Our Team
Management
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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. In addition to his directorial responsibilities, Will is also our Head of Gyrocopter Training, a UK Senior Examiner, 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), FIE(G), SE(G) Instructs: PPL(G), Pilot Development Course, Night Rating, Mountain Flying Course, Beach Landing Course, FI(G), FIC(G), FE(G), FIE(G). Examines: PPL(G), FI(G), FIC(G), FE(G), FIE(G)
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Nick - General Manager / Flight InstructorNick joined Highland Aviation in 2021, and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the flying school. Nick is also a Gyrocopter Flight instructor, and teaches 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 |
Flight 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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Operations
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Craig - Operations TeamCraig joined the team in 2020, 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, and remains a keen political activist.
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Maintenance
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Barry - Maintenance ManagerBarry has been with the Company since 2013 in both Full and Part-Time capacities. 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.
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Kevin - Aircraft EngineerKevin joined the team in early 2025. He has enjoyed a variety of aviation engineering roles prior to joining Highland Aviation. This has allowed him to develop a skillset beyond that of many classically trained aircraft engineers.
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