The theme for this year is the “pathway to realising the African dream – How Africa’s aviation can move to the next level” and will be hosted by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority.
The aim of the occasion is to see growth in MRO and training services, and further development of airports around the country, allowing to better serve the African countries’ different requirements for open skies and expansion.
Silke Buckley, Head of Training at CAA International, will join a panel discussion on day two, with a focus on ‘Future Workforce: Changing approaches to Recruitment, Retention, Training and Culture – Creating world class facilities for Africa’.
Kevin Sawyer Msc MSyl MIReg, Head of International Operations in Aviation Security at CAA International will also be participating in a panel discussion on day two, targeting Aviation Safety.
CAAi will have a booth for the duration of the summit to allow visitors to meet the team and discuss your State’s regulatory challenges, training requirements and opportunities to optimise your aviation system.
If you would like to pre-arrange a meeting with a member of our team, please email international@caa.co.uk.
To register your attendance, please visit: Aviation Africa 2023 (timesaerospace-registrations.com)
We look forward to seeing you at Aviation Africa this year in Abuja, Nigeria.
Image Source: Aviation Africa website (Times Aerospace)
Who’s attending Aviation Africa
Silke Buckley
Head of Training – International Operations (Acting)
Kevin Sawyer
Head of International Operations- Aviation Security
Silke Buckley
Head of Training – International Operations (Acting)
Silke joined CAAi in 2013 and became Head of Training (acting) in 2023, responsible for the strategic development and delivery of the CAAi Training Portfolio. Silke has extensive experience in the development of Learning Management Systems and Learning technology and has over 20 years of experience in the active application of adult learning principles, learning design techniques and innovative Learning solutions. Silke has a Masters and BA Degree in Business Studies from the University of Brighton.
Kevin Sawyer
Head of International Operations- Aviation Security
Managing Insider Risks
Threat Image Projection – Implementation and Analysis
Introduction to Security Culture
Introduction to Human Factors in Aviation Security
Kevin has 18 years of experience working in regulatory roles in the transport sector. Kevin has been working for the UK CAA since 2014, primarily in Aviation Security regulation but also in General Aviation and most recently as aviation security lead in CAAi. Prior to joining the UK CAA, Kevin spent 12 years with the Department for Transport in a variety of security-related roles ranging from compliance, policy, strategy and head of personnel security and vetting. Kevin has significant experience of working on a number of high-profile security events and policies both domestically and internationally with a focus on risk management. Kevin has an MSc in Risk, Crisis and Disaster Management.
