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About Aeroptimo
We provide independent advice to help you manage your aircraft programme more effectively using our specialist industry knowledge and expertise.
We compliment your in-house team helping with short-term projects and interim management assignments.
Our end-to-end services are tailored to your unique needs and we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver safe, effective and best value outcomes.
Our Story
Aeroptimo was established in 2018 to support organisations who rely on aircraft as part of their core operations but who may not be established operators themselves.
Since then, we have expanded our team of specialist consultants and broader network of associates to help our customers to renew their supplier contracts, upgrade their aircraft fleets and establish their own in-house operator approvals.
Nigel Lemon
Founder and Managing Consultant
Nigel has over 30 years experience of both fixed wing and helicopter operations in a wide range of sectors including Air Transport, Defence, Police, Medical, Utility and Offshore.
He has held senior management roles with operators, manufacturers and support organisations and has a strong commercial, project management and technical background.
As well as being responsible for business development and supervising our ongoing customer contracts, Nigel also manages our procurement and delivery projects.
DAVID BURGESS
Partner and Managing Consultant
David started flying in the Emergency Services sector after 23 years in the military.
He has held Director of Flight Operations and Head of Training roles with major operators, and has first-hand experience of police, HEMS, offshore, charter and utility flying across many helicopter types.
He is also a highly experienced aircraft and simulator instructor & examiner with both UK and EASA licenses.
David supports our strategy, procurement and AOC projects, carries out flying instructor duties and performs Flight Ops, Safety, and Crew Training Management roles.
WAYNE D'ANDILLY
Partner and Managing Consultant
Wayne’s extensive aircraft engineering career began with 14 years in the Royal Navy.
He has since held positions for operators and maintenance companies as Head of Maintenance and Director of Engineering in both fixed wing and rotary operations in offshore, police, HEMS and passenger transport, utility and VIP roles.
He holds a comprehensive range of engineering licences and is an experienced Form 4 holder in both Part 145 and Part CAMO roles.
Wayne supports our aircraft procurement programmes, maintenance contract and AOC projects.
