Capt. Brunton is new CEO of LIAT

Sacked CAL CEO Ian Brunton is now CEO of LIAT

Captain Ian Brunton - the man fired by Caribbean Airlines - is the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of LIAT, the regional commuter airline.

The Board of Directors of the airline made the announced Tuesday. Brunton begins his job on August 1.

In a media release LIAT noted that Brunton has had "a long and distinguished career in aviation", serving in almost every aspect of the business.

It said Brunton "began his career as a pilot in the Royal Air Force and flew a wide range of jets from military types to those operated by BWIA and Caribbean Airlines. As a pilot he was the Chairman of the Trinidad and Tobago Pilots’ Association.

"Captain Brunton also held positions in the State’s Safety Oversight System, serving as the first chairman of the Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority.

"In 2006 he became Vice President Operations in BWIA West Indies Airways Limited and in 2007 Executive Vice President of Caribbean Airlines Limited. In 2009 he was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Caribbean Airlines Limited (CAL)." CAL fired Brunton in November 2010. (Read the story)

In addition, Brunton is an Attorney-at-Law, holding both Bachelor and Master of Laws degrees from the University of London. He is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a Certified Mediator.

Brunton takes over from Julie Reifer-Jones, who has been Acting CEO since the resignation of Brian Challenger on June 30, 2012.