Axel Trappmann has very profound experience in the civil and military aviation industry. Since completing his studies in aerospace engineering, he has consistently developed into an experienced leader in the military and civil aerospace industry. After his first career steps at the European manufacturer of military aircraft, he moved on to the European manufacturer of helicopters and aircraft components before joining the developer of an electrically powered vertical take-off and landing aircraft.

Core Competencies

• Quality and Safety
• Regulatory Compliance
• Airworthiness
• Design and Development
• Business Management Systems
• Programme Management
• Business Improvement and LEAN
• Organisational Development
• Support and Services (ILS)

Experience in leading positions (excerpt)

• Head of Safety, Quality and Compliance at a developer of innovative aircraft
• Head of Corporate Quality and Compliance at a developer of innovative aircraft
• Head of Approvals, Investigations and Standards at a European manufacturer of helicopters and aircraft components
• Airworthiness Director and Delegated Head of Engineering at a helicopter manufacturer based in France
• Head of Group Improvement and Organisation at a European manufacturer of helicopters and aircraft components