Our team has proven civilian and military aviation and logistics management experience for our clients around the world. Together, we provide ‘global aviation and logistics’ services to anyone looking for all-in-one solutions.
Andy Fleming
CEO
Andy Fleming is the Founder and CEO of ProCharter, which he established in 2010. He brings over 30 years of experience in aviation, beginning his career in the Royal Air Force (RAF) before holding senior board-level roles across the airline, travel, and leisure sectors.
Andy has built ProCharter into a specialist operator in remote, complex, and high-risk environments, working with governments, military organisations, and international agencies. His expertise spans aircraft leasing, charter operations, and strategic leadership in challenging operating conditions.
He holds a BA (Hons) in History and Politics and an MA in Philosophy.
Andy’s vision for ProCharter has consistently been to combine military-grade operational discipline with commercial agility, positioning the company as a market leader in the remote-site aviation sector.
Steve Day
COO
Steve joined ProCharter in 2013 to establish and lead the company’s Dubai operations. He brings over 35 years’ experience across Military and Commercial aviation, beginning with the Royal Air Force (RAF). Steve’s career has been focused managing aviation and logistics projects, operating in remote, complex, and high-risk environments.
Steve has worked extensively across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, including long-term assignments in Iraq, Afghanistan, Togo, Cyprus, and the South Atlantic. His operational leadership and on-the-ground experience are central to ProCharter’s capability in government, military, and humanitarian projects.
Shihaara Saheed
Operations Director
Shihaara (Shie) joined the team in 2014, bringing with her 20 years’ of experience in business development, freight forwarding, and aircraft charter operations. Her extensive background, having worked in key roles with UPS and Lufthansa, has made her an invaluable asset for our projects in Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, and East Africa.
Originally from Sri Lanka, Shie has resided and worked in Dubai for nearly two decades.
James Edward Saldaña
Communications Director
James joined the team in 2014. He’s worked in the Middle East, West Germany, East Africa, the Balkans, and Central Asia as a soldier in the U.S. Army and civilian military contractor since 1984. Working on projects ranging from an aviation operations manager in support of UN and African Union forces in Darfur, Sudan, to the design and deployment of logistical management systems used to track the movement of 100 million kg of air cargo per year into Afghanistan in support of American and ISAF forces in a dual role as an aviation operation manager at Kandahar Airfield.
James has also led media projects as an accredited journalist documenting conflicts in Kosovo, Israel, the Palestinian West Bank, and Iraq. He is a veteran of the US Army’s 101st Airborne Division and holds a B.F.A. in Art and Design (Honors) and an M.A. in Mass Communications and Media Arts. James is affiliated with Core Focus Group and IDC Films.
Ryan Duffy
Director of Strategy, Special Projects, Training & Consultancy
Ryan, a Royal Air Force (RAF) veteran, has led and delivered complex global multimodal transport operations, specialising in the movement of explosives, lithium batteries, sensitive equipment, and mission-critical freight. Ryan combines deep regulatory expertise with real-world operational leadership, ensuring compliance, safety, and delivery under the most demanding conditions.
Recognised for his work in transforming dangerous goods and logistics compliance within the UK Military, where he received an award presented by HRH Princess Anne.
A CBTA-certified Dangerous Goods Instructor, his ability to translate complex regulations into operationally effective systems makes him a trusted advisor to ProCharter partners. Ryan holds a BA (Hons) in Organisational Capability Development.
Ryan brings a rare combination of strategic insight, regulatory authority, and operational credibility, helping organisations move high-risk cargo safely, efficiently, and with total confidence.
Nishard Packiron
Operations Manager
Nishard possesses over 24 years of experience in operations, customer service, and commercial oversight. He has successfully managed aviation operations in remote and challenging locations, such as Iraq, Afghanistan, and Central Africa. As a qualified loadmaster, his practical experience significantly contributes to our operational success.
Originally from Sri Lanka, Nishard has lived and worked across several regions for two decades.
Nicodemus Ndeti
Regional Manager Africa
A supply chain professional with over 20 years of experience in international logistics, including serving the world’s most prominent oil & gas companies, UN, and other humanitarian organisations. Nicodemus has worked on many logistics operations in Africa, including project planning and start-up operations, shipping, customs formalities, camp management/base support, and transport.
He has lived and worked in Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Mozambique, Rwanda, and Ethiopia and holds a Master’s degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management.