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
Managing Director
Steve joined ProCharter in 2013 to establish and lead the company’s Dubai operations. He brings over 30 years’ experience across the Royal Air Force (RAF) commercial aviation, and specialist logistics, with a career focused on 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, Cyprus, and the Falkland Islands. His operational leadership and on-the-ground experience are central to ProCharter’s capability in government, military, and humanitarian projects.
Steve has lived in Dubai for more than a decade with his family.
Shihaara Saheed
Operations Director
Shihaara (Shie) joined the team in 2014, and with her 15 years’ of experience in freight forwarding and aircraft charter operations, Shie has been essential to our mission as our Operations Director for projects in Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia and East Africa. Originally from Sri Lanka, Shie has lived and worked in Dubai with our clients for over a decade.
Reliable and resourceful, with excellent communication qualities, Shie is an outstanding team player with the ability to work using her own initiative. A determined and extremely conscientious individual, who has an aptitude to listen and interact with people, achieving high-quality results.
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. military and civilian military contractor since 1984. Working on projects ranging from 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 to document conflicts in Kosovo, Israel, Palestinian West Bank, and Iraq. He is a veteran of the US Army’s 101st Airborne Division and possesses a B.F.A. in Art and Design 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 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 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
In October 2024, Nishard joined Procharter Aviation as an Operations Manager with over 24 years of experience in operations management, customer service, and financial oversight. Proven track record in improving operational and commercial efficiency and customer satisfaction. Combining leadership and industry expertise to contribute to a dynamic team in Aviation and logistics, he is a qualified Loadmaster for B-747 loadmaster, Key team member in charter Ops team for planning B-744 / IL-76 and L-100 (Hercules) flights for Iraq and Afghanistan missions.
Nicodemus Ndeti
Regional Manager Africa
A motivated 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 Organizations. Well conversant with Logistics Operations in Africa, including Project Planning and start-up operations, Shipping, Customs Formalities, Camp Management/Base Support, and transport.
Lived and worked in Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Mozambique, Rwanda, and Ethiopia. Holds a Master’s in Logistics & Supply Chain Management.