AIR FLEET MANAGEMENT LIMITED - Key Persons


Andrew Jones

Job Titles:
  • Compliance

Capt. Brian Teeder

Over 40 years' global aviation experience as heavy transport helicopter pilot, instructor and examiner. Former Aviation Manager, Auditor and later Head of Standards, Shell Aircraft for fixed-wing and rotary operations. Associated with Team since inception.

Gary J Palin - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
40 years' aviation management experience. Accountable manager since early 'eighties. Managed several airline and business jet operations worldwide and overseen more than 300 aircraft transactions. Former CEO of two regional airlines. Head of Aircraft Acquisitions & Leasing, Air 2000 & First Choice Airways (TUI), leading Boeing 787/GENx acquisition and contracting team. Parallel corporate aviation experience since 1983. Founding partner, Gryphon Aviation Partners.

Jack Raymond

Over 30 years' experience in aircraft operations, charter and sales, passenger and cargo. Former Managing Director of ground handling company at the UK's Manchester Airport. Associated with Team since inception.

Laima Matkeviciute

Over 25 years' experience as senior VIP cabin crew, serving as airline and VVIP Head of State Flight Attendant and subsequently for high profile international private and corporate owners in finance, sport and property sectors. Founder Private Jet Concierge Limited. Associated with Team since inception.

Mark German

Job Titles:
  • Director & Head of Technical Services
Over 30 years' aircraft engineering and maintenance experience. Former Head of Aircraft Management at TUI airline group, responsible for combined fleet of several constituent TUI airlines across Europe. Project manager responsible for entry-into-service of Boeing 787. Parallel corporate aviation experience since 2015. Associated with Team since 2015. Founding partner, Gryphon Aviation Partners.

Mike Cappuccitti

Job Titles:
  • Director Middle East & VVIP Flight Operations Specialist
Over 40 years' aviation experience, commencing his career as an Air Force pilot rising to Officer Commanding Head of State VIP flight. Later Regional Vice-President for Bombardier where he led a significant number of jet sales transactions for the manufacturer. Subsequently launched VIP modification of CRJ regional airliner. Based Dubai. Founding partner, Gryphon Aviation Partners.

Sam Kneifati

Job Titles:
  • Associate ( MENA )
Over 35 years' experience in regional and global business as director and senior manager. Corporate aviation sector experience for over 20 years. Associated with Team since

Tunde Ajayi

Job Titles:
  • Associate ( West Africa )
Over 35 years' experience in aviation sector involving regional, international and cargo operations. Engaged in airline start-ups, strategic expansion and advisory services both in the private and public sectors. Parallel regional corporate aviation sector experience. Associated with Team since inception. Based Lagos.