Daniel Shaw

Head of Air Service @ BAE Systems Air | Data Analysis, Account Management

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As Head of Air Service at BAE Systems Air since November 2025, I lead pilot training, electronic warfare training, flight operations, and synthetic training. With accountability for flight safety and key performance indicators tied to synthetic device availability, I focus on delivering excellence in operational readiness and training outcomes. With over two decades in the aerospace and defense sector, including 23 years as a Royal Air Force fighter pilot and senior roles in training and consultancy, I bring a wealth of experience in requirements analysis, account management, and data analysis. My mission is to drive cohesive capabilities that align with organizational objectives, ensuring safety, precision, and innovation.

Experience

  • Head of Air Service at BAE Systems Air
    Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

    Responsible for pilot training, electronic warfare training, flight operations and synthetic training. Accountable Manager for Flight Safety and payment linked to synthetic device availability KPI.

  • Senior Instructor Pilot at BAE Systems Strategic Aerospace Services LLC
    Jul 2022 - Nov 2025 · 3 yrs 5 mos

    Senior Instructor Pilot for BSL at Dukhan Air Base, leading the entry to service for the Qatar Emiri Air Force Typhoon.

  • Capability Consultant at Inzpire Ltd
    Oct 2019 - Jul 2022 · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Royal Air Force (RAF) (23 yrs)
    • Fighter Pilot
      Aug 1999 - Jul 2022 · 23 yrs

    • Executive Officer
      Jun 2017 - Oct 2019 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    • Program Manager
      May 2014 - Nov 2016 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Capability management role and requirements manager.

  • Chair Of The Board Of Directors at THE RAINBOW CENTRE (MARHAM)
    Jun 2014 - Oct 2016 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    Unpaid role as chair of the board of directors of an Ofsted Outstanding nursery and pre-school. With circa 450 children, 90 staff and annual turnover of £1.3m.