Nadeem Syed - CEO
Capt. Nadeem Syed is an aviation professional who has been serving the industry for over 27 years. In that time, Capt. Syed has accumulated over 15,000 flight hours on a variety of commercial aircraft such as the Airbus A320/A330/A340-300/A340-500 and Boeing B767/B757.
Nadeem started in aviation as a pilot, employed by carriers such as Emirates Airline, Gulf Air and Canada 3000 Airlines as well as charter and corporate carriers. He has served in numerous roles in the aviation industry covering, but not limited to, administration, management and training.
Having worked in many facets of aviation, Mr. Syed is well versed in all aspects of the industry. His main aspiration is to have Air Meridian assist aviation organisations achieve an impact in world aviation.
Nadeem started in aviation as a pilot, employed by carriers such as Emirates Airline, Gulf Air and Canada 3000 Airlines as well as charter and corporate carriers. He has served in numerous roles in the aviation industry covering, but not limited to, administration, management and training.
Having worked in many facets of aviation, Mr. Syed is well versed in all aspects of the industry. His main aspiration is to have Air Meridian assist aviation organisations achieve an impact in world aviation.
Capt. Robert Clarke - Flight Operations
Capt. Clarke started his career in the Royal Canadian Air Force after which, he joined Air Canada where he had a successful career with the Canadian national airline. He held the position of Chief Pilot on the Airbus A330/A340 fleet and has served as a management pilot within the carrier for most of his career.
Robert was also on the test and acceptance team for the purchase of the A330/A340. He has been a pioneer in the aviation industry due to his involvement in the development of current and future aviation practices. Capt. Clarke worked on a committee for the testing and development of Future Air Navigation System (FANS) and also served on the Specifications Working Group, for development of the A340-500 series aircraft by Airbus industries.
Capt. Clarke developed the Crew Resources Management (CRM) program at Air Canada as well as developing the Emergency Response Team. Robert brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the flight operations division and has been incredibly influential in the way flight operation departments are run and managed throughout the world.
Robert was also on the test and acceptance team for the purchase of the A330/A340. He has been a pioneer in the aviation industry due to his involvement in the development of current and future aviation practices. Capt. Clarke worked on a committee for the testing and development of Future Air Navigation System (FANS) and also served on the Specifications Working Group, for development of the A340-500 series aircraft by Airbus industries.
Capt. Clarke developed the Crew Resources Management (CRM) program at Air Canada as well as developing the Emergency Response Team. Robert brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the flight operations division and has been incredibly influential in the way flight operation departments are run and managed throughout the world.
Capt. Oral Smith - Flight Operations
Captain Smith has over 30 years experience, knowledge and expertise in the commercial aviation industry and served in a variety of roles in that time. Oral has held positions in flight operations, technical and training management within business and commercial aviation. Captain Smith has worked for world renowned airlines and holds several wide-body aircraft type ratings. This includes all Airbus products as well as captaining the world's largest passenger aircraft.
He possesses over 15 years of expertise in aviation training and pilot examination with a particular emphasis on Airbus aircraft. Captain Smith's exceptional abilities of critical thinking, problem solving, communication and technical knowledge have set him apart within the industry. His unwavering demand for exceptionally high standards, attention to detail and a reputation for being immensely dedicated make Captain Smith an integral part of our team.
He possesses over 15 years of expertise in aviation training and pilot examination with a particular emphasis on Airbus aircraft. Captain Smith's exceptional abilities of critical thinking, problem solving, communication and technical knowledge have set him apart within the industry. His unwavering demand for exceptionally high standards, attention to detail and a reputation for being immensely dedicated make Captain Smith an integral part of our team.
513.215.1252 // c.jones@company.com
Neil Lunt - In-Flight
Mr. Lunt entered the airline environment over twenty years ago, working for two International airlines in that time before joining Air Meridian Inc. Possessing a Masters degree in Business Administration (Total Quality Management and Hospitality); it has allowed Mr. Lunt to excel in the in-flight services arena.
Neil has held several key roles in the in-flight services environment including; Senior Recruitment Officer, Check Purser, Internal Auditor to ISO 9000/2 regulations, Product Development, Cabin Crew performance and evaluation manager. He has been part of a team that has experienced 30 years of continuous success in in-flight service at an international standard and brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and expertise in his field.
Neil has held several key roles in the in-flight services environment including; Senior Recruitment Officer, Check Purser, Internal Auditor to ISO 9000/2 regulations, Product Development, Cabin Crew performance and evaluation manager. He has been part of a team that has experienced 30 years of continuous success in in-flight service at an international standard and brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and expertise in his field.
Joanna Plant - In-Flight and Regulatory Affairs
Ms Plant has over 20 years of aviation experience and served in a variety of management positions with Air Canada. Joanna has vast experience in cabin crew training, cabin crew management, regulatory affairs, operations, scheduling and labour relations.
Ms Plant has introduced numerous initiatives that have seen cabin crew and operational improvements within the airline industry. While at Air Canada, Joanna implemented and oversaw several changes that promulgated the airline to be voted best North American airline by SkyTrax and has become a highly profitable entity. After a distinguished career with Air Canada, Ms Plant has also assisted other industries, such as the health and medical industry, to adopt aviation practices in order to improve safety and procedures in several areas.
Ms Plant has introduced numerous initiatives that have seen cabin crew and operational improvements within the airline industry. While at Air Canada, Joanna implemented and oversaw several changes that promulgated the airline to be voted best North American airline by SkyTrax and has become a highly profitable entity. After a distinguished career with Air Canada, Ms Plant has also assisted other industries, such as the health and medical industry, to adopt aviation practices in order to improve safety and procedures in several areas.
Peter Wanner - Finance
Mr. Wanner has served in numerous management positions during his 40 year career as an accountant. He initially started his aviation finance career with Worldways airline in 1983. Since then he has served with many airlines and aviation related companies in the capacity of Chief Financial Officer.
Peter has also served in the petrochemical industry, as well as the manufacturing industry. Since 1990, Mr. Wanner has operated a successful consultancy in aviation fuel management, financing and interim chief financial officer for airlines and other industries in his vast field of experience. Regarded as one of Canada’s best Fuel Management consultants, Peter possesses vast respect in the aviation community in Canada and internationally.
Peter has also served in the petrochemical industry, as well as the manufacturing industry. Since 1990, Mr. Wanner has operated a successful consultancy in aviation fuel management, financing and interim chief financial officer for airlines and other industries in his vast field of experience. Regarded as one of Canada’s best Fuel Management consultants, Peter possesses vast respect in the aviation community in Canada and internationally.
Nadeem Syed - CEO
Capt. Nadeem Syed is an aviation professional who has been serving the industry for over 27 years. In that time, Capt. Syed has accumulated over 15,000 flight hours on a variety of commercial aircraft such as the Airbus A320/A330/A340-300/A340-500 and Boeing B767/B757.
Nadeem started in aviation as a pilot, employed by carriers such as Emirates Airline, Gulf Air and Canada 3000 Airlines as well as charter and corporate carriers. He has served in numerous roles in the aviation industry covering, but not limited to, administration, management and training.
Having worked in many facets of aviation, Mr. Syed is well versed in all aspects of the industry. His main aspiration is to have Air Meridian assist aviation organisations achieve an impact in world aviation.
Nadeem started in aviation as a pilot, employed by carriers such as Emirates Airline, Gulf Air and Canada 3000 Airlines as well as charter and corporate carriers. He has served in numerous roles in the aviation industry covering, but not limited to, administration, management and training.
Having worked in many facets of aviation, Mr. Syed is well versed in all aspects of the industry. His main aspiration is to have Air Meridian assist aviation organisations achieve an impact in world aviation.
Capt. Robert Clarke - Flight Operations
Capt. Clarke started his career in the Royal Canadian Air Force after which, he joined Air Canada where he had a successful career with the Canadian national airline. He held the position of Chief Pilot on the Airbus A330/A340 fleet and has served as a management pilot within the carrier for most of his career.
Robert was also on the test and acceptance team for the purchase of the A330/A340. He has been a pioneer in the aviation industry due to his involvement in the development of current and future aviation practices. Capt. Clarke worked on a committee for the testing and development of Future Air Navigation System (FANS) and also served on the Specifications Working Group, for development of the A340-500 series aircraft by Airbus industries.
Capt. Clarke developed the Crew Resources Management (CRM) program at Air Canada as well as developing the Emergency Response Team. Robert brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the flight operations division and has been incredibly influential in the way flight operation departments are run and managed throughout the world.
Robert was also on the test and acceptance team for the purchase of the A330/A340. He has been a pioneer in the aviation industry due to his involvement in the development of current and future aviation practices. Capt. Clarke worked on a committee for the testing and development of Future Air Navigation System (FANS) and also served on the Specifications Working Group, for development of the A340-500 series aircraft by Airbus industries.
Capt. Clarke developed the Crew Resources Management (CRM) program at Air Canada as well as developing the Emergency Response Team. Robert brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the flight operations division and has been incredibly influential in the way flight operation departments are run and managed throughout the world.
Capt. Oral Smith - Flight Operations
Captain Smith has over 30 years experience, knowledge and expertise in the commercial aviation industry and served in a variety of roles in that time. Oral has held positions in flight operations, technical and training management within business and commercial aviation. Captain Smith has worked for world renowned airlines and holds several wide-body aircraft type ratings. This includes all Airbus products as well as captaining the world's largest passenger aircraft.
He possesses over 15 years of expertise in aviation training and pilot examination with a particular emphasis on Airbus aircraft. Captain Smith's exceptional abilities of critical thinking, problem solving, communication and technical knowledge have set him apart within the industry. His unwavering demand for exceptionally high standards, attention to detail and a reputation for being immensely dedicated make Captain Smith an integral part of our team.
He possesses over 15 years of expertise in aviation training and pilot examination with a particular emphasis on Airbus aircraft. Captain Smith's exceptional abilities of critical thinking, problem solving, communication and technical knowledge have set him apart within the industry. His unwavering demand for exceptionally high standards, attention to detail and a reputation for being immensely dedicated make Captain Smith an integral part of our team.
513.215.1252 // c.jones@company.com
Neil Lunt - In-Flight
Mr. Lunt entered the airline environment over twenty years ago, working for two International airlines in that time before joining Air Meridian Inc. Possessing a Masters degree in Business Administration (Total Quality Management and Hospitality); it has allowed Mr. Lunt to excel in the in-flight services arena.
Neil has held several key roles in the in-flight services environment including; Senior Recruitment Officer, Check Purser, Internal Auditor to ISO 9000/2 regulations, Product Development, Cabin Crew performance and evaluation manager. He has been part of a team that has experienced 30 years of continuous success in in-flight service at an international standard and brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and expertise in his field.
Neil has held several key roles in the in-flight services environment including; Senior Recruitment Officer, Check Purser, Internal Auditor to ISO 9000/2 regulations, Product Development, Cabin Crew performance and evaluation manager. He has been part of a team that has experienced 30 years of continuous success in in-flight service at an international standard and brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and expertise in his field.
Joanna Plant - In-Flight and Regulatory Affairs
Ms Plant has over 20 years of aviation experience and served in a variety of management positions with Air Canada. Joanna has vast experience in cabin crew training, cabin crew management, regulatory affairs, operations, scheduling and labour relations.
Ms Plant has introduced numerous initiatives that have seen cabin crew and operational improvements within the airline industry. While at Air Canada, Joanna implemented and oversaw several changes that promulgated the airline to be voted best North American airline by SkyTrax and has become a highly profitable entity. After a distinguished career with Air Canada, Ms Plant has also assisted other industries, such as the health and medical industry, to adopt aviation practices in order to improve safety and procedures in several areas.
Ms Plant has introduced numerous initiatives that have seen cabin crew and operational improvements within the airline industry. While at Air Canada, Joanna implemented and oversaw several changes that promulgated the airline to be voted best North American airline by SkyTrax and has become a highly profitable entity. After a distinguished career with Air Canada, Ms Plant has also assisted other industries, such as the health and medical industry, to adopt aviation practices in order to improve safety and procedures in several areas.
Peter Wanner - Finance
Mr. Wanner has served in numerous management positions during his 40 year career as an accountant. He initially started his aviation finance career with Worldways airline in 1983. Since then he has served with many airlines and aviation related companies in the capacity of Chief Financial Officer.
Peter has also served in the petrochemical industry, as well as the manufacturing industry. Since 1990, Mr. Wanner has operated a successful consultancy in aviation fuel management, financing and interim chief financial officer for airlines and other industries in his vast field of experience. Regarded as one of Canada’s best Fuel Management consultants, Peter possesses vast respect in the aviation community in Canada and internationally.
Peter has also served in the petrochemical industry, as well as the manufacturing industry. Since 1990, Mr. Wanner has operated a successful consultancy in aviation fuel management, financing and interim chief financial officer for airlines and other industries in his vast field of experience. Regarded as one of Canada’s best Fuel Management consultants, Peter possesses vast respect in the aviation community in Canada and internationally.