Below is the AVISA Global team. All AVISA consultants have many years of extensive and well rounded experience in the Operational, Airworthiness and Maintenance industry sectors. With a strong mix of Regulatory and Industry experience we are able to offer our clients a service of paralleled quality.
Avisa-ee
Justin Goatcher
AVISA Group Managing Director
Justin has over 25 years industry experience including a number of years with the UK CAA working in both the Maintenance, Continued Airworthiness and Design sections.
He has in-depth knowledge of current EASA, ASSI, GCAA, Cayman and Bermudan CAA regulations and how they should be implemented together with excellent awareness of current industry issues and the challenges we all face.
Justin's specific area of specialisation is Continued Airworthiness and EASA part M with experience gained in Commercial and VVIP operations together with regulatory and policy development.
Steve Bentley
AVISA EE (Eastern Europe) Resident Manager
Steve has spent over 35 years in the aviation industry and has held a Senior Airworthiness position with a UK airline for the last 12 years.
Steve's specific area of expertise is in Organisation Process Management and Evaluation, Continuing Airworthiness and the implementation of EASA Part M and Part 145.
He is a trained ISO 9001 Lead Auditor and brings to AVISA many years experience gained in the management of airworthiness data and implementation of IT systems within the MRO environment.
Elin Lambrev
SMS Specialist
Elin Lambrev studied in Aviation Military College in Bulgaria. He obtained a Bachelor Degree in Economics from New Bulgarian University. In 2004 he received his MBA degree in field of Aviation from the Danube University – Austria
He has passed training in JAA and IATA and Obtained Certificates in field of SMS and Quality Management in Aviation Environment.
He spent several years working as quality and safety manager of Heli Air Services - an Airline based in Bulgaria but manly operating under contracts with UN supporting it missions in different countries worldwide.
Elin flew for the Bulgarian air force from 1982 till 1991and then for 15 years was flight crew for Air Sofia
Plamena Nikolova
Administrator
Plamena has been with Avisa ee and its predecessor in Bulgaria for almost 1 year, Plamena is responsible for the day to day administrative management, course registration and training certification issue.
IlijaVodasov
Technical Administrator
Ilija has recently joined Avisa-ee as a Technical Administrator and Trainee CAMO Support Officer, Ilija has recently completed Part M. Subpart F, G, & I and SMS regulatory training. Hi is also entry level competent with the AVISA MRO management system RAL, and is currently training for intermediate level.
Avisa-UK
Amin Mustafa
AVISA UK Head of Airworthiness
Amin has worked within the Aircraft Maintenance Industry since 1977.
A Part 66 Licensed Engineer and Graduate, Amin has broad experience within the industry spanning Line and Base Maintenance, Project Engineering, Quality Audit Management and Base Maintenance Liaison Engineer team leader.
Amin's area of specialisation is EASA Part M subpart G approved Airworthiness Management capability.
Ian Chapman
AVISA UK Operations Manager
Ian is a licensed engineer with over 30 years experience in Aviation. The majority of this time has been spent in maintenance and quality management positions, formerly as an Engineering Officer in the RAF and culminating as the Director of Engineering of a UK regional airline. Latterly, Ian was employed with the UK CAA for 13 years, in a number of Regional Offices. He was the EASA MRB Chairman for all BAe aircraft types and also sat on the UK National Aerospace NDT Board. Ian was a member of the UK CAA Human Factors Working Group for many years and delivered HF and MEMS training to CAA surveyors and industry during that time.
John Hayes
AVISA UK Quality Manager
John has a broad aviation industry experience.
Since 1994 he has been working with major MROs and Operators in a variety of Continuing Airworthiness Management and Quality Assurance functions.
A graduate and trained ISO9001 Lead Auditor, John has a detailed practical knowledge of both Part 145 and Part M quality systems and requirements combined with an understanding of the challenges they pose industry.
Hugh Chalkley
AVISA UK Airworthiness Consultant
Hugh is a Licensed Engineer with over 40 years experience in general aviation and the airlines. His experience includes Line and Base Maintenance, Project Management, both Technical and Aircraft Acquisition and Airline Maintenance Management. Having worked in Quality Management and Auditing covering all aspects of Part M, 145 and JAR OPS, his range of experience gives him an excellent overall perspective of Aircraft Technical Support and Maintenance.
Malcolm Cox
AVISA UK Associate Project Consultant
Malcolm has over 30 years experience built on 22 years service in the RAF at home and abroad finishing his military career as an Engineering Officer. Since leaving the service he has had a number of high profile appointments supporting some of Europe's leading low-cost airlines with continuing airworthiness management services. As a practicing Aircraft Maintenance Manager, he brings a strong commercial focus to the application of regulatory compliance.
Tony Heather CEng, FRAeS
AVISA UK Associate Consultant – Airworthiness
Tony has spent 20 years at the UK CAA as a Senior Airworthiness Surveyor. In that time he was responsible for the project management of several significant safety initiatives and new regulation implementations.
Tony was the project manager for the UK implementation of EASA Part M Subpart I as well as being the UK representative on the EASA Part M Panel of Experts. He was also the EASA Rule-drafting Chairman for the Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) current and emerging requirements.
He project managed a number of CAA Safety Initiatives including fuel tank safety, field loadable software and in-flight entertainment systems.
David Stables
AVISA UK Technical Data Officer
David has a strong engineering and technical background having worked for over 38 years in the motor industry. He has held roles as a Project Technical Author and Product Investigation Manager as well as Area Customer Service Manager, Area After-Sales Manager and Area Business Development Manager.
He is a trained ISO 9001 Internal Auditor and brings to AVISA a wealth of IT knowledge in asset management and database manipulation.
Len Arnot-Perrett
AVISA UK Associate Consultant - Airworthiness
Len has spent 27 years at the UK CAA. He was Section Leader of the Maintenance Requirements and Policy Section. He was responsible for developing and implementing Continued Airworthiness requirements for UK aircraft, in particular Part M and Part 145.
Len has also worked with the JAA in co-operation with other international regulators such as the FAA, on various safety related projects, including SFAR 88 and Continued Airworthiness Maintenance Planning requirements.
Michael Howes
AVISA UK Technical Records Officer
Michael has over 10 years experience in various roles within a UK-based international airline. Michael has held positions in both technical records and line maintenance, where he gained experience in technical planning and hands-on engineering on the line.
Peter Jackson
AVISA UK Associate Consultant
Peter has been working in the aviation industry for 38 years. He has extensive experience of the military, offshore and onshore markets. He spent 10 years as Chief Pilot of a leading onshore helicopter operator specialising in the corporate sector before joining the CAA. Peter spent another 10 years with the Authority as Flight Operations Inspector and Training Inspector, before setting up his own business.
Paul Wilson
AVISA UK Airworthiness Engineer
Paul has over 19 years experience within the Aircraft Maintenance industry working with major MROs and operators. He is knowledgeable of both EASA Part M and Part 145 requirements.
Paul's knowledge and experience covers Technical Services, Line & Base Maintenance, Maintenance Operations, Contracts and Logistics, developing procedures for both Airlines and MROs. In recent years Paul has been responsible for the project management and implementation of ERP IT solutions.
Paul's area of specialisation is Technical Services having held the position of Technical Services Manager for a major Part M sub part G organisation whilst developing airworthiness management.
Phillip Matthews
AVISA UK Airworthiness Engineer
Phillip has a comprehensive background working within an EASA Part M subpart G organisation developing airworthiness management for a number of UK and overseas commercial airlines. In addition, Phillip has managed commercial aircraft lease returns and aircraft export C and A projects. He also holds a degree in aerospace engineering.
David Brothers
AVISA UK Project Engineer
David is an Aeronautical Engineering expert with over 11 years experience in the aviation industry and a Member of the Royal Aeronautical Society. He has experience in Aircraft Design, Airworthiness, Military Flight Test & Evaluation and more recently Civil Airport Regulation (CAA) and is also a professional pilot (FATPL).
David's specific area of expertise is in Civil Owned Military Registered Aircraft (COMR) which is an expansion of AVISA's expertise into this demanding field of operations, as well as support to the company's growing EASA Part M Subpart G approved Airworthiness Management capability.
Martin Greenfield
AVISA UK Associate Consultant
Martin has 35 years experience within the aviation and aerospace industry. His recent positions within the industry have included Maintenance and Engineering Technical Consultant, Director of Maintenance, MRO General Manager (Accountable Manager), Line Maintenance Manager and Base Maintenance Manager.
Martin has had recent experience in developing Part 145 and Part M organisations, developing the expositions and procedures for Airlines and MROs, including MRO IT solutions and the implementation process for customers. Martin has extensive experience of UK industry and has worked in Europe, the USA, Africa, Middle East and the Far East.
Steve Garrett
AVISA UK Associate Consultant
Steve has over 25 years of aviation experience including over 5000 logged hours as a navigator. He has held many management positions in safety, operations and training. Having represented Europe's regional aviation industry at the JAA, EASA and EC on safety and operational matters, he has a unique and in-depth insight into the current regulatory situation. For the past two years Steve has been teaching Safety Management Systems and providing individual coaching.
Rick Price
AVISA UK Associate Consultant
Rick has worked within the civil aviation industry for 35 years covering major MRO and Operator environments.
As a licensed engineer since 1975, Rick's experience covers Line and Base Maintenance, Quality Assurance functions and Continued Airworthiness management.
Rick has detailed experience of Part 145, Part M and Airworthiness Review requirements and also specialises in the production of operator maintenance documents and manuals.
Jessica Norton-Hill
AVISA UK Training Co-ordinator
Jessica has a wealth of training and administration experience. Prior to joining AVISA UK, Jessica held various customer focused roles which have involved organising busy training schedules, developing customer relationships, reviewing procedures and advising customers on their training requirements.
Oliver Müller
AVISA UK Office Manager
Oliver is an experienced aerospace administrator. Before joining the AVISA team he worked as an administrator at the UK Civil Aviation Authority.
Oliver holds a Professional Certificate in Management and has held various roles organising and trouble-shooting offices, setting up and reviewing processes and advising customers on regulatory requirements.
Oliver has worked for various international companies with customers worldwide.
AVISA Gulf (Abu Dhabi)
Dr Mark Pierotti
AVISA Gulf (Abu Dhabi) Co Director
Emmet Fleming
AVISA-Gulf (Abu Dhabi) Airworthiness Manager
Emmet has spent over 19 years in the aviation industry and has held a Senior Planning/Tech Services position with a Dubai Based VIP Private Airline for the last 7 years.
Emmet's specific area of expertise is in Planning, Technical Sevices and Continuing Airworthiness Emmet has also worked for Airlines & MRO's both in the UK and in his home country of Ireland. His time spent in the UAE has given him an extensive knowledge of the GCAA requirements which will help Avisa-Gulf operate in the region.
