Meet the team

  • Pilots

    Our team of highly trained Captains and First officers bring extensive experience, precision and professionalism to every flight. All Yellow Wings operations are conducted by two pilot crew, ensuring the highest operation excellence.

  • Office Team

    Looking after all of your booking needs and ensuring that flights run efficiently and safely.

  • Flight Operations Team

    Our team of professional flight dispatchers bring together operational excellence and personalized care. Beyond ensuring seamless flight coordination, they warmly welcome,guide and assist passengers at every stage.

  • Ground Crew

    Making sure that your flight is seamless from the moment you arrive at the airport.

  • Captain Christian Strebel, CEO

    Captain Christian Strebel

    CEO, Line & Check Pilot. Ground and flight instructor.

    Christian is passionate about flying and Yellow Wings. He has over 12,500 hours flying time. He has an ATPL license and personally oversees all of the training of the Yellow Wings pilots to ensure the best possible standards. He is fluent in German (Swiss), French, English and Basic Kiswahili. He is married with two sons. When not flying he loves to share his talent on the guitar.

  • John Gaturo, HR & Head of finance

    John Gaturo

    HR & Head of Finance

    John has over 18 Years in the Finance profession and has served in the Aviation industry for over 10 Years as Head of Finance and HR. He’s well versed with Financial preparations and analysis, Financial Budgets and forecasts, Taxation among others. He is a member of ICPAK and holds 2 Masters in Business Administration-Finance and Masters in Tax & Customs from Moi University and is a Certified Financial Analyst L1.

  • Ibrahim Sebit, Head of Quality

    Ibrahim Sebit

    Head of Quality

    Ibrahim has been in the aviation industry with technical knowledge of more than 20 years. He is the head of quality at Yellow Wings and is highly experienced in Safety Management systems, Aviation maintenance, , AVSEC and is Lead Auditor.

    Ibrahim is a keen footballer and chairs & supports Kibra United Soccer Club, which helps and nurtures the youth in the largest slum In Kenya.

  • Peter Otsiambo, Head of Reservations

    Peter Otsiambo

    Head of Reservations

    Peter has been with Yellow Wings since the start of Yellow Wings 20 years ago. He is very much at the heart of the company.

  • Benjamin Muli, flight dispatcher

    Benjamin Muli

    Flight Dispatcher

    Benjamin has more the 10 years experience in the aviation industry. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Aviation Management from Moi University and a Diploma in flight operations and Dispatch.

    Benjamin is responsible for co-ordinating activities on the ground at the both JKIA and Wilson Airport.

  • Patrick Odour, Head of Maintenance

    Patrick Odour

    Head of Maintenance

    Patrick joined Yellow Wings in July 2021 and has 19 years Maintenance Engineering experience. He holds an Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License Cat X, a diploma in Aeronautical Engineering and the EASA B2 License from the Netherlands CAA.

  • Joy Maumo

    Flight Dispatch

    Joy joined Yellow Wings as an attaché in the operations department in August 2022. Currently, she works as an assistant flight dispatcher, collaborating closely with the reservations team. In her spare time, Joy enjoys ice skating and bowling.

  • Noreen Njeri

    Flight Dispatcher.

    Noreen joined Yellow Wings in June 2023 as a flight dispatcher in the operations department. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, embracing the tranquility of the outdoors.

  • Susan Mutono

    Flight Dispatch

    Susan joined Yellow Wings in June 2023 and works in the operations department. In her free time, she enjoys bowling and hiking.

  • Shilate Lwosi

    Reception and Operations Assistant

    Shilate joined Yellow Wings in April 2021. Since starting with us she has proved herself an invaluable member of the team.

  • Thomas Mukuvi, Ground handling operations

    Thomas Mukuvi

    Ground handling operations

    Thomas has been with Yellow Wings since 2011. He loves travelling and listening to music in his spare time.

  • Kiprono Wesley, Ground handling operations

    Kiprono Wesley

    Ground Handling Operations

    Kip has been with Yellow Wings for 15 years

  • Kelvin Muriuki, Ground handling operations

    Kelvin Muriuki

    Ground handling operations

    Kelvin has been with Yellow Wings for 4 years. When he’s not working he likes going for walks in Karura Forest and other places off the beaten track.

  • Arthur Gatundu.

    Engineer

    Arthur joined Yellow Wings in June 2023. He is a licensed engineer with proven commitment to quality, safety, efficiency and excellence in every aspect of his work. He enjoys cycling at his free time.