At the heart of XS Aviation is a passionate and experienced team. Without the team, XS Aviation wouldn’t be what it is today.  

What do we bring to the table?


We believe that personal relationships are the key to an ever-growing business environment, and our team ensures that our hands-on approach creates good business for both our customers and ourselves alike. With a customer-focused environment, the XS Aviation team works to bring the best service and solutions to every aviation professional.

Bringing all levels of combined expertise into the mix, the team can provide up to all levels of information about aviation-related topics and can efficiently solve any needs that come from these. From quality aircraft surplus management, sales and exchanges to repair management services, nothing is too big too tackle and no need is too small to fill. Our team are trained professionals who can act swiftly in fast-paced situations, while not compromising on service or supply.

What do we bring to the table?


With aviation-enthusiasts amongst our team, there is real sense of pride in the workforce. There is also a keen interest in making the industry sustainable for the better of the industry and for the better of the people in the industry. The team keeps each other accountable, making sure to recognise each other and all the hard work done. 

With combined expertise in the industry, the XS Aviation team continually strives to make XS Aviation the one-stop solution for all nose to tail aviation supply and set the benchmark for customers’ expectations across the field. 

First Team

Lucy Holland

Quality Control

Email – lh@xsa.aero

Lucy has been a keen enthusiast of Military Aviation since childhood and is particularly fond of World-War II era aircraft. She is also a well-trained chef, but somehow hates cooking! Lucy is a qualified Internal Auditor and has a great understanding of the QMS. If that wasn’t enough, Lucy has a few hobbies which include photography and her love of flight translates into her personal life where she keeps a bird aviary with around 20 budgies.

Myles Corey

Managing Director

Email – mc@xsa.aero

Myles is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the business, from strategic planning to day-to-day operations. With over a decade of experience in the aviation industry, Myles has developed an in-depth understanding of the market and the needs of our customers. Throughout his career, Myles have focused on building strong relationships with both customers and suppliers, always striving to provide the highest levels of service and quality. 

Gareth Corey

Sales Director

Email – gc@xsa.aero

Since leaving education, Gareth worked for a FTSE100 business and has been trained in various disciplines of the financial department before joining XS Aviation. Gareth has now been with us for 5 years. His good level of technical knowledge for various ATA chapters, particularly safety equipment and engines make him an integral part of the team. He is also very passionate about finding a cost-effective solution for customers with AOG spares requirements. As a father of two infants, Gareth enjoys days out exploring national attractions with his family.

Howard Sharp

Business Development Director

Email – hs@xsa.aero

Howard, our Business Development Director, formed XS Aviation alongside Ken Tracy in 2013 and has worked in the aviation industry for over 30 years. For the past 15 years he has focused his attention towards building a network of contacts in Africa and has also worked with various banks and financial institutes as a mandated aircraft broker and Aviation Consultant.

Emma Sharp

HR Consultant

Email – hr@xsa.aero

Before joining XS Aviation in 2019, Emma oversaw the running of her family’s Graphic Design company. She has also been working as an independent HR consultant for the last 16 years. Emma is also a qualified personal trainer, and her passion lies in keeping fit, she’s a passionate yoga enthusiast.

Andrew McCloed

Quality Management Consultant

Email – quality@xsa.aero

Andrew is an industry respected Auditor, who has years of experience auditing MRO workshops and Spare Parts distributors. As a keen Sunderland supporter, Andrew enjoys going to football with his family at weekends and spending a lot of time with them.

Ken Tracy

Repairs Manager

Email – kt@xsa.aero

Ken has over 40 years’ worth of experience in MRO management. Previous experience includes being a General Manager of Inflite MRO Services who specialised in Aircraft Maintenance and operated a subsidiary components workshop, WAS Components Ltd. Ken is very Customer Relations focused.

Geoff Baker

Logistics

Email – gb@xsa.aero

Geoff is a very friendly guy, who has an art for perfection. Every package that leaves XS Aviation is done so to the highest expectations of our customers and with Geoff’s sharp eye for perfection, you can be assured this goes with of any shipment you receive from us. Geoff enjoys arts, history and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Geoff Stratton

Sales Executive

Email – gs@xsa.aero

Katie Barron

Customer Service Representative

Email – kb@xsa.aero

Chelsea Corey

Customer Service Representative

Email – cc@xsa.aero