Michael Connolly

Having spent the last 30 years as a trainer, assessor & training manager Michael tells us that the most rewarding and enjoyable time has been spent in aviation.

He have several close family members with disabilities and when he began my time in aviation it was apparent that although visible and mobility disabilities were catered for around the world there was a significant lack in support for those passengers with hidden disabilities.

He helped to develop the Hidden Disability project in his last role and this training is now recognised internationally and is also being introduced outside of aviation into supermarkets and transport systems around the country.

In his last role he proudly held the role of PRM Ambassador, developing new strategies and attending conferences and driving the assistance program forward on an international level. He held this role for several years, making and keeping many key contacts and helping to influence the service from within.

He also held several positions within government which gives SkyWise Solutions a valuable and unique insight and position to new directions of governmental and regulatory movement. Here he advised on aviation access for the British Government and attends the Welsh government for anti-trafficking. Both positions are very rewarding and challenging at the same time.

He hold's seats on several access and inclusion groups for airports around the UK and has assisted airports in both the UK and Eire to become disability friendly recognised.