On this page, you'll meet the Special Operations HQ Staff Team. Our team spans the globe, from Ecuador to Indonesia, passing through Europe. The team consists of a Special Operations Director (SOD) and Assistant Director (SOAD), 4 Regional Advisors (SOA1-4), 2 Community Advisors (SOA5-6), and 3 Trainers (SOT1-3).
"I've been passionate about aviation since I was a child. I joined IVAO in 2019, and the first time I tried Special Operations was in 2020. I made a flight with an air ambulance and loved that kind of flight. Since 2021, I have been part of the Special Operations Department, both at HQ and in the Divisional Department. I've assisted as SOA3 in the HQ Department and as ES-SOA1 in the Spanish Division. In January 2024, I was appointed as the Special Operations Assistant Director, and in April, I was promoted to Special Operations Director. Outside IVAO, I'm a fanatic of basketball and enjoy the sport as a referee in the third Spanish league."
"I am from Austria. I have been working as an aircraft mechanic at the Austrian Airforce for 8 years. I was also a board technician, responsible for flight planning and winch operations. I joined IVAO in April 2007 and I am now AT-DIR and AT-SOC. In June 2024 I was appointed as Special Operations Assistant Director."
Outside IVAO, I am now working as project manager for mortar systems.
" I am from Quito, Ecuador. Actually I am Geospatial Engineer in Ecuador, since a young age I got fascinated from aviation, I installed FSX into my PC and fall in love since day 1 on 2014. I joined IVAO on August 2016, and now I am EC HQ STAFF and SO HQ STAFF
"I am French. I have been working as an aircraft mechanic for 4 years. My passion for aeronautics dates back to my earliest childhood, where I was fascinated by planes and helicopters. In 2018, I joined IVAO and very quickly, I became interested in special operations (SO). I spent 2 years in the SO department of the France division before joining SO HQ. Passionate about military aviation, I am particularly interested in civil security missions."
I've been passionate about aviation since childhood. I joined IVAO in 2016, and since 2023/24, I have been part of the Special Operations Department, working at both the HQ and divisional levels. I've contributed as an SOA3 in the HQ Department and as DE-SOC in the German Division. Outside of IVAO, I'm an avid football enthusiast, especially a devoted supporter of Schalke 04."
"I've been passionate about military aviation since I was a child, I joined IVAO invited by my friends around 2015 and the first time I fly Special Operations when I know there is a Special Operations Group around 2016/2017. Then I joined as SOC and manage Special Operations Group, develops some Standards and Training Program then I join SOD as SOA4 until now. My goals are to bring realism fun in IVAO, as we know Special Operations is not only Military but its about a passions."
"I'm from Turkey and I live in Konya. I have been a member of IVAO since 2020 and a member of the IVAO Oceanic Region (XO) division. I have been a staff member at HQ Special Operations Department for more than 1 year. Additionally, I am the HQ User Support and XO Training Assistant Coordinator. Former I had been ATC Operations and Event department before."
"I'm thrilled to be part of the IVAO community. I've been a fan of aviation since I was a kid, and IVAO is my favorite hobby. I'm also a streamer, sharing my IVAO adventures and the beauty of virtual flying with my audience. Looking forward to flying with you all!"
"As it was my dream to join the army when i was just a kid, i made my dream come trough. In 2023 i joined the Belgian Air Force! I'm happy to contribute to this team with my general knowledge in Special Ops and SO ATC in detail.
I first entered IVAO Staff as XB-MA1, then grew to XB-MC. Later on i switched membership with Public Relations and Special Ops Coordinater. I'm in the HQ SO Department since September 2024, and i'm very happy to work with an experienced team to raise Special Operations to a higher level on IVAO! I really look forward flying/controlling together with you and remember don't let anyone turn your sky into a ceiling!
I am very happy to be part of the special operations staff, when I was kid I always saw the firefighting planes based in my small town, when I had a little more awareness I decided that I had to dedicate myself to aviation, currently I am a Professional UAS Pilot and aircraft assembly and maintenance student
"I have been an aviation enthusiast from a very young age, watching planes at the airport with grandparents. I have been simming for over 15 years now and have been on the network nearly as long. I joined with one of our SOG groups and since joining have been a staff member for the past 10 years in Membership and training departments. For the past few years I have been working with a team to bring new in our new SO ratings. Outside the network I am an avid sports fan and regularrly watch my beloved Luton Town FC play."
"At the age of 12 I watched my first airshow and have not stopped "watching airplanes" since. I have therefore become a professional and I want to transfer my knowledge to IVAO to ensure that this network can improve together with all the members of this staff"
If you are interested in joining the SO-HQ Staff Team, find our vacant positions here.
If you need help of any of the staff members, do not hesitate to contact us in specops@ivao.aero. We will answer the email as soon as possible.