MANX2.COM's general manager David Buck has been promoted to the position of managing director.

David, who is well known in Isle of Man aviation, joined the company as head of schedule co-ordination in April 2011, having previously worked as operations manager with FLM Aviation, one of Manx2.com's partner carriers. 

Originally trained in the Royal Air Force as an air traffic control assistant, he left in 1989 to work for Air UK, which later became KLM UK.

David moved to the Island in June 2000 to take on the role of operations projects co-ordinator with Manx Airlines.

He then worked for BA CitiExpress as an operations manager, then EuroManx as director of ground operations before joining FLM Aviation.

His role will include overseeing scheduling and business planning as well as much of the day to day management of the company.

David said: "As an aviation enthusiast with nearly 30 years in the industry, and over 10 of those in the Isle of Man, I'm enjoying my work with Manx2.com and am excited about my new role as managing director."

Chairman of Manx2.com Noel Hayes said: "David's tremendous aviation experience and expertise, and in-depth knowledge of Island aviation operations have already been of great value to Manx2.com in helping us deliver excellence to our customers.

"His promotion to managing director is a recognition of his skills and hard work since joining us and will further expand his role at Manx2.com where he will continue to lead the implementation of our plans for 2012 and beyond."