Sirio SpA
Tom Engelhard has extensive experience in the aviation industry, holding key executive positions since 1987. Currently, Tom serves as CEO of Sirio S.p.A., a corporate flight division established in 1984, since July 2019. Prior to this role, Tom was General Manager for Europe at Skyjet (now known as PrivateFly) and JetSmarter, where Tom successfully incorporated and expanded their European operations. Tom's earlier tenure as European Sales Director for private jets at Air Partner plc involved shaping product strategy and enhancing profitability across multiple locations in Continental Europe. Tom also held sales leadership roles at Lufthansa and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, focusing on leisure travel markets in Italy and Switzerland. Tom holds a Diploma in General Management from Cranfield School of Management and a Handelsdiplom from the College Of Further Education, St. Gallen.
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Sirio SpA
Established in 1984, Sirio S.p.A. has over the years grown and developed into a unique aircraft management and Maintenance organisation – offering a truly customer focused, boutique-style approach for aircraft owners, with full transparency of all costs. Each year we complete over 3'000 flights to all corners of the world and our own approved Maintenance Organization performs well over 20'000 manhours annually. This extensive experience and expertise allows us to offer in-house solutions for most of our clients’ requirements, including our own approved CAMO and Training organization. From our headquarters and hangars at Milan Linate, and additional bases in Bologna, Perugia, Treviso and Ancona, we currently manage a fleet of 14 aircraft, including Global 5500, Global XRS, Gulfstream G550, Falcon 7X, Falcon 2000s and Challenger 350. Sirio S.p.A. crews are among the most qualified and well-trained pilots in the industry. Not only are they qualified EU-OPS, but the majority of our pilots-in-command are also Type Rating Instructors and Type Rating Examiners. In 2018 Sirio S.p.A. became part of Directional Aviation, one of the world’s largest aviation portfolios and home to some of the most respected private aviation companies around the globe. The three pillars of Directional Aviation perfectly match those of Sirio S.p.A: Recognize that employees are the foundation of a service company Pay fanatical attention to details in all aspects of the operation Take a long-term approach to relationships with those who come in contact with the company Sirio S.p.A: Air Operator Certificate (IT.AOC.012) FAA Part 129 Certificate 6S2F409F Approved Training Organization (IT.ATO.0045) Approved Maintenance Organisation EASA Part 145 (IT.145.0003) UK CAA Part 145 Overseas (UK.145.01481) FAA Part 145 Repair Station 5IOY328D Bombardier Authorized Service Facility Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation Certificate (IT.MG.012) IS-BAO Stage 3 Certificate