Aviation Consultancy
Helping you run your AerodromeDo you struggle with available resources to keep pace of regulatory requirements?Do you need help with your SMS?Do you want to streamline your business processes, making them more efficient, time and cost saving?Assess your Safety Management with our free self-assessmentTake a short set of questions and start your path to reduce workload, modernise your systems, increase compliance and enhanced safety.
I provide tailored solutions with General Aviation Aerodrome Management support.I can help support, hand-hold or lead (including liaison with the CAA) with all regulatory aspects of Aerodrome safety management, AFIS and AGCS.I can also provide and support additional aviation systems, business, development and project work that can help your business thrive.
How Can I Help?
Some of the areas in which I can assist are listed below. This list is by no means exhaustive and so if there's any other aspects of support you require, please do ask me for details.
Support with UK Airport Licensing requirements for General Aviation Aerodromes.
Undertaking direct liaison with Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on your behalf.
Air Navigation Service Provider Support.
Customised 'ATIS' display software provision and supporting online functions (eg booking out, PPR, payments).
ADS-B Flight Information Displays (FID), implementation, training and support.
Air Ground Radio Communications Service (AGCS) provision and training support.
Aerodrome Flight Information Service (AFIS) provision and training support.
Safety Management Systems for General Aviation, documentation support, development and advice.
External audits and compliance.
Business strategy.
Supporting bespoke IT systems development and implementation.
Support with maximising advantages of RedAtlas software for General Aviation Aerodromes
Business development and strategy
Website, marketing and design services and support
SMS Support
Support available when you need it. Tap into expert knowledge in all aspects of Safety Management Systems and Aerodrome Licensing. Experience to help with introducing, or updating/refining your Safety Management Systems.Support can include introducing document control and review systems, development of procedures and document authoring.I can help introduce automation and digitisation of aspects of your SMS, streamlining it to make it work for you with less effort needed whilst remaining effective.Where required, I can also liaise directly with the CAA on your behalf to help with audits and actions and improving regulatory compliance in all areas of the SMS.
ADS-B FIDs
With experience obtaining the first CAA approval for a Flight Information Display at an Aerodrome Flight Information Service (AFIS), I am able to provide supporting services to facilitate the installation of a FID, and support an aerodrome in the preparation of required Safety Case and documentation allowing application for CAA Approval.I am also partnered with Databeacon, who offer a robust FID solution designed specifically for ATC and AFIS use. Please contact me for details and a demo. Databeacon.Aero
Red Atlas Support
I can provide additional support with the Red Atlas Airport Management System, having successfully set up and integrated a complete system and providing continuing support to other Aerodromes.I have a close working relationship with Red Atlas Support enabling me to understand how an aerodrome can maximise the efficiency benefits that the platform can provide, both operationally and for effective financial management.Some of the specific benefits include online PPR, fuel system integration, online pilot payments, detailed movement and financial reporting and analysis.
About Me
Hi, I'm Nick a former General Aviation Airport Manager at Manchester Barton Aerodrome, with 25+ years experience in both Aviation Business and Aerodrome and Operational Management and ANSP Air Traffic Services (AFIS and Air/Ground) Management, including introduction of Flight Information Displays (FIDs) and regulatory approval.I'm a keen and active recreational GA pilot with additional interests and skills in website development, UAV flying, video editing and video/photography.I can help businesses streamline systems for efficiency and cost savings, develop or review procedures, develop and review safety management systems and safety cases.I'm available for ad-hoc, occasional or project or regular business and regulatory support and consultancy within any areas of aviation management, licensing, aviation safety, operations and general business management.
“Nick’s support has been invaluable. He has strong relationships developed with the regulators and other stakeholders that has allowed the efficient turnaround of our projects. Whilst supporting our business, Nick has been heavily involved with gaining our (Flight Information Display) FID approval and enhancing our integrated online systems. I highly recommend Nick’s services for regulatory liaison, IT and Safety Management Systems.”Liam Chadbond, Aerodrome Manager, Barton Aerodrome
"Nick joined Sywell on a consultancy basis to assist with the reopening of tower at Sywell following the COVID pandemic. Nick took over the lengthy process of updating all CAA and licencing documentation as well as providing Air/Ground cover wherever possible. In addition to this, Nick kindly managed the recruitment process and successfully appointed new roles. Throughout his time supporting Sywell, Nick was always conscientious, professional, and willing to assist with anything and everything asked of him. We will always be grateful to Nick for his support and would highly recommend his services to other Aviation organisations.Amy Bletsoe-Brown, Director, Sywell Aerodrome
Aerodrome ATIS
Provide enhanced information to pilots.
Customised display for the tower.
Reduce repetitive RTF.
Centralised PPR / Bookout.
Integrate with online fee payment.
I've developed a customisable web based, mobile friendly, 'Aerodrome Information Screen' or 'ATIS'.This can be used to provide a display of the current Aerodrome Information, status, weather and any custom elements. A version of this real-time data can then be provided for pilots, with integration for online payments (using systems such as Red Atlas), and PPR or Booking Out forms.For an example of a live system, visit:
Features
Integrate with Google Slides to display important information.
Integrate with existing weather data.
Include local area METAR/TAFs within the screen information.
Publish your local (unofficial) weather.
Custom links to Payments, PPR, Bookout Forms.
Fully customisable display to suit your operation.
'Back Office' edit screen allows for quick updates in real time.
Archive of all published information for historical records.
Customised website domain.
Ongoing support and system updates.
Contact Me
If you'd like to get in touch and discuss how I can help, please drop me an email or use the form below.