A Legacy of Excellence.
A Future in the Air.
Founded in 2005, AAG began in the Philippines as one of the inaugural organisations to introduce complete professional pilot training in the Asia‑Pacific region. With a vision to train and develop world-class pilots and future leaders for the aviation industry, AAG set a new standard for pilot education while establishing its first training centre in Clark, Pampanga.
Global Reach
Campuses in The Philippines, India and Indonesia.
Flight Deck Ready
Airline-standard training using SOPs and Competency-Based Training & Assessment
Singular Mission
Quality, scalability and community impact
Worldwide Presence
Thousands of graduates flying with major airlines
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Our Commitment to Our Team Members
Service Excellence
Team Work
Customer Satisfaction
Chairman, AAG
Cherian Thomas
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Chief Executive Officer, AAG
Atty. Lourielee Garcia
Atty. Lourie serves as Chief Executive Officer of Alpha Aviation Group Limited (UK), leading global strategy, governance, and business transformation across the Group’s aviation training and investment platforms. With over two decades of executive experience across law, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions and strategic consulting, she brings a powerful blend of legal acumen and strategic leadership. Completed the Program for Leadership Development at Harvard Business School, Lourielee is recognized for driving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and governance integrity across multinational organizations in the UK and Asia
Chief Finance Officer
Christine Legaspi
Christine is the key financial partner to the Board, driving AAG's growth strategy and financial resilience since 2011. A licensed CPA with over 20 years of leadership experience, she combines strategic vision with rigorous financial discipline. Christine oversees IFRS/GAAP compliance, risk management, and capital market activities, ensuring long-term stability while enabling sustainable business expansion.
Chief Technology Officer
Lani Flores
Lani spearheads AAG’s technology strategy and digital transformation agenda, aligning IT with business priorities to drive operational efficiency, system integration, and measurable improvements in safety, quality, and customer experience. With over 25 years of global leadership experience across North America and Asia, she is recognized for building high-performing teams and successfully delivering complex, enterprise-wide programs. Her leadership ensures that technology innovation and automation remain central to advancing AAG’s mission of excellence, reliability, and industry-leading standards.
Chief Marketing Officer
Meenal Bhat
Meenal leads AAG’s brand and marketing strategy across Asia, driving strategic alignment, market access, and sustainable growth. With over 22 years of experience, she blends deep expertise in marketing analytics with a strong focus on capability development—having trained more than 2,000 marketers across the industry. Meenal has successfully spearheaded high-impact growth initiatives for leading multinational corporations, positioning her as a transformative leader in building brands, unlocking markets, and shaping the next generation of marketing professionals.
Director for Indian Operations
Cristopher Magdangal
Cris brings a distinguished 30-year leadership career, including his role as former AAG Group COO, which resulted in significant regional growth and organizational impact. An Armed Forces veteran and recipient of the Presidential Legion of Honor, he now applies his visionary and strategic leadership to establish and expand AAG’s presence throughout the high-potential Indian market.
Country Manager, AAG Philippines
Capt. Vicente Casibang
As Country Manager of AAG Philippines, Capt. Vic oversees compliance, training, and business operations across AAG, AICAT, and AIMS. With a background as an Air Force pilot, airline captain, and A320 examiner, he has championed programs that advanced aviation training standards. Capt. Vic also leads the Aviation School Association of the Philippines, advocating for flight schools nationwide
Group Business Development Director
Peh Teng Keng
TK drives organizational growth by executing strategic expansions, identifying new markets, and forming vital partnerships. Drawing on 4,600+ flight hours and senior command experience, he translates high-stakes operational leadership into successful commercial initiatives, having established training centers globally and graduated over 400 airline pilots.
Group Human Resources Director
Maia Calderhead
A strategic, people-centric HR leader with over 15 years of international experience across diverse industries. As Head of Group Human Resources, Maia drives the organization’s talent strategy, ensuring alignment between people initiatives and AAG’s business growth. She leads the design and implementation of high-impact frameworks for employee engagement, performance, and leadership development, fostering a culture of excellence and inclusivity. Recognized for spearheading group-wide retention and culture programs, Maia has been instrumental in shaping a unified, future-ready workforce that supports long-term organizational success.
Group Head of Student Affairs & Client Relations
Maria Rufina Santos
Fina drives the consistent delivery of the ONE AAG brand experience across global training platforms, Â overseeing the standardization and execution of all Student Affairs and Client Relations (SACRE) processes across platforms. She manages global team capabilities, and owns the group-wide feedback, scheduling, and alumni engagement programs. An expert in Customer Service Management and Student Relationship Fostering , she holds a Master of Management from the University of the Philippines. Her academic achievements include being Valedictorian at Mission College, USA , ensuring a holistic, quality-driven approach to client care and student diversity.
Group Head of Training and Safety Standards
Capt. Stefan T. Schmidt
Capt. Stefan leads AAG’s training and safety standards, ensuring the organization consistently meets and exceeds the highest global benchmarks. With 30+ years of aviation experience, including senior regulatory roles with the Lufthansa Group, IATA, and EASA, he brings unparalleled expertise in operational oversight, compliance, and curriculum innovation. His leadership is instrumental in shaping industry-leading aviators through rigorous training frameworks and forward-looking safety practices.
Head of Quality and Compliance,
Ayessa Bajamundi
Ayessa leads AAG’s Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance functions, ensuring adherence to international aviation standards and corporate governance across all operations. With deep expertise in EASA, FAA, ICAO, and ISO 9001 frameworks, she drives strategic initiatives in quality systems, audits, and risk management. Ayessa has successfully led multiple regulatory audits with zero Level 1 findings and spearheaded the integration of safety and compliance frameworks, elevating AAG’s global reputation for operational excellence.
Group Head for Simulator Training Systems
Victor Dufort
Victor oversees the operational readiness, safety, and lifecycle management of AAG’s global simulator fleet. He joined AAG in 2007 after more than 20 years at CAE Inc., where he led over 60 Level D simulator installations worldwide, he has played a pivotal role in advancing AAG’s technical infrastructure. Victor’s leadership has been key in establishing world-class maintenance programs and ensuring compliance with ICAO, EASA, FAA, and CAAP standards—delivering safe, efficient, and future-ready training systems for pilots worldwide.
Simulator Maintenance Branch Head
Hugues Lemire
With nearly three decades of experience in flight simulation technology, Hugues oversees AAG’s Simulator Maintenance operations, ensuring every system performs with precision and reliability. He has helped certify almost 50 simulators to EASA and FAA standards and was instrumental in building AAG’s Simulator Maintenance Department and digital maintenance systems, strengthening the organization’s reputation for training excellence.
Head of IT and Facilities
Steve Montambeault
Steve Montambeault leads AAG’s IT and Facilities operations, ensuring seamless integration between digital infrastructure and physical environments. With over 25 years of experience in aviation technology and simulator maintenance, he has driven key digital transformation initiatives, cybersecurity enhancements, and inter-site infrastructure upgrades. A former CAE simulation systems expert, Steve helped establish AAG’s Simulator Maintenance Department and continues to lead modernization programs that enhance efficiency, reliability, and innovation across the organization.
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