Alexander Gerritsen

• Chief Pilot
• easyJet, Netherlands

Alex Gerritsen is an experienced aviation leader with a career spanning over two decades in airline operations, safety management, and crew training. As Chief Pilot Alex plays a pivotal role in ensuring operational excellence, safety, and regulatory compliance within one of Europe’s largest low-cost carriers.

With a background in flight operations safety and training, Alex has led initiatives to enhance risk management through data-driven decision-making, integrating advanced safety technologies, and optimizing crew resource management strategies. His extensive experience includes oversight of flight safety investigations, operational risk mitigation, and the development of high-performance teams dedicated to safety and efficiency.

An Airbus A320 Type Rating Examiner (TRE) and Training Captain, Alex brings deep technical expertise in modern flight deck technology and its evolving role in aviation safety and efficiency. His leadership has been instrumental in aligning safety culture with technological advancements to enhance operational resilience in an increasingly automated industry.

At the Avionics and Technology Innovation Conference, Alex will share insights on the future of flight operations, the role of emerging cockpit technologies, and strategies for integrating automation while maintaining human factors at the core of aviation safety.