As Director Crew Training, Bruno Ackermann is responsible for the management and supervision of all crew training related matters including the supervision and guidance of all training personnel. Additionally, he is an active Captain on the Gulfstream G550 / G-V. Bruno has more than 25 years of aviation experience as a Pilot, Instructor and in different management positions in crew training and flight operations with different organizations. He holds a Master of Science Degree in Innovation Management and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and Engineering.

As Director Ground Operation, Thomas Gieschen is responsible for Nomad Aviation Dispatch and Ground Operation. Thomas has 30 years of aviation experience. Before joining the company in October 2017, he previously worked as Postholder Ground Operation for ExecuJet Europe AG in Zurich. Prior to that, he was Head of Operation with European Air Ambulance and Manager of the Operation Control Center with Daimler Chrysler Aviation. Before that, he also served as an Apron Controller at Stuttgart Airport and as a military Flight Dispatcher within the German Air Force.

As Director Human Resources, Karin Knöpfel is responsible for managing the lifecycle of employees,  developing HR strategies, overseeing operations, and ensuring compliance to support the overall business strategy. Before joining Nomad Aviation, she spent over 15 years in various HR key positions within Aviation, last as Corporate Human Resource Manager Switzerland for an internationally renowned ground handling company at Zurich International Airport. Karin not only holds a bachelor’s degree in HR Management, she is also a professionally trained coach and corporate mentor with diploma. She enables individuals and the company to steer through changes, manage transitions, and handle challenges.

As Vice President of Aircraft Management Christoph Thurnherr is responsible for customer and aircraft management. Christoph has more than 18 years of aviation experience. Before joining Nomad Aviation, he was Vice President Aircraft Management and Charter Sales for Luxaviation Asia, Singpaore, responsible for the Asia Pacific market. Before he has also served as Director Aircraft Management, Director Purchasing and Flight Dispatcher for Jet Aviation Business Jets in Zurich, Switzerland for the EMEA region.

As Director Quality, Safety and Compliance, Christian Sacker is responsible for Quality, Safety and Compliance in the company. Christian has more than 15 years’ comprehensive VIP-MRO, Refurbishment and Completion expertise in business aviation. Detailed knowledge and experience of process and re-engineering projects for Part 145, 21.G/J. as well as Component Services. As an aeronautical engineer with more than 30 years of industry experience, he has profound knowhow in the implementation of Authority regulation and as well as Head of Independent System Monitoring (ISM) Quality Assurance Auditor and Part 21J / EASA Form 4 Holder.