Alan Rutter

Director International Operations for Partsbase Inc Aviation B2B, Aftermarket Information Database Consultant Advising on EMEA region, customers and culture Developing new business at trade shows in Paris, Dubai, Singapore, Farnborough & NBAA

Account Manager for British Airways and Sales Manager, EMEA. for a company founded by major global airlines British Airways, Air France, Iberia, Swiss Air, American Airlines, United Airlines, Continental Airlines and OEM’s Goodrich, Honeywell & UTC to deal in procurement, parts sales, maintenance

Establishing and managing a sales team within a MoD based support company attempting to enter the commercial market. Bidding functions and proposals on Type 45 Destroyer, Future A/C Carrier, Nimrod MRA4, Joint Strike Fighter, FLA (A400M). (NATO top-secret clearance).

Marketing and sales of a successful U.S. aviation information database product into EMEA. Negotiating contracts with OEM’s, Airlines, FBO’s, MRO facilities, Distributors, Dealers and Brokers. Arranging exhibitions such as Farnborough, Paris and Dubai.

Managing two 146 aircraft simulator programmes from bid stage through to acceptance including CAA/FAA requirements and equipment procurement. Managing and co-ordinating of sub-contractors to ensure key events are met, programme schedules maintained

Established a customer liaison department reporting to the Customer Support Manager (Visual). Responsible for customer relations. Ensuring bi-annual visits to customers in Europe, Africa, India and South America. • Founding of a 24 hour worldwide customer contact / on call service.

Building, Commissioning and Installation of Flight Simulators. Total system responsibility for main frame computers, software upgrades, control loading & hydraulic systems, visual systems, cockpit Avionics and hardware interface between computer and cockpit.