Latvia-based SmartLynx Airlines has announced the executive appointment of Ian Davies as the new VP of Technical.
Davies will be responsible for strategic development, supervision and management of the organisation's CAMO operations, as well as budget control related to engineering, planning, 24/7 MCC functions, spare parts supply chain, storage and logistics, line and base maintenance, engines, APU and landing gear shop visits. He will also lead and oversee all technical departments, including Material Supply Chain and Logistics, CAMO, Engineering, MCC and SmartLynx Technik.
With more than four decades of experience in the aviation industry, Ian Davies has held various influential roles at well-known companies such as EasyJet and BMI British Midland Airways. He also provided consultative services to assess the compatibility and effectiveness of Iberia Maintenance and Vueling Airlines Barcelona. For the past two years, Davies has been a Managing Director at Aerotron Composites Limited before joining SmartLynx Airlines.
In addition to his daily activities, Davies will join the SmartLynx Board alongside the CEO Zygimantas Surintas, COO Deniss Zilkins, VP of Sales & Development Edvinas Demenius, VP of Strategy & Excellence Skirmantas Sutkus, VP of Safety and Security Sigurdur Hrafn Gislason, and VP Production Olegs Krisovatijs.
