Our team

Captain Kyle Lucas

Accountable & Managing Director

Captain Kyle Lucas a 21-year aviation veteran, he begun his journey with Phoenix Aviation in 2013. Starting as a junior pilot and growing through the ranks to hold the position of Accountable and Managing Director. He holds a Valid Airline Transport License and is a Designated Check Pilot. He continues to fly as a senior Captain for the Company with over 7000 hours of flight experience. He also holds a Masters in Business Administration and Aviation Management. Captain Lucas was instrumental in leading the organisation into Covid 19 medical evacuations and has authored majority of Operations Manual for the organisation.

‘I have spent majority of my existence in the air. Aviation is passion and Phoenix allows me to express that. I am proud to be part of such a great organisation. My colleagues are my family and Phoenix is our home’

Dr. Lucy Ng'ethe

Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Lucy Ng'ethe is a Consultant anesthesiologist with extensive experience in both anaesthesia and critical care transport. With a special focus on patient safety and perioperative care, Dr. Lucy has worked in various high-pressure environments, ensuring optimal outcomes during the transport of complex and critical care patients.

Dr. Lucy is committed to advancing the fields of anaesthesiology and aeromedical services through continuous learning, team mentorship and the application of innovative medical practices.

Mohammed Uppal

Head Of Maintenance

With 30 years of experience in aviation, Mohammed began his career in 1995 having completed his initial aeronautical training in Kenya then furthering his education in the United Kingdom. He started his first attachment with Phoenix Aviation and later on, moved on to work for Air Kenya aviation and Regional Air, a franchise of British Airways in Kenya.

Throughout his career as an aircraft maintenance engineer, Mohammed has earned certifications in Airframe, Engine, and Electrical engineering. He holds license certifications for Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, as well as EASA. Additionally, he is a Designated Examiner for the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) in engineering as well as a designated FlightLine International practical examiner on specific aircraft type training.

Over the years, Mohammed has gained extensive managerial and hands-on experience working with a variety of aircraft that include Boeings, Bombardier/DeHavilland and Textron-manufactured aircraft models.


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