Zaher Deir
Managing Director
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Zak has always had a passion for aviation graduating in 1984 with a degree in Aircraft Engineering. Following this he joined Arab Wings of Jordan as the Chief of Maintenance. In 1991 Zak joined Executive Air Transport as the Director of Sales and Operations based in Saudi Arabia achieving year on year growth until his departure in 1994 to become the General Manager of SAMCO Aviation in Riyadh. After a successful career in SAMCO, Zak was asked to become the Managing Director of London Ashford Airport in Kent. Zak took the challenge head on, creating a state of the art VIP FBO, campaigning politically for airport expansion while securing over £20 Million in investment. In 2008 Zak decided to pursue his passion for business and established Jet Connections.
With over two decades of experience in corporate air transport including executive aircraft management and operations, VIP charter sales, aircraft sale & acquisition, Zak has the vision and intends to establish Jet Connections as a market leader within the private aviation sector.
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As a keen aviation enthusiast Zak obtained his private pilot licence from UK CAA in 2001, he enjoys flying in his Beechcraft Bonanza A36. Amongst other things Zak also enjoys travelling around the world experiencing new cultures and sights but most importantly, spending time with his family in the UK and in Jordan.
