Dr. Chukwueloka Umeh - Accountable Manager
Dr. Umeh is the MD/CEO of Nesto Aviation Services Limited and a Director of Nestoil Plc – both subsidiaries of the Obijackson Group of companies. He joined the Group in February, 2011 from General Electric Aviation, in Cincinnati Ohio, USA, and brings years of seasoned engineering, manufacturing, program management and managerial experience.
While at GE's Global Research Center in Niskayuna New York (2001 - 2007), he was responsible for the development of several technologies used to increase efficiency and reduce emissions on land-based and aviation gas turbine engines, in addition to modifying fuels for advanced aeronautical engines.
He held positions of increasing responsibility in, and was most recently an Engineering Manager of a large engineering team in GE Aviation responsible for the design and manufacture of the combustion systems on several commercial and military aircraft engines, including the CFM56, Cf34, LEAPX, TECHX, Honda Hf120, and F110.
Dr. Umeh holds several engineering degrees, including a BEng in Electronics Engineering from the University of Nigeria, a BSc in Aerospace Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida, and an MSc and PhD in Aeronautical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York.
He is a graduate of GE's prestigious Edison Engineering Leadership Development Program (EEDP). He has 5 US Patents and over 14 technical publications.
Dr. Umeh is a philanthropist, and volunteers his spare time to mentor students and young professionals.
Capt. Obinna Ojiako (General Manager Operations)
Capt. Obinna is an experienced aviator with about 20 years of aviation experience. He holds a Master’s degree in Air Transport Management from the prestigious Cranfield University Air Transport Management Department and a BSc. In Biochemistry from University of Calabar.
He has attended numerous senior management courses and Leadership Trainings.
He has nearly 15 years of aviation management experience which includes roles such as Chief pilot, Managing Pilot, Chief Operating Officer and Accountable Manager.
He joined the NestAv team as General Manager in November 2016.
Adekunle ADELEKE (Safety & Quality Manager)
Engr. Adekunle Adeleke is an experienced aviator with over 10 years in civil aviation and aviation research. He holds a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from Queen Mary University, UK.
Kunle, as he likes to be called, is a licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer and member of both the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria.
He specializes in implementation of compliance monitoring and Safety Management Systems principles towards safer aviation operations backed by numerous Safety management courses he has under his belt.
Engr. Kunle brings with him a wealth of experience in Quality & Safety management, SMS implementation, change management, other key safety processes that are needed in NESTAV continued growth and developmental journey.
His previous work experience include stints with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Bristow Helicopters (Nigeria) Ltd and most recently Pan African Airlines Nigeria Ltd where he held the post of the Quality and Safety Manager.
He joined the NestAv team as in May 2018.
Capt. Shola Adewole (Director of Flight Operations)
Capt. Adewole is a seasoned pilot with ratings in both Fixed and Rotary Wings; he also holds certification in aircraft maintenance, with his Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (AMEL).
With several years of flying experience, including serving in Nestoil Plc as a line pilot, Capt. Adewole currently functions as the Head of Flight Operations. His work experience includes Associated Airlines and Aero Contractors/CHC.
Capt. Adewole has participated in several local and international trainings, and honed his skills in the art of management.
Capt. Stanley Ikeri (Chief Pilot)
Capt. Stanley Ikeri holds a Nigerian Air Transport Pilot License (ATPL) in helicopter, FAA Air Transport Pilot License (ATPL), and a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) in Airplane.
He joined Nestoil Plc in 2010, and progressed to become the Chief Pilot. Capt. Ikeri also holds a B.Sc. (Hons). Mathematics, from University of Benin.
Capt. Stanley is also a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) as well as Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII). His past work experience includes many years in Bristow Nigeria and Aero Contractors/CHC.
Engr. Ramsey Alexander (Chief Engineer)
With over 25 years of Inspection and Management experience in the Aircraft Maintenance field, Ramsey Alexander currently acts as Chief Engineer for Nestav.
He has been factory trained on both fixed and rotary wing aircraft ranging from Bell 407 to Boeing 757; militarily trained as an Avionics Flight and Navigation System Repairer.
The combined Avionics, Maintenance, and Management Experience provides a complete solution for any Aviation related project.
Teaching, sharing knowledge, and team-building are priority for him in his current position: the more everyone knows, the smoother the team will run. Individuals can accomplish many things, a team can accomplish everything.