About Consultant

Capt. Donal Cotter brings 45 years of experience in aviation, working in multiple airlines globally and for the CAA in Ireland, with a proven record in implementing and managing Aviation Regulatory changes within Civil Aviation Authorities and Airlines to ensure safety and reliability within the Regulatory and Airline platforms.

Donal has held Senior managerial positions in airlines, e.g.: Director of Flight Operations Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) Connect, Vice President Regulatory Affairs in Qatar Airways and Manager Airline Standards in the Irish Aviation Authority. Donal is a current Captain Airbus A320neo and previously Captain on Boeing 737NG, Challenger 605 Business jet and numerous Helicopter types.

Donal possesses a degree from National College of Ireland / Carlow IT, BBS –Bachelor of Business (Hons) Degree in Airline Management and has also Pilot and Flight Training from the College of Irish Air Corps and Cadet School Military College.

He has lectured on Safety and Compliance for numerous Aviation Organisations globally.



Service Expertise

  • Flight Operations
  • Flight Safety
  • Airline Expert
  • Authorities Expert
  • Safety Programme Planning
45 Years
of Experience
FLIGHT OPERATIONS & SAFETY