IFA & John Saull Memorial Awards 2024
Thursday 28th November, IFA hosted the UK Industry Leaders Panel Event at DARTeC, Cranfield University.
This event was supported by a panel of perhaps the largest assembly of UKs Aviation Business Leaders, specifically selected from several sectors and multiple disciplines. The panel helped those wishing to progress their careers, or enter aviation, and shared their own career decisions and opportunities taken along the way.
The day was designed to provide a quite unique opportunity for attendees to meet the panellists on a one-to-one basis and participate in an open and free following Q&A session.
Each panellist brought along recruitment experts, apprentices and trainees from their organisations, all of whom we’re given one year’s free membership to the IFA – thus gaining a broader insight of industry, industry events, innovations and advances in technology.
Part of the event was the pleasure of presenting two awards, of which, people worldwide had applied to win.
The first, the opportunity to take part in one of Cranfield University’s award winning short courses was generously funded by The Saull Family in memory and recognition of their late Husband & Father’s dedication and work as Executive Director of IFA and his long-time role as Chair of the Cranfield College of Aeronautics Alumni Association (CCAAA)
Read more about John Saull’s fantastic career here: John W. Saull – International Federation of Airworthiness.
Cranfield University Short Course – Oliver Burden
“I’m Oliver Burden, a 32 year old Category A1 Part-66 Licence holder working for easyJet at Gatwick.
I came to aviation late, starting my apprenticeship with Monarch at 24 years old having previously worked as an IT Engineer.
It’s been a great career change and I hope to encourage others to consider a career in our wonderful industry.”
6 x Mentoring Sessions with Mick Adams – Ousman Ceesay
A motivated Aeronautical Engineer with a Private Pilot License and a wide range of experience in Aeronautical Engineering Technology, Airworthiness, Aviation operation, and Aviation Safety. A well respected, disciplined individual with a natural ability to manage, motivate and inspire teams under extreme conditions. Accustomed to pinpointing and implementing viable solutions to improve work. Showcases integrity, loyalty, and an enviable flair for business.
We look forward to hearing about Oliver & Ousman’s experiences and sharing this with you in the coming months.
Congratulations to both winners!
