Meet the Founder
Dr. Mark J. Pierotti
BSc. MBA. PhD. IEng. FRAeS.
Over 40 years experience, 25 in senior leadership, 18 at C-Level, Accountable Manager/Post Holder under EASA & GCAA, Flight International Aviation Leader of the Year nominee, RAeS Fellow, Global Scot nominee, university professor in UAE & UK. Author of Aviation Leadership: The Accountable Manager (link to book)
Seasoned & highly accomplished aviation executive with over 40 years of global aviation experience, including 25 years in senior leadership & 18 years at C-Level. Extensive expertise serving as Accountable Manager & Post Holder under EASA & GCAA regulatory frameworks, with full Board-level Profit & Loss accountability & strategic leadership responsibilities.
Successfully managed complex international aviation operations, overseeing modern mixed fleets conducting international ETOPS commercial & private operations, as well as offshore oil & gas aviation services.
Recognized industry leader with comprehensive expertise across all commercial, operational, technical, engineering & regulatory aspects of airline & aviation management. Deep operational knowledge of Airbus, Boeing & Embraer fixed-wing aircraft, together with Leonardo, Airbus & Bell rotary-wing fleets. Holding both an aircraft maintenance license & a pilot license along with a PhD in Aviation Engineering & Operations as well as an MBA in Aviation Management.
Specialist areas of expertise include:
Airline & aviation business planning & business transformation, restructuring & operational optimization
Commercial improvements to become more efficient & competitive
Tender & proposal management for commercial aviation activities for both, on shore & offshore
AOC (Part ORO) & AMO (Part 145 & Part M) management & start up
Regulatory compliance & liaison with Civil Aviation Authorities
Safety Management Systems (SMS) & Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Fleet acquisition, leasing, acceptance, entry into service & ongoing oversight
Engineering, maintenance & airworthiness management, including MRO
Capability development, efficiency improvements & organizational leadership
Email: drmark@theaviationadvisory.com
Mobile: +971 (0)56 997 1383
Registered in Ajman, UAE as The Av Advisory – FZE LLC Lic No 2625615785888
Today, Dr. Pierotti channels four decades of leadership into The Aviation Advisory & helping clients navigate the same challenges he has spent a career solving.