Meet the team

We have specialists in design, analysis, certification, and manufacturing.

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Meet our senior team

From rapid design changes to repairs and new-build innovation, you’ll have a senior team that is outcome-led.

We have a well-balanced team of specialists, engineers, and support staff that combines experienced experts with eager-to-learn apprentices and junior engineers, aimed at helping our customers solve complex engineering challenges whilst developing the next generation of British engineering and manufacturing talent.

With proven experience in Systems Integration, Airframe & Cabin Interior Engineering, Additive Manufacturing, High Integrity Test Rigs, Innovative Tooling Solutions, and 3D-Solutions, we support projects from concept through to certified delivery.

Our engineers are predominantly degree-qualified or HND-trained backed by decades of industry experience.

Several members of our structures team are Compliance Verification Engineers (Panel 3 CVEs), approved to sign-off structural substantiation evidence under UK CAA or EASA Part 21J appointments.

To stay ahead of evolving regulation and emerging technologies we invest in R&D and embrace a continuous development model for both our people and processes.

Our Leadership Team

 Jerrod Hartley

BEng CEng FRAeS
CEO

Chris Fleet

HND MRAeS
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Phill Le Mottée

HND MRAeS, CVE
HEAD OF STRUCTURES

Tom Baynes

BEng (Hons)
HEAD OF DESIGN

Garry Sellick

BEng MIMMM
HEAD OF MANUFACTURING

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Careers at AFD Systems

We embrace change, the latest technologies, efficiency improvements, and we pay particular attention to ensuring everyone receives the very best in training, mentoring, and development opportunities.

Careers at AFD

We engaged AFD on the Human External Cargo (HEC) programme at a critical point when EASA had just begun to scrutinise our first of many STC applications for the Load Carrying System / Basket Type 1. At this time AHUK faced several technical challenges and simply put, AFD offered quick and effective support; working as a team with us to resolve some challenging technical problems, enabling confidence to be built between AHUK and EASA at panel level, and ultimately leading to a successful STC application.

Gordon Bailey - Chief Designer, AIRBUS Helicopters UK

“AFD provided structural specialists with experience in the application of the empirical formula for the assessment of bird impact forces. Extensive dialogue between AFD, Cobham, STC21, and the authorities (EASA and FAA) resulted in agreement on the Certification Plan and proposed Means of Compliance, leading to a successful STC application.”

Alastair Erskine - Head of Structures, STC21

“AFD was engaged from start to finish in our Taipan Gun Mount programme, providing reliable specialist support in the Structures topic. During both the prototype and serial production phases, AFD supported both NOVA in solving complex strength issues, preparing the ground for a successful certification campaign. AFD offer a Turn-Key Structures solution for EASA DOAs by providing a team of experienced Stress Engineers backed up by independent Compliance Verification Engineers (CVEs).”

Gareth Dyer - Managing Director, Nova Systems