H&K 4 DOA GmbH – Who we are
We are team of dedicated and experienced aviation professionals ready to offer our combined expertise to organisations worldwide.
Iain Higgins
Aviation related Background:
- May 2022 – Founding of H&K DOA GmbH
- 2016 –2022 Senior DOATL (International), EASA
- 2006 – 2016 DOATL, EASA
- 2000 – 2006 Airworthiness Surveyor, UK CAA
- 1994 – 2000 Chief Engineer, The Jet Centre, UK
- 1981 – 1994 Aircraft Technician, Royal Air Force
- 1978 – 1981 Halton Apprentice, Royal Air Force
Dirk Krappel
Aviation related Background:
- May 2022 – Founding of H&K DOA GmbH
- 2017 – 2022 Senior DOATL (Part-21 Proportionality, DOA GA Focal Point), EASA
- 2009 – 2017 DOATL, EASA
- 2006 – 2009 Head of Office of Airworthiness/dep. Head of DO, AQUILA Technische Entwicklungen GmbH, Germany
- 2002 – 2006 Head of Quality Management (PO/MO/DO), STEMME AG, Germany
- 1999 Liaison Engineer within Material Review Board (MRB), Boeing Commercial Airplane Group in Everett, WA, USA.
- 1992 – 1998 Technische Universität Berlin, Diplom Ingenieur Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik
Valentina Ionita
Valentina joined the company in 2023. She holds a bachelor and master degree in aerospace engineering, and she has a good understanding of the international framework for civil aviation safety regulations. Though her experience in EASA DOA department and on the industry side, she aquired valuable knowledge of the DOA environment.
Our team is also completed by other professionals, former EASA DOA Team Leaders, Senior DOATLs and Technical Specialists, that work on a case by case basis, on various projects.