Nicolas L.

Managing Director & Captain at Lohn Aviation™ Group | Business Aviation | Private Jet Operations | Fleet Strategy | Aircraft Acquisition | UHNW Mobility Solutions

Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany

About

Deutscher Luftfahrtmanager und Flugkapitän mit über 16 Jahren internationaler Erfahrung in Business Aviation. Gründer der Lohn Aviation® Group, mit Einsätzen für Regierungen, Königshäuser und UHNWIs weltweit. Fokus auf hochkomplexe Luftfahrt-, Infrastruktur- und Mobilitätsprojekte, kombiniert mit operativer Exzellenz und diskreter, präziser Betreuung anspruchsvoller Kunden. Experte in: • Private Jet Charter und Flugplanung • Flottenmanagement & Aircraft Acquisition • Flughafenoperationen und Infrastrukturoptimierung • EU-OPS & internationale Compliance

Experience

  • Geschäftsführer & Flugkapitän at Lohn Aviation® Group
    Aug 2009 - Present · 16 yrs 11 mos

    Privat geführte Luftfahrtgruppe mit Executive-, Charter- und Frachtbetrieb. Verantwortungsbereiche: • Strategische Leitung und langfristige Flottenentwicklung • Akquisition und Strukturierung moderner Flugzeugportfolios • Operative Aufsicht (Sicherheit, Compliance, Performance) • Direkte Kundenberatung für UHNWI, königliche Familien, Regierungen und Unternehmen • Entwicklung von Kurzbahn- und Spezialmission-Fähigkeiten • Internationale Netzwerkentwicklung und strategische Partnerschaften Kernfokus: Moderne Flottenstrategie, operative Exzellenz und hochgradig personalisierte Executive-Mobilität.

  • Business Advisor at Guidepoint
    May 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 2 mos

    • Strategic consulting for Business Aviation operations and infrastructure development • Advisory on Flight Operations, including efficiency optimization and compliance with EASA and ICAO standards • Expertise in Ad hoc Private Jet Charter, covering operational setup, dispatch optimization, and slot coordination • Advisory on Aircraft Finance and Fleet Planning, including acquisition support and cost–benefit analysis • Consulting on Airport Ground Handling processes and turnaround performance improvement • Collaboration with Private Equity firms on aviation-related Due Diligence and investment opportunities • Proven track record in Passenger Flow Management, enhancing throughput and customer experience at large international airports • Leadership in Airside and Landside Capacity Management, including terminal expansion projects and infrastructure optimization • Responsibility for Slot Allocation strategy and coordination with national and international aviation authorities • Cross-departmental Operations Management, ensuring efficiency, safety, and punctuality across all airport processes

  • Business Advisor at GLG
    May 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 2 mos

    • Strategic consulting for Business Aviation operations and infrastructure development • Advisory on Flight Operations, including efficiency optimization and compliance with EASA and ICAO standards • Expertise in Ad hoc Private Jet Charter, covering operational setup, dispatch optimization, and slot coordination • Advisory on Aircraft Finance and Fleet Planning, including acquisition support and cost–benefit analysis • Consulting on Airport Ground Handling processes and turnaround performance improvement • Collaboration with Private Equity firms on aviation-related Due Diligence and investment opportunities • Proven track record in Passenger Flow Management, enhancing throughput and customer experience at large international airports • Leadership in Airside and Landside Capacity Management, including terminal expansion projects and infrastructure optimization • Responsibility for Slot Allocation strategy and coordination with national and international aviation authorities • Cross-departmental Operations Management ensuring efficiency, safety, and punctuality across all airport processes

  • Einsatzleiter und Koordinator at Fraport AG
    Nov 2011 - Mar 2017 · 5 yrs 5 mos

    • Airside & Landside operational coordination • Infrastructure and capacity management • Personnel leadership in complex airport environments • EU-OPS and aviation regulatory compliance • Ground Operations oversight Built hands-on expertise in large-scale airport systems and high-density operational environments.