Born from a love of travel

Pen-Avia is a family business, born from a love of travel and a need for discretion and privacy. We don’t just own the aircraft, we use them with our families and friends.

This is why we invest in people, the people who count. The best pilots, the best crews and the best maintenance, safety and security.

We judge our success on your experience, and our own.

Our People

We are proud to have assembled a team with the perfect blend of experience and expertise, each one a leader in their field.

Leadership Team

“Absolute focus and passion”

Born from a private family’s needs, we are proud to introduce a team that has worked across the commercial and private jet sector with an unrivalled background in private jet operations. Today, they have an absolute focus and passion for providing an outstanding service for the owners and our select clients.

Tom Harris – Accountable Manager, MD, Partner
Captain Mike Smith – Chief Pilot
Steve Finch – Operations and Charter Sales Manager
Angie Pirks – Charter Sales and Finance Manager
Dr. Jim Gautrey – Compliance Manager
Gary McCarthy – Part M/CAMO Compliance Manager

In Flights

“Selected from the very best”

Led by Chief Pilot Mike Smith, our team of pilots has been selected from the very best. Their combined experience spans the Air Ambulance Fleet, the Royal Navy, the Coastguard and maritime reconnaissance. Their number also includes pilot instructors and examiners. We retain eight highly experienced pilots to ensure a seamless service with ultimate flexibility, whenever and wherever you may be.

Mike Smith – Chief Pilot
Shane Armstrong – Captain
Tony Cleworth – Captain
Peter Douet – Captain
John O’Connell – Captain
Graeme Pollard – Captain
Diana Scott – Captain
Charlie Kimbell – Captain
Robert Innes – Captain

In Service

“Experience, discretion and empathy”

As the public face of our airline, our cabin crew have been selected for their experience, discretion and empathy. From the moment the door is opened for you at our private terminal until your journey’s end, they will be there to anticipate your needs, allowing you trouble-free journeys with precisely the service you require.

Eylem Holah – Lead Flight Attendant

In safe hands

“At the heart of our service”

Operations and Maintenance are vital to the safety and smooth running of every airline and sit at the heart of our service. We have ensured our team is the very best. Holding our own Airworthiness Approval issued by the UK Civil Aviation Authority, we oversee the safety of our aircraft and use Gulfstream Aerospace for all maintenance activities.

Steve Finch – Ground Operations Manager
Sean Wear – Operations Controller
Neil Grafton – Operations Controller
Brian Carpenter – Airworthiness Manager