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

“AFD provided valuable support to a complex and challenging upgrade involving our customer, production and maintenance organisations, our US design office, and the responsible Military Aviation Authority. AFD always responded positively and effectively to support requests and their involvement in critical design reviews became essential in closing down queries and clarifying engineering decisions.”

Johannes Hien - Head of Design, Tenencia Aerospace Design

“AFD gave excellent service in all areas. When they joined the team the means of compliance for the structural airworthiness requirements were being re‐negotiated internationally. AFD quickly rationalised the HEC requirements and proposed a clear strategy for the strength substantiation and compliance demonstration, convincing EASA specialists in the process.”

Leon Winnert - DO Project Manager, AeroDAC

“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