Senior Management

Experience

As the Head of Safety at Africa World Airlines Limited since June 2024, Andrew oversees safety management systems, develops and implements safety protocols, and coordinates with stakeholders to ensure compliance with international safety standards.

From March 2023 to the present, in his role as Safety Manager (Audits), Andrew has maintained and monitored safety metrics, conducted safety audits and investigations, and facilitated cross-department communication for improved safety integration.

Since May 2018, Andrew has served as a Safety Management Systems Trainer, planning and conducting SMS training through various methodologies and implementing risk assessments to enhance safety.

Between December 2017 and February 2023, Andrew worked as a Flight Operations Manager. In this role, he oversaw flight planning, crew training, and regulatory compliance, leading a team to optimize operational efficiency.

From August 2015 to February 2023, Andrew was an IATA Certified Internal Quality and Safety Auditor. He conducted quality audits, ensured compliance with industry standards, and participated in the development of the Flight Data Analysis system.

In addition to these roles, Andrew has experience as a Flight Operations Supervisor and is an FAA Licensed Flight Operations Officer.

Education

Andrew holds a B.Sc. in Procurement and Supply Chain Management from the University College of Management Studies. He also earned a Diploma Certification in Aircraft Dispatching from the Sheffield School of Aeronautics in Florida, USA, and is an Airman Certified Aircraft Dispatcher through the Federal Aviation Administration, USA.

Aviation Training and Qualifications

Andrew has completed various aviation training programs and qualifications, including IATA Instructional Techniques, IATA Train the Trainer, IATA Developing an Effective Safety Culture, IATA Safety Performance Indicators, IATA Safety Management Systems (SMS) – Implementation and Control, IATA Safety Risk Management, IOSA Airline Auditor Training, IATA Root Cause Analysis, Introduction to IOSA, Train the Trainer (Cranfield Aviation Training – Johannesburg, South Africa), IATA Aviation Internal Auditor, Quality Management (QMS) for Airlines, and he is a Licensed Aircraft Dispatcher with both the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority and the Federal Aviation Administration, USA. Additionally, he is type rated on ERJ 145/130 by Embraer and on E-JETS by Embraer.

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With a B.Sc. (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, Richardson has continuously pursued professional development, obtaining various licenses and certifications such as the UK CAA Aircraft Maintenance Engineers’ Licence and EASA 66 B1 Licence conversion.

His career journey commenced as an assistant engineer at Zenith Engineering Services, Accra, Ghana, where he engaged in mechanical service design and supervision. Richardson then transitioned to the aviation industry, undertaking roles ranging from trainee aircraft engineer at Ghana Airways Ltd. to line maintenance engineer positions at renowned airlines like KLM Line Maintenance International and Etihad Airways.

Throughout his career, Richardson has demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting, defect rectification, and aircraft inspections. He has played pivotal roles in technical coordination during maintenance visits and has a track record of effective management of material and human resources to achieve organizational objectives.

In his most recent roles, Richardson has excelled as a Quality Assurance Manager and Acting Head of Quality at Africa World Airlines, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, company standards, and customer expectations. His dedication to excellence, coupled with his ability to build strong working relationships and lead teams to success, makes him a valuable asset to any organization in the aviation sector.

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