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Simon R Menzies

Experienced Private and Commercial Aviation Specialist Advisor

With a long-established Aviation career which began in 1987 Simon is a highly experienced and reputable aviation advisor predominantly for private companies and private owners, both current and future.

His experience is almost unique in the sector with the broadest range of specialist skills, Commercial Pilot, Former CAA Accountable Manager, Former CAA Quality Manager, former Air Traffic Controller and Air Traffic Controller instructor, which provides for his clients a hands on specialist knowledge for all aspects of Aircraft ownership and Operations, from sourcing, acquisition, regulatory compliance through operational practices, sourcing of crew and support teams, maintenance oversight and when necessary sales contract negotiation and completion experience.

Acquisition and Disposal experience is many worldwide jurisdictions and a skilled and respectful negotiator.

  • Strategic Management & Operations

    38+ years of involvement in aircraft operations, ownership, and management since 1987.

    Comprehensive Operational Expertise: Extensive knowledge of various aircraft types, performance capabilities, and strategic management for all operations (heavy and light jet).

    Global Flight Experience: Current Commercial Pilot with worldwide flight and operational experience, demonstrating a practical understanding of operational jurisdictions.

  • Regulatory & Safety Leadership

    Former UK CAA Accountable Manager and UK CAA Quality Manager, ensuring a deep, authoritative understanding of aviation regulations and compliance frameworks.

    Regulatory Compliance: Expert in managing operational jurisdictions worldwide and facilitating aircraft registration across complex regimes (UK, USA, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Cayman Islands, and others).

  • Aircraft Asset Management

    Full Life-Cycle Management: Expertise spanning Aircraft Acquisitions, Registrations, and Operations.

    Maintenance Oversight: Proven ability to manage and oversee aircraft maintenance schedules and compliance.

  • Financial & Commercial Advisory

    Custom Financial Structuring: Specialized in developing financial structures specific to individual client needs, including the initiation of platforms and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) to facilitate risk management and ownership.

    Procurement & Due Diligence: Skilled in Aircraft Flight Crew procurement, validating CVs, and reviewing licence issuance and training records for optimal staffing.

  • Environmental & Reporting Compliance

    Global Reporting: Comprehensive management of Environmental Tax Returns and operational reporting to government agencies worldwide.

    Carbon Management: Dedicated experience in carbon management and fuel submissions/management, addressing modern aviation sustainability requirements.

  • Advisory Services

    Requirement Evaluation and Guidance: Providing expert evaluation to define client requirements and deliver precise, actionable guidance for complex aviation projects.

Experienced Aviation Specialist Advisor

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