Zeusch Aviation

About Us

Zeusch Aviation, based at Lelystad Airport (EHLE) in The Netherlands, provides a wide variety of aerial support using our King Air aircraft. Lelystad is the largest general aviation airport in The Netherlands. It is currently undergoing expansion to accommodate overflow from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, which is at its maximum allowed aircraft movements. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the main airport in The Netherlands and is a short drive from Lelystad, making Lelystad an excellent alternative for those looking for a more passenger-friendly experience.

Marco Rietvelt

Marco Rietvelt

Accountable Manager, Flight Operations Manager

Marco is our Accountable Manager & Flight Operations Manager. He started his flying career as a military pilot with the Dutch Navy. After 11 years of service in the Navy he changed course to civilian flying by moving to CAA-NL and later to civilian operators flying wide-body airplanes. At the same time, he started his management career in multiple roles in business aviation while also flying business jets.

Danny van Ieperen

Danny van Ieperen

CAMO Manager

Danny is our CAMO manager and, together with Marco, an Accountable Manager. Danny is an aviation maintenance professional with 20 years of experience. This experience ranges from hands-on to engineering, planning and controlling of aircraft maintenance. Within Zeusch he is responsible to keep our aircraft flying in the safest and best way possible.

Guido Poorten

Guido Poorten

Ground Operations Manager

After more than 19 years of aviation maintenance, Guido has made the switch to Ground Operations. During this time he has gained a lot of experience with both the technical side as the operational control side of aviation.

Heiko Nomden

Heiko Nomden

Training & Safety Manager

Heiko is our Training and Safety Manager. He began his career as a military pilot, serving for 11 years. Subsequently, he joined the CAA-NL as a Flight Operations Inspector. He later transitioned to different airlines to fly the B767 and B747. Presently, he operates our Gulfstream G-IV. Throughout his career as a pilot, Heiko has held various management positions, including Training Manager, Compliance Manager, and other roles.

Boudewijn Schaapveld

Boudewijn Schaapveld

Deputy Flight Operations Manager

Boudewijn is the Deputy Flight Operations Manager and an experienced captain within Zeusch.

Ruud Huisman

Ruud Huisman

Chief Flight Instructor

Ruud is an aviation professional with more than 40 years of experience. He started his career as military aviator. He became a civilian instructor and examiner in 2009. Due to his experience in military and civil aviation, he strives to apply best of both worlds, aiming for professional and safe flight operations within Zeusch Aviation. As certified instructor and examiner on King Air, he trains crews to obtain the highest possible safety and flight standards

Lydia de Kruif

Lydia de Kruif

Sales Executive

Lydia started as a Sales project manager at the AOC sales department in February 2023 and is responsible for the Commercial Air Transport (CAT) operation. She grew up with aviation and has more than 12 years of experience in various sales positions and industries.

Lavignia Vlug

Lavignia Vlug

Lavignia is a First Officer on our aircrafts. She is also a ground operations officer where she takes on, among others, tasks for the training department

Jesper Thoma

Jesper Thoma

Jesper has a versatile function where he supports the Flight Operations, Ground Operations and Continuing Airworthiness departments of Zeusch Aviation.

Marieke Hoiting

Marieke Hoiting

Sales Executive

Marieke graduated from the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences with a specialization in Aviation Operations Logistics. She joined us in the role of Sales Executive in October 2023 and is very driven to provide our customers with the best service.

Erik Admiraal

Erik Admiraal

Sales Executive

Erik is an aviation expert with a vast experience in international business. Having an aeronautical engineering background, he always stayed connected with the industry. Being a passionate aviator, he also achieved his CPL license. For Zeusch Aviation his technical background, aviation skills and international commercial experience make him the well-equipped partner for our contacts.

Bart van Haare Heijmeijer

Bart van Haare Heijmeijer

Bart is a Captain on the Zeusch King Air aeroplanes. He is both single and multi-engine certified. When not in the air, he is working at ground operations, that includes various tasks to support and perform our flight operations at the highest standards.

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Beechcraft King Air

The Beechcraft King Air family is produced by Hawker Beechcraft. The King Air was the first aircraft in its class and has been in continuous production since 1964, giving the aircraft the longest continual production run of any civilian aircraft of its class. It has outsold all of its turboprop competitors combined.

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