Client Testimonials

“I have worked with David over many years to develop international business development opportunities for the UK’s aerospace supply chain. David has a unique insight into the capabilities of the supply chain, especially in the North West of England, and understands that global competition provides both risks and opportunities for the UK’s aerospace sector.”

Paul Calver
Director of CALVCO Global Strategy Specialists

“We have worked with David on a number of supply chain development programmes in the UK and North America. David has the ability to motivate the senior leadership team of a company to engage in the continuous improvement journey, to support the strategic plan, and to work in collaboration with partners to ensure the company receives all of the expert assistance required.”

Mark Hughes & Phil Jones
Joint Chief Executive Officers, Redthorn Ltd

Hycrome Aerospace has benefitted from working with David Bailey on a number of supply chain improvement programmes. In 2021, we have worked with David and Aerospace Consulting to develop an improvement plan that has been successful in securing UK government funding from the SC21 Competitiveness & Growth Programme that will support our ongoing supply chain excellence journey.

Stephen Kelly
Operations Director, Hycrome Aerospace

“Silcoms has worked with David and Aerospace Consulting over many years. David has used his significant knowledge and real-world experience to help us understand our current capabilities and to support the development of our strategy and improvement plan.”

Clive Winby
Commercial Director at Silcoms

“Addison have worked closely with David and Aerospace Consulting over several years to improve our business. David has shared his unique insight and experience of all aspects of the UK Aerospace Supply Chain to help us develop and enhance our strategic direction.”

Marcus Addison
Group Managing Director at Addison

“A&G Precision and Sons ltd. have worked closely with Dr David Bailey on structured improvement programmes for a number of years. David has been a pivotal figure in the development and roll out of these initial programmes which placed A&G in an excellent position when joining the ADS SC 21 O/E programme with the initial assessment delivering a silver award followed by two years as a gold award winner. David has further supported A&G in the NMCL assessment and delivering the Competitiveness and Growth Charters, Business Case and a 24 month government funded training programme. This support has had a significant and positive impact on the business and A&G are happy to endorse David as a dedicated professional who we always look forward to working with on our continuous improvement journey”

Arthur Pinder
CEO and Chairman at A&G Precision and Sons Ltd

“Any organisation looking for consultancy in relation to improving their business within the Aerospace Sector could do no better than working with Aerospace Consulting. David Bailey is the go to person for Continuous Improvement and has been involved in assisting many companies within the Aerospace Supply Chain to achieve improvements in operating costs, thereby increasing profitability & helping towards staff retention and ultimately to go on to Achieve Awards within the industry. He has done this not only in the UK but also internationally at the highest level. His network of relationships within the Prime Organisations is extensive to say the least. As a speaker he is an asset to any event organiser looking for informed opinions relating to strategy within the Aerospace Sector. As CEO of North West Aerospace Alliance, I will certainly continue to engage David to work with us as our industry specialist and provider of Supply Chain Improvement activities.”

Sharon McDonald
Chief Executive Officer at North West Aerospace Alliance

“David Bailey is clearly one of the U.K's leading experts on the Aerospace sector. His breadth of experience in so many areas has equipped him with a calibre of capability and top echelon understanding of the industry in terms of its past performance, current abilities and future strategic direction. His intensive and structured understanding of supply chains in relation to technological, operational, financial and business performance is unrivalled and this has enabled him to significantly impact individual company growth and efficiency on many occasions. His pedigree of expertise has deservedly won for him a deep level of respect across the whole sector where his empathetic approach puts him at the centre of a thriving network of respected relationships across this country and internationally. He fundamentally grasps the high ideals of collaboration and world class performance that are at the core of what is necessary for this industry to achieve its goals in this highly competitive global environment. His lasting involvement with our organisation here at the NWAA as a catalyst to operational excellence and change dynamics is something I consider as vital to our future.”

Neil J McKay
Chairman of North West Aerospace Alliance
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