Southern Californian charter and FBO specialist Air 7 has appointed Ben Nematzadeh as director of client services and employee development. Nematzadeh's responsibilities include the support, growth and continuing development of Air 7's FBO, Part 135 and Part 91 clientele and partner relationships.

Nematzadeh is a Cal State University of Northridge Cum Laude business management graduate who brings more than six years of 14 CFR FAR Part 91 and Part 135 aviation dispatch and flight coordination expertise. His experience includes point-of-contact charter scheduling, operational SMS auditing, vendor contract services negotiations and flight standards coordination with aviation organisations. He recently served as scheduler and assistant safety manager for Air 7's in-house dispatch department.

“I am looking forward to serving our clients and our valued employees in this new role,” he states. “The foundation of successful relationships requires understanding, competency, collaboration and timely solutions. We continue to build trust with our charter clients, brokers and aircraft owners with professionalism, responsive communication and action.”

Nematzadeh will also oversee Air 7's ongoing employee development, training and career growth opportunity initiatives.

“We encourage our employees to acquire advanced skills and knowledge as they grow with Air 7,” he continues. “Our employees are our best investment.”

Air 7's services include FBO, charter, aircraft sales, management, in-house dispatch, flight operations and hangar filming production facilities.