September 6, 2022: SmartLynx Airlines has announced major change to its management team with the current VP of Technical, Robert Woods stepping down from his position and executive team effective September 30, 2022. The current head of Camo, Lilija Boltovska will temporarily take over the role of VP Technical. With over 15 years of experience, Lilija will be responsible for all aspects of the airline’s technical performance and will lead the work of all relevant departments and employees.
Describing the work at SmartLynx as challenging and exciting Robert Woods said: “What an amazing roller coaster ride this has been. Having the challenge of building a bigger and better Technical Team amidst an exciting expansion program, while dealing with all the post-pandemic global circumstantial issues was not for the faint-hearted. I have honestly enjoyed every moment of it and learned so much too from the amazing Team around me. I feel we have laid a great foundation for the Smartlynx Team to move forward with and wish them all the success in the world. They deserve it!”
Robert Woods joined SmartLynx during the difficult COVID-19 pandemic time. His main responsibility was to oversee the performance of all technical departments including material supply chain and logistics, CAMO, engineering, MCC, and SmartLynx Technik. He ensured continuous operations of all these departments and provided the necessary synergy and communication between them.
Žygimantas Surintas, CEO of “SmartLynx Airlines added: “On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to express how fortunate it was to have Robert with his experience and qualifications as a part of our company during the most turbulent times in aviation. He played an important role in the development and growth of the “SmartLynx” fleet and in the introduction of a new internal line maintenance center - SmartLynx Technik. He also reorganized the work of the MCC ((Maintenance Controls Center) and created an additional MCC unit in Malta.”
Meanwhile, SmartLynx is looking out for a new Board Member and VP of Technical.