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31 March

Relocating for Growth: Vytautas Kazukauskas’ Story

Some decisions take months of planning, while others can happen in an instant. For Vytautas Kazukauskas, CFO of Avion Express Brasil, the choice to move to Brazil was made in just 30 minutes. After a quick discussion with his wife, he embraced the opportunity to lead a new venture in a country he had always wanted to experience. With years of growth within the Avia Solutions Group and a passion for exploring new cultures, taking on a leadership role in Brazil felt like a natural next step.

28 January

KURT JENSEN — AVIA SOLUTIONS GROUP EMBODIES STABILITY, INNOVATION, AND EXCELLENCE

Meet Kurt Jensen, Station Manager at Aviator in Tromsø Airport, AKA “King of the North,” who was recently named Employee of the Year in the Game-changer category. This recognition left him feeling surprised and humbled but also very happy. “It’s such an honor to receive this award, especially considering how many talented people I work alongside,” Kurt shares.

22 January

DANIELIUS PASKEVIC — THRIVING IN A SUPPORTIVE, MOTIVATING, AND EMPOWERING WORKPLACE

Danielius Paskevic, the Lead of the Security Operations Center, has been honored as Employee of the Year in the Rising Talent category. “It feels amazing to be recognized,” Danielius shares. “I’m grateful for the support of my team — this achievement is as much theirs as it is mine. It motivates me to keep pushing for even better results.”

01 October

DYLAN ZHANG — FROM INTERN TO MANAGER IN JUST 3 YEARS

Dylan Zhang’s story is not an ordinary one. Since childhood, the APAC Private Charter Manager at Skyllence has been captivated by aviation. The thrill of flying and the idea of connecting people across the world fascinated Dylan — so when it was time to start his career, he knew he wanted to be a part of this dynamic industry.

22 April

UGNE VAITIEKUTE — AN INTERNSHIP TURNED INTO A FULFILLING CAREER

Ugne Vaitiekute, an Initial Structure Damage Evaluator at FL Technics, fell in love with aviation quite accidentally. As a high school student, she dreamt of studying dentistry or chemical engineering, but when she found the aeronautical engineering study program, she was sure that was it. Ugne realized it was exactly what she wanted.

06 February

PETER HODUR — A PILOT CAREER IS WORTH ALL THE HARD WORK

Peter Hodur’s journey into the aviation world began as a childhood dream and ended in a B737 Captain seat at our subsidiary AirExplore. In fact, it’s still ongoing — and Peter couldn’t be happier about having an opportunity to do what he always wanted.

26 January

MATIAS NIEMI — EXEMPLARY COURAGE AND A COMMITMENT TO PROFESSIONALISM

Matias Niemi, a Ramp Agent at our subsidiary Aviator, has recently been named the Employee of the Year in the category of Safety Guardian of the Year. And for a good reason. This award recognized Matias’s outstanding judgment, courage, and ability to react fast in an emergency, which he demonstrated in 2023. But let’s start from the very beginning.

22 January

HANNA LAVINSKAJA ― VISUALIZE SUCCESS & CELEBRATE ACHIEVEMENTS

In her role as Chief Business Development Officer for Locatory.com, Hanna Lavinskaja demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities throughout 2023, resulting in her winning the ‘Breakthrough Mastermind’ at Avia Solutions Group’s Employee of the Year Awards.

22 January

LINA SVEDARAUSKAITE — DYNAMIC WORKING ENVIRONMENT IS WHAT DRIVES ME FORWARD

For the Deputy Managing Director at BAA Training, Lina Svedarauskaite, aviation has “always had a mystical allure.” If given the chance to go back in time, Lina jokes she would’ve become the first female pilot. And we’re 100% sure she would’ve succeeded.

18 January

JUSTAS RINKEVICIUS — HERE, I HAVE ALL THE OPPORTUNITIES TO FULFILL MY VISION AND AMBITIONS

In the fast-paced and challenging world of aviation, recognition is reserved for those who consistently demonstrate exceptional dedication and performance. When Justas Rinkevicius, the Head of Commercial at Avion Express, was named the Employee of the Year 2023, it came as no surprise for any of his colleagues.