Tony Swift is the Chief Operations Officer and Gulfstream Technical and Management Support Specialist for Swift Aviation Services and is responsible for on-site maintenance and support for several clients in the greater Atlanta area, as well as neighboring states. Tony has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aeronautics from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, and holds numerous aircraft certifications, including but not limited to a South Africa Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) aircraft and engine (A&E) license, the equivalent of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aircraft and power plant (A&P) license and is a certified Flight Safety International Master Technician for the Gulfstream G650/G650ER, G550/G500 and GV aircraft.
Prior to establishing Swift Aviation Services, Tony enjoyed a long and successful career with Gulfstream Aerospace. Over his 24 years with Gulfstream, Tony worked as a technician with the Savannah service drop-in crew and went on to become the mechanical team lead in the service center in Savannah. From October 2004 till June 2010, Tony was a member of the Gulfstream Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) team at Chievres Air Base in Belgium.
As a site lead, Tony managed the day-to-day maintenance of a C37-A (Gulfstream GV) aircraft for the U.S. Air Force. In July 2010, Tony joined the Gulfstream Field Service group as a Field Service Rep in New Jersey. Over the past 13 years, this position took Tony and his family from New Jersey to Cape Town, South Africa and then Atlanta, Georgia. In this position, Tony was responsible for responding to the technical support needs of Gulfstream customers throughout the area he supported. Tony is currently based in Atlanta, Ga.
A native of South Africa and a South African Air Force Veteran, Tony immigrated to America in hopes of furthering his career in the aviation and maintenance market. His passion for airplanes has
allowed him to not only further his knowledge and experience in a niche market but has also given him the opportunity to travel and explore the world while assisting and supporting clients. Tony enjoys spending time with family and friends, boating and fishing on the lake and is an avid Springbok Rugby Team supporter.
Aircraft Certifications:
Tony Swift is Gulfstream trained and Flight Safety trained in the following aircraft and aircraft
systems:
- Gulfstream G280
- Gulfstream GII/GIII
- Gulfstream GIV/GIV MSG-3/G300/G400
- Gulfstream G350/G450
- Gulfstream GV (Master Technician)
- Gulfstream G500/G550 (Master Technician)
- Gulfstream GVII G500/G600
- Gulfstream G650/G650ER (Master Technician)
Non-Aircraft specific qualifications:
- FAA A&P
- NCAAT AET with Comm and NAV endorsements
