Director Military Aviation Authority
Air Vice-Marshal Steve Shell CB OBE MA RAF
Biography
Air Vice-Marshal S Shell was appointed on 12 December 2018.
His previous MOD roles include:
- NATO and EU Air Policy adviser, MOD
- Officer Commanding 27 Squadron
- Deputy Director Air & Littoral Manoeuvre, Cap AM
- Commanding Officer RAF Odiham and UK Chinook Force
- Personal Staff Officer to Commander-in-Chief Air Command
- Chief of Defence Staff Liaison Officer to Chairman of Joint Chiefs (US)
- Chief of Staff Operations (Air)
Director Military Aviation Authority
Director MAA responsibilities include:
- setting regulations and providing air safety assurance to DG Defence Safety Authority
- Senior Operating Subject Matter Expert for the Military Aviation Authority across all divisions
- leading and directing MAA strategy and coordinate the work of the independent Military Aviation Authority
- MOD link with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for aviation regulatory matters
- MOD link with Industry for design, manufacturing, maintenance, modification and certification standards and Contractor Accountable Manager organisations