Aviation Experts
Aviation Insider is a hub of free and paid information, products, and services for aviation enthusiasts through to professionals.
Our mission is to empower those interested in aviation around the world by providing a comprehensive, accessible, and user-friendly platform. We are aiming to be the go-to destination for all things aviation, where the user can access the latest information, training resources, and career opportunities in one place by providing them with cutting-edge resources and tools.
Training
We provide quality training via our website and app which consists of our online courses from question banks and revision content, to managing all simulator-based training that may be required throughout the life of a pilot’s career all supported by a team of highly respected aviation professionals and pilots.
How to download our appMeet the Team
Gary Saul
Managing Director
I have been flying since I was 19 when I got my FAA PPL and IR in LA. I was a county-ranked tennis player and tennis coach whilst I worked and saved as much as I could towards my flight training. I did the integrated, whitetail route at 22. I am now a Captain for a UK airline and have been flying commercially for over 8 years. I founded Aviation Insider in 2016 with the aim of making a global aviation platform accessible, easy, and all in one place.
Rachel Smith
Marketing Coordinator
I started my career in 2015 with 5 years as cabin crew for British Airways. I was lucky enough to be crew on the B747 as well as being selected as crew for the inaugural A350 long haul flight. I thoroughly enjoyed my role as cabin crew, but it was here that I realised I wanted to work the other side of the flight deck door! Currently studying an integrated ATPL, I undertook ground school through the pandemic and completed it in early 2021.
Jonny Petts
Pilot Regulations Advisor and TRE
Jonny started flying in 1998 . He began his career as a flying instructor before joining a regional airline on the Jetstream 41. He moved onto the A320 in 2007 and received his command in 2011. He has always had a passion for training and has taught AQC, MCC, type rating and MPL. He qualified as a TRE in 2018 and now specialises in aircrew and airline regulation.
Elliot Westacott
737 Pilot and Drones Advisor
I have worked as an Operations Manager for a flight experience company and at Gatwick as part of the Airfield Operations team. I have been a commercial pilot since 2015 and flown for Ryanair for 2 years before moving to TUI in 2017. At TUI I help support our Flight Operations team conducting Operational Safety Audits, working on the Fuel Efficiencies team, and as part of our newly formed MAX Champions team. At Aviation Insider I help support the 737 based content, media/development advising on our new category, drones.
Mark Morgan
Theoretical Knowledge Instructor
Originally an aeronautical engineer, Mark first learnt to fly with the RAF as part of a University Air Squadron. That was 15 years ago and after qualifying as a commercial pilot has held roles in safety investigation and training. Always enthusiastic to demystify obscure aircraft systems or develop an individual’s competencies his passion is teaching, which is where he fits in with the team at Aviation Insider.
Luke Wright
Theoretical Knowledge Instructor
I’ve worked in the Aviation Industry for 10 years across several different roles. As well as piloting the Dash 8 and A320, i have years of experience as Cabin Crew, Cabin Crew Management, Flight Ops Compliance Auditing and ATPL Instruction. This experience spans four airlines, including two low cost airlines, a regional carrier and a large network airline. I’m is also passionate about GA, and I have flown light aircraft transcontinentally in both the USA and Europe.
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