About Us
Get to Know Us and Our Services
We understand aviation demands as we have extensive experience in servicing and supporting airlines, MROs and OEMs. Our customers enjoy our extensive global network and sourcing capabilities. Our current client base stretches from North America to Asia.
- Let us be your sourcing partner and we’ll show you how best to save cost and improve on your bottom-line.
- The AOG-247 team would like to welcome a “no cost” discussion about your key challenges, onsite with your management team. No obligation, no cost – other than your team’s time – it is that simple. We need only a short time to demonstrate our capabilities and services, and be able to discuss potential opportunities where AOG-247 can add measurable, tangible value to your operations.
- AOG-247 work with you 24-7. We don’t have pre-constructed or “off-the shelf” business models. We will root cause analyse your issues and suggest best fit solutions that we tailor to each individual company we work with. Our focus is on ensuring our clients realize improved business performance, increased revenue, and greater efficiency.
The ultimate solution for your aviation needs
Diverse team with over 60 years of experience in the Aviation Industry.
Constant review of market trends in order to support our customers in the best possible way.
Our only target is customer satisfaction; we aim to be the best at what we do.
We offer updates to customers and suppliers through our dedicated reporting methods.
We operate with QMS that has gained ISO 9001 : 2015 certification, including aspects specific to its scope of certification.
We strive to offer the service to our entire customer base. Whether you are big or small we will treat everyone the same.
With a green mindset we recognize the importance of sustainability and take action to reduce the impact on the environment.
All data is stored on a secure cloud server ; we keep original paperwork on file for 7+ years.
24/7 is in our DNA!!!
Meet our team
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work.
David Bradley
CEO/OWNER
- Track record of more than 20 aviation asset transactions (including leasing and part-outs)
- Ten years of successfully developing MRO businesses.
- Significant experience of acquiring assets for lease, exchange, flipping. Experienced knowledge in narrow-bodied aircraft types,including specific product knowledge of landing gear, engines, APU, Flight Control, Wheels and Brakes.
- Vast market experience, concluding business in all continents, with strong relationships and contacts in airlines, leasing companies, maintenance organisations, brokers and banks.
Christian Müller
Managing Director AOG-247 Europe GmbH
- A well-connected, highly motivated, and a pragmatic individual who thrives on propelling initiatives forward. Holds an equivalent English degree, designated as the "Master Professional in Business Management (CCI).With over 16 years of extensive aviation experience, Christian specialised in Rolls-Royce Trent engines at N3 Engine Overhaul Services in Germany, a certified Rolls-Royce Overhaul Base.
- Served as a Repair Engineer, overseeing process support for the Inspection, Metrology, and Electrician departments. Progressing in the field, He later assumed the role of Product Manager for the Component Repair Network, entrusted with strategically developing N3's repair business.
- His responsibilities included managing repair development projects, engaging in commercial negotiations, and fostering strong connections within the customer and supplier network for piece part business related to Trent engines.
Maninder Singh Kalsi
Head of operations
- 20 years experience of managing and developing operational teams in the logistics environment across all modes including imports, exports, road, air, courier, inventory logistics.
- Takes pride in not only leading teams but also inspiring them to reach new heights of excellence.
- Thrived in fast-paced environments where every second counts. Whether it's coordinating shipments across different modes or ensuring that everything runs like a well-oiled machine, has an innate ability to keep things moving seamless.
- Responsible for leading logistics for both UK & German warehouses.
Damon Bowden
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
- A distinguished professional with a remarkable background in the aviation industry. Holds a Bachelor of Engineering with Honors (B.Eng Hons) in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of South Wales, where he gained a solid foundation in aeronautics.
- Complementing his engineering expertise, Damon furthered his education by earning a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with a specialization in Aerospace from Newport University.
- With a career spanning over 15 years, Damon has held various high-ranking positions in the aviation sector, showcasing his extensive leadership and experience in the field.
Ryan O'Connor
SVP ASSETS AND TRADING
- With a deep knowledge of the aviation sector, Ryan specializes in aircraft engine component sales, leasing, and asset management.
- Before joining AOG-247, he built extensive expertise with a top 10 aircraft lessor, a leading freight airline, and a global parts and trading company.
- His approachable and relationship-focused style has enabled him to cultivate strong partnerships with key stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring efficient operations and strategic alignment.
Veikko Hofmann
CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER
- Aviation experience since March 2007 specialising in RR Trent engines at N3 Engine Overhaul Services.
- Over 9 years as a repair engineer with technical lead as a specialised supervisor in the repair processes of welding and thermal spraying.
- 1 year and 8 months in the role of Senior Repair Engineer with the technical lead of project to transfer new developed repairs on Trent XWB HPC Rotor Stg. 1-3 from the development phase to production readiness.
- More than 4 years in the role of Principal Repair Engineer with the technical leadership of a team of engineers to perform first article inspections (FAIR) and thereby optimise and increase the workload efficiency for repairs in N3 Engine Overhaul Services.