Marcus Mimms
Managing Director
Marcus brings over two decades of leadership experience within air traffic control training and aviation services, including serving as Accountable Manager for multiple ICAO states as well as a UK CAA-approved Initial Training Organisation (ITO).
Connect on LinkedInIn a world short of air traffic controllers, access to the right expertise is critical.
— Marcus Mimms
About Marcus
His expertise are grounded in the end-to-end management and delivery of ATCO training, from regulatory compliance and safety assurance through to commercial performance, capacity planning, and operational scalability.
Key areas include:
- Leadership and governance of CAA-approved ATCO training organisations (ITO/ATO) - Air Traffic Management (ATM) and Air Navigation Services (ANS) operations - Safety Management Systems (SMS) and Quality Management Systems (QMS) - Regulatory compliance (UK CAA, ICAO, EASA frameworks) - ATCO training strategy, capacity planning, and competency development - International programme delivery and multi-site training operations - Commercial growth, bid strategy, and long-term ANSP partnerships
His experience combines regulatory accountability, operational delivery, and commercial leadership in safety-critical environments.
Biography Marcus has held senior leadership roles within a UK CAA-approved Initial Training Organisation (ITO), including serving as Accountable Manager for the UK’s only privately owned certified ATC training provider. In this capacity, he held full responsibility for regulatory compliance, safety oversight, training delivery, and organisational performance within a complex, safety-critical environment.
As Managing Director of Global ATS Limited, Marcus led the organisation through a period of significant growth, transformation, and eventual acquisition. He was responsible for global training and consultancy delivery, supporting Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs), regulators, and aviation organisations across the UK, Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
Throughout his career, Marcus has built a strong track record of delivering international training programmes, securing major contracts, and developing long-term strategic partnerships. His experience spans the full lifecycle of aviation training operations, from large-scale programme mobilisation and regulatory approval through to performance optimisation and organisational scaling.
Marcus combines deep operational credibility with strong commercial acumen, bringing a practical, results-driven approach to solving complex aviation challenges.
Marcus now focuses on providing independent oversight and connecting organisations with the specialist expertise required to address industry challenges, including the global shortage of air traffic controllers.
