Ibom Air appoints new flight operations director

Ibom Air has announced the appointment of Capt. Banjana Bailor as its new Director of Flight Operations.

A statement by the group manager, Marketing and Communication, Aniekan Essienette in Uyo on Tuesday, said Bailor brings over 40 years of aviation experience and more than 20,000 flying hours to his new role.

According to the statement, he joins Ibom Air with “a distinguished career spanning line flying, flight crew training, and operational management.

“His expertise includes airline operations, safety management systems, and pilot leadership, positioning him as a key asset in the airline’s continued pursuit of operational excellence.”

Prior to his appointment, Bailor served in senior operational roles where he played a pivotal role in developing flight crew standards, enhancing safety culture, and implementing procedures aligned with global best practices.

Commenting on the appointment, the CEO of Ibom Air Mr. George Uriesi,  said, “We are pleased to welcome Captain Banjana Bailor to the Ibom Air team.

“His wealth of experience, technical competence and unwavering commitment to safety makes him the ideal fit to lead our flight operations as we continue to expand our network and uphold our reputation for scheduled reliability. We look forward to the impact he will bring to the team.”

The statement added that Bailor holds an Airline Transport Pilot License and has extensive operational experience on a wide range of aircraft, including the BAC 1-11 turbojet, DC-9, Saab SF-340 turboprop, CL-65 (CRJ-200 to CRJ-900), and the Boeing 737 NG. He is also an FAA-licensed Airplane and Powerplant-rated Mechanic.

He is an alumnus of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Technical College (NCAT), Zaria, and the Texas State Technical College, Waco, Texas, USA, where he earned an Associate degree in Applied Sciences with a major in Aircraft Maintenance Technology.

“With this appointment, Ibom Air continues to strengthen its leadership team, reaffirming its commitment to be a world-class African Regional Airline”, the statement added.