02/05/2026
We’re delighted to welcome Samu to our team as Airworthiness Review Staff, further reinforcing our technical and expertise representation in the Baltic area.
Samu started his aviation career within the Ilmavoimat - Flygvapnet - Finnish Air Force as an engineer on light and medium turboprop aircraft. He then transitioned to the Rajavartiolaitos - Gränsbevakningsväsendet - Finnish Border Guard, where he played an active role as Maintenance Manager and CAMO Manager supporting special mission operations involving a wide range of fixed-wing and rotorcraft platforms. With more than 25 years of experience in the aviation industry, Samu brings a strong and versatile skill set spanning airworthiness, engineering, maintenance oversight, and regulatory compliance.
His professional background reflects a deep involvement in both fixed wings aircrafts and helicopter operations within complex and highly regulated environments and involved in special missions. Samu has developed his career through hands-on technical roles and airworthiness-focused responsibilities, building extensive expertise in modifications, contracted maintenance, procurement, project management, quality audits, and safety management systems. He was actively involved in performing ARC extensions and managing Permit to Fly approvals, ensuring continued compliance with EASA requirements.
Holding an EASA Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence issued by the Finnish Civil Aviation Authorities, Samu is certified across a broad range of aircraft and helicopter types. His type experience includes business jets, fixed-wing commuter aircraft, and multiple helicopter platforms, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of diverse maintenance philosophies, operational profiles, and technical standards.
Based in Southern Finland, in the Helsinki area, Samu brings strong technical depth, a highly structured approach, and broad fleet exposure that align closely with our company’s standards and long-term objectives.
We are pleased to welcome Samu to the team and look forward to the expertise and reliability he will bring to our operations and continued growth.