AVENTURE INTERNATIONAL AVIATION SERVICES - Key Persons


Amyr Qureshi - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President

Chelsea Sneed

Job Titles:
  • Office Manager
Office Manager Chelsea Sneed and Sales Director Ebrahim Zakaria having a lively conversation inside the lobby of the Aventure Aviation Atlanta headquarters

Chris Jackson

Job Titles:
  • Quality Control Manager
As Quality Control Manager, Chris Jackson is responsible for the high quality of Aventure's deliverables. He plans and administers all phases of quality functional activities, while managing the daily activities of the warehouse. Chris works with our international customers on new product introduction, process improvements, quality plans, and resolutions. He first began working in the aviation industry in 2000. Prior to working for Aventure, Chris was Assistant Warehouse Manager for a supplier of aircraft parts. Chris was first attracted to the aviation field by his love of fighter jets. He enjoys the continuous challenges of the field. When not working, he enjoys outdoor activities such as fishing and hunting.

Cüneyt Yanar

Job Titles:
  • Sales Representative

Ebrahim Zakaria - VP of Sales

Job Titles:
  • Sales Director

Hamzah Faruqi - VP of Sales

Job Titles:
  • Director of Sales
  • Director of Commercial Sales
Hamzah Faruqi directs and supports Aventure's commercial aviation sales staff. His constant focus is on meeting company sales goals while exceeding customer expectations. Hamzah has been with Aventure since 2003. One of the things he most enjoys about working in the aviation field is the opportunity to work with customers and vendors from all over the world. When not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, rowing, and digital sports games. Hamzah holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Georgia State University.

Liu (Jason) Guibin

Job Titles:
  • Customer Support Manager, China

Mike Kitchener

Job Titles:
  • Senior Director, EMEA

Osman Faruqi

Job Titles:
  • Customer Support Manager, Pakistan

Ron Taylo

Job Titles:
  • Operations Manager, Military Sales
Ron maintains and helps to grow Aventure's military business relationships by coordinating strategic, tactical and marketing business plans to achieve military sales targets.

Saurabh Tripathi

Job Titles:
  • Regional Director, Asia

Talha Faruqi - President

Job Titles:
  • President
Talha has been with Aventure since 2003. He began his career with Aventure as a warehouse assistant, before joining the sales department. After many successful years in sales, he was promoted to Vice President. He served in this role during a tremendous period of growth for the company, leading to his promotion to President in 2021. In his efforts to actively support Aventure's customers, Talha has traveled to every continent but Antarctica. He thrives on the fast-paced aviation industry which "never sleeps," as aircraft are flying somewhere at every moment of every day. When not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and playing on the company soccer team, the Aventure Flyers. Talha holds a Bachelor of Science in both Applied Mathematics and International Affairs from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Zaheer Faruqi - CEO

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • President of Aventure Aviation, Displays a Model Airplane for Smiling Guests at Aventure 's Atlanta Headquarters
Zaheer is responsible for the success and strategic direction of the company. He oversees the company's operations, taking great interest in ensuring that the right staff are hired, and that they are provided with the proper training and facilities needed to make their jobs challenging and fun. His favorite part about working at Aventure is forming relationships with customers, to ensure that he understands their specific parts requirements. He also takes great satisfaction in training the Aventure staff to better serve their customers. Zaheer was first attracted to the aviation field by his childhood love of airplanes. When not working, he enjoys reading business books, volunteering in the community, and helping those in need improve their daily lives. Zaheer holds a Masters in Administrative Management, and a Bachelor of Science in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Technology. He has FAA airframe and powerplant licenses, and has completed multiple courses from Airbus and Boeing. Zaheer Faruqi, President of Aventure Aviation, displays a model airplane for smiling guests at Aventure's Atlanta headquarters