AVIATION PARTNERS AND SPECIALISTS LIMITED

Aviation Partners and Specialists (APS) is a dedicated centre of excellence that provides air‑crew training, operational and safety‑management solutions to airlines and approved training organisations (ATOs). Founded by Captain Andy O’Shea FRAeS – a 40‑year professional pilot with 27 years at Ryanair, where he oversaw the training of more than 10,000 pilots as Head of Training – APS draws on a deep well of industry experience and a network of specialist partners to help clients raise standards, improve efficiency and meet regulatory expectations.

APS’s consultancy portfolio covers the full spectrum of EASA‑focused services, including the design and optimisation of Safety Management Systems, compliance‑management structures, operator and ATO audits, and human‑talent assessments. For ATOs, the firm offers management‑structure advice, recruitment of key personnel, instructor‑training programmes, course development, and SMS implementation. Whether a short‑term project or a long‑term partnership, APS tailors its expertise to support airlines and training organisations in achieving the highest levels of safety and operational performance.