David leads a team of technical experts, delivering component and aircraft solutions to customers worldwide. He joined AJW Group in 2015 as a Warranty Engineer, having graduated in Aeronautical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering from the Polytechnic of Madrid and Leon University respectively. He specialised in Airworthiness in both degrees and later consolidated this with an MSc in Airworthiness from Cranfield University.
Promoted to Technical Service Engineer within his first year, Senior Technical Services Engineer two years later, and Technical Manager early in 2019, David quickly rose through the ranks, securing his current role as Technical Director in 2022. He is responsible for the Group’s overall Technical, Compliance and Quality (TQC), Subcontract Management (SCM) strategies and development; setting the strategic direction and maintaining adherence, appropriate regulatory approval, industry standards, and ensuring suppliers meet their contractual performance targets.
David is a results-driven, experienced leader in technical services, quality (ISO9001/AS9120/Part145/Part M/CAMO) and the maintenance, repair and overhaul of commercial aircraft components. He enjoys resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, driving operational improvements, and inspiring his team. Consistently introducing continuous improvement systems to deliver efficient processes and standard operating procedures, he ensures an agile, lean approach using his initiative and ‘can do’ attitude to make things happen.