MILT, MInstLM
e: pmchenry@cardiffmet.ac.uk
t: +44 (0)29 2020 5587
Specialist Subject Areas
Freight and Logistics, Dangerous Goods, Aviation Operations.
Biography
Peter spent twenty five years serving in the Royal Air Force; during
this time he served not only in the UK but also spent many years
overseas, including a total of nine years in Cyprus. He was fortunate to
be selected for a unique squadron that supported numerous missions for
across the globe and he has literally travelled around the world. His
favourite places to visit include Hawaii, Calgary and New Orleans.
Following his exploits in the RAF he worked in Bristol in a freight
forwarding role and in Chepstow as an Operations Manager for a Tesco
support services site. The call of adventure was obviously too much and
Peter was headhunted to assist in setting up the Combined Air Transport
Operation in Kandahar, Afghanistan. This involved the handling of all
aircraft, arriving at the airfield, operated by the international
community in support of the military mission within Afghanistan.
Following three and a half years in Kandahar he was recruited for a
company in Dubai to set up an operations cell to transport fresh fruit
and vegetables by air into Afghanistan. This was followed by a year back
in the UK before setting out again. This time he was based at Baghdad
International Airport, Iraq as Air Operations Manager for a company
providing air transport to the US embassy and contractors.
Peter is currently employed by CSAD as Resource Logistics Officer
where his responsibilities include the management of student work
spaces, control of resources and materials for use by students and any
other duties as detailed—– an old expression that covers a multitude of
sins.
