick's primary role is to teach the Private Pilot's Licence to new Gyrocopter pilots, as well as flying air experience flights / trial lessons. Qualifications: PPL(G), NR, FI(G), GR(G) Instructs: PPL(G), Type Conversions Examines: Theoretical Knowledge
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Aitken - Flight InstructorAitken is an experienced pilot, flying since 1991. An aircraft owner himself, Aitken has extensive experience flying simple and complex aircraft. Qualifications: PPL(A), CRI(A), IR(R), NR Instructs: SEP Revalidations, Complex Conversions, EASA LAPL to PPL Conversions, NPPL to EASA PPL Conversions, Mountain Flying Course, Beach Landing Course
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Ryan - Flight InstructorRyan joined us in 2023, having instructed at Tayside Aviation in Dundee since 2018. Ryan's primary role is to teach the Private Pilot's Licence to new Fixed-Wing pilots, as well as flying air experience flights / trial lessons. Qualifications: CPL(A), NR, MEIR, FI(A) Instructs: LAPL(A), PPL(A), Night Rating, LAPL Conversion, Beach Landing and Mountain Flying courses
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Malcolm - Flight InstructorMalcolm joined us in 2023, and shares his time instructing with us and at Moray Flying Club. Malcolm's primary role is to teach the Private Pilot's Licence to new Fixed-Wing pilots, as well as flying air experience flights / trial lessons. Qualifications: PPL(A), FI(A) Instructs: LAPL(A), PPL(A)
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Examiners
Russell - Flight ExaminerRussell is an Airline Training Captain and has had a long relationship with Highland Aviation over the years.
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Liam - Flight ExaminerLiam is an Airline Pilot as well as a flight and FRTOL examiner.
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Operations
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Joss - Operations AdministratorJoss joined Highland Aviation in 2018 and is responsible for the smooth running of our day-to-day activities and back-office administration. He has an extensive understanding of the aviation industry, and is also a fixed wing pilot. You can also find Joss on YouTube as "Doofer911" where he hosts many videos and live streams related to aviation and flight simulation, so why not join his 60,000 Subscribers!
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Craig - Operations TeamCraig joined the team in 2020, and works Part-time in the Operations department. A Pilot himself, Craig continues to study towards his Airline Transport Pilot's Licence theoretical knowledge examinations in his spare time. Craig is also a rugby referee for the Highland Rugby Referee's Society.
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Gideon - Operations TeamGideon joined the team in 2023, and works Part-time in the Operations department. Having completed his Private Pilot's Licence with us, he now flies whilst he continues his studies. |
Maintenance
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Barry - Maintenance ManagerBarry has been with us since 2013. He has many years of experience within the aviation industry as well as a wealth of knowledge and expertise. He currently holds EASA and BCAR licences covering a wide range of aircraft from the PA38 all the way up to the DC3. Additionally, Barry also holds an FAA licence and is an approved LAA Inspector for aeroplanes and gyroplanes. Barry's primary role is the day-to-day running of the maintenance hangar, ensuring that all aircraft maintenance is carried out to the highest standard.
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Roxana - Aircraft EngineerRoxana joined us in early 2022. With 13 years working in the aircraft maintenance industry. Her prior experience spanned several areas within the Lufthansa group. She started in the engine shop working on turbo prop and turbo fan engines, before a line maintenance position working on Embraer and Bombardier airframes and engines. Latterly her role included line and base maintenance of various Boeing and Airbus aircraft. Roxana's role at Highland Aviation is to assist the Maintenance Manager and to take on greater management responsibility as the maintenance department develops.
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