
Simon Kalas
Managing DirectorSimon is co-owner of the business and holds a LAPL License. Read his full bio >>

Carmen Gardien
Head of TrainingCarmen is a flight instructor providing instruction towards LAPL and PPL. Read her full bio >>

Dr. Rob Simpson
Aeromedical ExaminerRob is a keen pilot and our onsite Aeromedical Examiner (AME). Read his full bio >>

Steve Mason
Flight Instructor and Theory ExaminerSteve provides instruction towards LAPL, Night Rating, SEP Re-validation and Aerobatics rating. He is also an examiner for the CAA theory exams required for the issue of a PPL, LAPL and IR(R). Read his full bio >>

Phil Marshall Lee
Flight Instructor and ExaminerPhil provides instruction towards PPL, LAPL, Night and SEP Re-validations. As an examiner Phil is also able to undertake skills tests for the the PPL(A) and LAPL(A). Read his full bio >>

Ali Ashgar
Flight InstructorAli has been a certified flight instructor for Almat Flying Academy for the past 4 years. providing instruction for the PPL (A) and LAPL (A). Read his full bio >>

Ben Tweed
Operations Co-OrdinatorBen first flew when he was 13 years old at Coventry Airport in a Cessna 152. Read his full bio >>

Ian Gerrard
Flight InstructorIan started his flying career at Dundee in 1983, before joining the RAF in flight operations/flight planning/assistant air traffic controller roles. Read his full bio >>
Jerry Marsden
Flight InstructorJerry provides instruction towards LAPL, PPL, Night and the IR(R). Read his full bio >>
Neil McKenzie
Flight InstructorNeil has a wealth of experience and is able to instruct towards PPL (A), LAPL (A) and night rating, he is also able to conduct SEP Re-validations. When not flying jets around the world Neil still continues to enjoy instructing at Almat. Read his full bio >>
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