Having been interested in aviation from an early age, a career in the industry seemed a natural choice. After graduation from University, Andy secured employment at Manchester Airport, later specialising in the air charter sector, in which he has over 25 years of experience. Andy has worked with elite sports teams, corporate, Government and military customers and a host of other clients, and is currently with the leading UK airline Jet2.com.
Born and raised in Manchester, Andy was educated at Bolton School, studying Russian at the University of Manchester. This included a period of study in the former Soviet Union.
Andy has been involved as a volunteer within the Community Rail movement for over 15 years, serving as Chair of Friends of Walkden Station for much of this time. The group were honoured to be awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service in 2015 in recognition of their work in their local community. Andy also serves as a Vice Chair of the South East Lancashire Community Rail Partnership based in Bolton, developing close links between the railway and the communities that it serves in the Bolton, Salford and Wigan areas.
Andy is married with one adult daughter, is resident in the city of Salford and is an overseas citizen of India.