David Pierssene

David Pierssene is an accomplished aviation professional with extensive experience in aircraft engineering and management across various companies. Currently serving as Director at Vantage Aero Ltd and Associate Consultant at Baines Simmons since 2023, David also supports the CAMO department at SaxonAir Charter Ltd. Previous roles include contracting aircraft engineer and workshops manager at KLM UK Engineering Limited, where responsibilities encompassed EASA Form 4 Postholder duties. David's background features significant positions at Bristow Group as a licensed aircraft engineer and at DANCOPTER UK LIMITED as a helicopter engineer. As a co-founder of Virage Helicopter Academy, David excelled as Chief Flying Instructor and Maintenance Manager. David's career began with Sterling Helicopters Ltd, undertaking diverse roles from flight observer to engineer, and extended to a technical coordinator role at KLM UK Engineering Limited. David holds a background in aviation education from KLM UK Technical College.