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About Us
Where Curiosity Takes Flight!
At Junior Aviation Training Program, we’re on a mission to make curiosity contagious. Our Junior Aviation Training Program opens the cockpit to kids, showing them that STEM and flight are more than just subjects they’re adventures waiting to happen.
Through self paced, hands on kits, we turn big ideas into small discoveries, guided by easy video tutorials and screen light fun. With three skill levels and an upcoming PPL inspired Graduate Program, we help learners dream higher, think smarter, and build the confidence to soar.
Because when kids start learning with lift, there’s no limit to how high they’ll go.
Our Mission
Our mission is to spark lifelong curiosity by introducing young minds to Aviation and STEM through engaging, hands on learning. At Junior Aviation Program, we believe in empowering the next generation to think creatively, explore fearlessly, and develop real world skills that help them soar in the air and beyond.
Meet The Team
Andy Keil
Program Manager
Andy Keil comes from well known aviation family, with a father and brother steeped in Air Force, Airline and light aircraft activities and career’s. Following a 6 year stint as an officer in the South African Air Force, he moved into the commercial sector as an entrepreneur, building companies in the road rehabilitation and safety arenas, as well as restaurant and low cost housing. His forte is in staff training and business management, with over 47 years of experience. He has always had a passion for aviation and has been chosen to represent his country 6 times in different areas of model aviation and is a multiple national champion.
Mark Honiball
Director
Mark Honiball is a qualified Chartered Accountant and Chief Financial Officer with extensive experience across information technology, commodities trading, and both listed and privately owned companies. He trained with Arthur Andersen & Co., with a focus on computer risk management, and has held senior financial leadership roles across multiple industries. Outside of work, Mark is a father of two who enjoys 4×4 adventures, bush trips, and restoring classic motor cars.
Mike Puzey
Director
Mike Puzey born in 1966, Mike is a man on a mission, always working on some interesting project. As a qualified master Aviation Engineer, Mike is well known in the motor racing and aviation sphere’s, an entrepreneurial businessman and product designer, with many patents to his name and mass production of unique products in the far East. As a passionate aviator who restores classic and investment aircraft as a side-line, he is enthusiastic about bringing young people into the world of aviation and related technology.
Alastair Treasure
Director
Alastair Treasure brings extensive experience in customer relations and client service, supporting smooth and effective engagement across all client interfaces. Known for his calm, solutions focused approach, he plays a key role in mentoring support teams, improving operational efficiency, and consistently exceeding service level agreements. His work is essential in managing relationships with students, parents, donors, and support partners.
Ross Field
International Operations
Ross Field served seven years as an Air Force Air Traffic Controller before building a 35 year career in commercial insurance across Africa, the UK, and Australia, specialising in aviation cover for airlines, charter operators, and private aircraft. A dedicated 4×4 enthusiast, he has spent the past 15 years supporting extreme off-road events with ground control and aircraft cover for search and rescue operations, alongside multiple overland journeys between the equator and South Africa.
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