Meet the Team

Allan formed Caertec Aviation in 2013 after leaving Rolls-Royce. Starting his career as an apprentice at GE Caledonian, Allan went on to complete roles in the US with Fedex, Poland with LOT and he later left to work with Thomas Cook Airlines UK eventually leaving as General Manager Asset Management. Since then, Allan has had roles with TES (as Commercial Director) in Wales and worked with Rolls-Royce as Business Development Manager until 2013.

After leaving Rolls-Royce, Allan worked with various Lessors, parts traders and Aircraft part out companies. Allan joined KV Aviation (Aircraft Lessor) in 2019 as Technical Director, a role he fulfilled for almost 5 years, having been with Bellinger Asset Management (Aircraft Lessor) since August of 2017 in a similar role.

Allan has held various roles and responsibilities working with Airlines, OEM, Parts Traders Aircraft Part out companies and consultancy over the years.

Married with 2 boys Allan lives in Ashbourne, Derbyshire and enjoys reading, ski-ing, walking, outdoor life, DIY and socialising.

Starting out as an engineering apprentice with Britannia Airways, Ben has more than 25 years’ experience in aerospace engineering honed at some of the biggest names in aviation, including British Airways, TUI and DHL Air. Ben is passionate about evolving the aerospace sector in the UK & Europe, promoting apprenticeships, and bringing the next generation into aviation.

Ben has extensive experience with the lessor community and is a lease transition specialist. Ben is a B1, B2 & C licensed engineer & held form 4 positions in the UK. Ben also holds a Masters in Leadership and Management from the University of South Wales, and is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society. Further, Ben holds an Aviation Leasing degree from the University of Shannon.

Away from his profession, Ben is married with three children, and his hobbies includes travelling with his family, socialising, coaching grassroots football, playing football and following Luton Town FC.