DEA Specialised Airborne Operations
Henry Mitchell FRAeS is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the aerospace and defence sectors. As the Senior Business Manager at DEA Aviation Ltd. since July 2018, Henry oversees specialised airborne operations for a global fleet of aircraft. Simultaneously, as Managing Director of Airssociates Consulting Limited since March 2017, Henry guides team-enabled operations in high-risk environments while ensuring regulatory compliance. Previous roles include Security Sector Specialist at the Department for International Trade, providing advisory support for UK defence and security exports, and a distinguished 35-year career with the Royal Navy, culminating in senior positions that included Commander (Air) at Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton and various command roles related to multi-national flying operations. Henry holds a Master of Arts in Defence Studies from King's College London and has contributed to significant defence projects, including the Joint Combat Aircraft programme.
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DEA Specialised Airborne Operations
DEA is a world leading technology-led provider of specialised aerial data acquisition services. Specialised Operations DEA delivers bespoke airborne solutions using their proprietary technology, real time connectivity and operational expertise combining senior military and commercial aviation experience to provide a class- leading innovative and agile response to the most demanding requirement. This combination forms the basis of enduring partnerships with our customers. Leading Technology DEA’s technical systems team create the soft and hard ability quickly to merge differing complex sensor technologies and technical standards, to deliver industry-leading operational flexibility and capabilities within competitive time and cost constraints. DEA's Mission Management System consolidates all required data and functionality into one easy to use platform enabling better analysis and outcomes. Engineering services DEA provides reliable and robust aircraft management, maintenance, modification & technical integration and parts services that are designed to keep their own fleet and our customers’ aircraft airborne and safe. All services and approvals are compliant with regulators including the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the United States Federal Aviation Authority (FAA). DEA's services include: • Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) • Aerial survey • Specialist commercial air transport • Flight calibration and flight path validation.