Hello!
My name is Jonny and I am an FAA single & multi engine Commercial pilot with instrument rating. I also hold a BA Hons degree in International Business Management. In July 2020 I will be departing from Farnborough International Air Show on a flight that will see me flying a single engine aircraft to all 7 Continents with the aim of breaking down the stigmas associated with a career in aviation and STEM related studies.
I learnt to fly in the USA in Vero Beach Florida and benefited from high levels of flight training from Flight Safety Academy and Paris Air Inc.
After I qualified I was lucky enough to be able to hone my skills as an aircraft broker and ferry pilot for SkyShepherd Aviation where I was able to experience flying various aircraft throughout the US and in Europe, learning what 'real-world' flying was all about.
Since returning to the UK I have taken up the role of Commercial Manager at Ford Aviation LTD, where I am an integral part of a well established team that are global leaders in aircraft charter and leasing to both airlines and Tour Operators throughout the UK, Europe and worldwide. I am also an active participant in the APPG-GA STEM working group, along with being a STEM ambassador for STEM learning UK.
βThe problem we are facing is that the demand for STEM professionals, especially here in the UK is outpacing the supply, forcing employers to look towards outsourcing from overseas as post secondary schools have too few graduates in STEM fields to deal with the demand.
The perception that people have of aviation, is that it is an expensive area to get into...... and out of reach of your average person. Through our outreach events and this trip we will aim to show to the world the availability of advantageous resources that can help overcome this mis-conceptionβ -
you can learn more about the STEM Flyer project here.
I will be online answering questions from the 20th January - Ask me (almost!) anything