Air Doc Services completes 75 PPIs in first three years
Air Doc Services (ADS) celebrated its third anniversary with the completion of its 75th pre-purchase inspection (PPI), averaging about one inspection every 14 days.
“We are proud to have reached these twin milestones and thank our clients for the trust they have placed in us,” said Mary Preud’homme (pictured centre), MD and co-founder, ADS. “From the outset, our vision has been to deliver a flexible and expertise-based approach to business aviation. Our intention is to continue to focus on exceptional quality client service and long-term relationship building. We look forward to the next three years and well beyond.”
Preud’homme has more than 20 years of aviation experience. Starting as a flight instructor, she became an airline pilot for ASL Airlines in Switzerland. Preud’homme then became a PPI Engineer for Jet Aviation in Basel. Prior to co-founding ADS, Mary was director of business development for Paramount Global Ferry Services in Ireland.
Fellow co-founder Rogerio Machado (pictured right) is an Aircraft Engineer (B1.1 + C) and Nominated Post Holder CAMO Management with more than 33 years of industry experience. Machado has held various roles including aircraft maintenance controller for NetJets Europe and as an assessor, PPI engineer, team leader, maintenance supervisor and mechanic with Jet Aviation in Switzerland.
“This is a good moment to reflect on our clients,” said Machado. “Based on our years of experience, Mary and I believe that clients value accountability and ownership above most else. Leveraging our expertise and providing highly personalised client service, we consistently aim to provide guidance that supports our clients through the entire lifecycle of their aircraft assets. We look forward to continuing to share in our clients’ success.”
The co-founders are supported by technical records administrator Alexandra Machado (pictured left).
In addition to offering PPIs and related services, ADS also assists with aircraft registration change support, aircraft records document digitisation, technical oversight and aircraft audits.
