The Staines-based aviation security and management services company’s new divisions cover the South, the Midlands and the North.
The current customer airports of Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Southampton, Bournemouth and London City form the Southern Region. This region will be managed by Christina Kerr, who’ll be supported by four full-time co-ordinators and one part-time co-Ordinator.
Birmingham, Manchester, East Midlands and Leeds-Bradford airports form the Midlands Region. Here, Jim Wilford – the former security manager at Manchester Airport and an experienced and well-respected security professional – has agreed to join the team to manage this region. Wilford is to be supported by one full-time co-ordinator.
Last but not least, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Newcastle airports form the Northern Region. Jim Higgins – the former co-ordinator for Scotland and Newcastle airports – has been promoted to manage this region, again supported by a one part-time Co-ordinator.
Operations manager Geoff Buckland and Steve Sturton-Davies – manager of staff assessments and training – are to continue with their respective roles.
All you need to know about… Airlock Aviation
Airlock Aviation was incorporated in August 2005, having previously traded as Airlock Partnership LLP and Holmes Aviation Protection Consultants/The company provides consultancy and specialist management services in the field of aviation security. Specialisms include advising on compliance with international requirements and Government regulations, and also assists with managing, monitoring and testing the implementation of measures required by those regulations. Away from the regulatory environment, guidance is offered on measures to protect a client’s business against criminal activity and malpractice. An investigation and expert witness service is also available.
In a relatively short timespan, Airlock has developed an enviable client list and built a reputation for honesty, integrity and the delivery of high quality services at cost-effective prices. All staff are expected to buy in unreservedly to the company’s ethical values and professional standards.
Past and present clients include several Governments, many of the world’s major airlines and airports and engineering, cargo and catering companies allied to the aviation industry.