Name
Ian I SMITH Eng AMRAeS MBAC
Address

The Auld Byre
Sturston Hall Farm
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 1LN

Telephone:  01889 590184
Fax: 0870 1301662
Email: ian.smith@tgis-aviation.com
Web:
Services

Technical Consultancy Services covering aircraft and engine physical inspections, technical and operational audits, Heavy Maintenance Visit representation and management, project management and documentation preparation for aircraft lease transitions provided on behalf of operators, banks, leasing companies and financial institutions. 

Specific Activities
· Aircraft Technical Inspections and Records Audits 
· Management of aircraft returns, deliveries and transfers
· Aviation project management
· Maintenance input representation and cost control management
· Negotiation of maintenance agreements
· Technical assistance and certification advice for start-up airlines
· Monitoring of aircraft during storage
· Line maintenance liaison 
Background
Commenced initial career as an apprentice with British Airways in 1978. Moved to British Midland Airways line maintenance in 1985 and gained CAA Aircraft Maintenance Licences. During employment with Air Europe established a team dedicated to the monitoring and management of aircraft hangar inputs. Joined Air 2000 in 1991 and liaised on line, heavy maintenance and leasing/ transfer activities. Subsequently held a number of aircraft maintenance management positions with Airworld Aviation and latterly Air 2000. Responsibilities have included heavy maintenance, maintenance control and aircraft lease transfer activity. 

Established as an independent consultant in 2002 providing aircraft technical and support services to operators, leasing companies and asset management organisations.