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Meet The Team

Gordon Dickman Cranfield Aerospace

Gordon Dickman

Head of Manufacturing

"I have been at CAeS for many years and I wear many hats including line managment of maintenance staff"

Dan Kleszcz Cranfield Aerospace

Dan Kleszcz

Maintenance Manager

"Having spent the last 4 years at CAeS starting as a Licenced B1 Engineer, I am now the Form 4 holder and Hangar & Maintenance Manager"

Martin Kimber Cranfield Aerospace

Martin Kimber

Quality Manager

"Having served with the RAF I have over 35 years experience in the aviation industry and joined CAeS in 2020"

Ian Buck Cranfield Aerospace

Ian Buck

B1 Licenced Engineer

"I came to CAeS in early 2024 from a CAMO position. I am the lead Engineer on Project Fresson"

Phil Finch Cranfield Aerospace

Phil Finch

B2 Licenced Engineer

"I have been working at the company on and off since 1989 and I have been a licenced Avionics Engineer since 1996. I am a born again Christian."

Martin McDowell Cranfield Aerospace

Martin McDowell

Mechanical Fitter

"I joined CAeS in 2023, after 16 years of experience working in the general aviation industry"

April Heaven Cranfield Aerospace

April Heaven

Tech Records Administrator

"I joined the company in 2018, previously working for other part 145 and CAMO companies. I enjoy the variety and challenges that come with working within the aviation industry."

Alistair Fry Cranfield Aerospace

Alistair Fry

Avionics Fitter

"I am a Royal Engineer and REME Vetran and learned my trade on attack and surveillance rotary wing aircraft."

Andrew Lee Cranfield Aerospace

Andrew Lee

Purchasing

"I have over 30 years experience in aviation supply chain managment"

Paul Benson Cranfield Aerospace

Paul Benson

Technical Storeman

" I have been working at CAeS since early 2023, I also provide tech stores for Axsim"