After graduating from university, Thorsten began his career in the civil aviation industry in 1994 in the field of aircraft maintenance before entering the aviation insurance market in 2013. He has qualifications and wide-ranging experience with large commercial aircraft and engines obtained during various roles in line and heavy maintenance, aircraft acquisitions and quality assurance/manufacturing processes. The latter includes employment with Boeing at Everett covering inspections and maintenance of newly manufactured aircraft during final assembly, flight testing and delivery process. As a senior aviation surveyor and adjuster, Thorsten has handled many varied and complex insurance claims in the North and South Americas, involving both hull and liability aspects. He is fluent in Spanish as a native speaker.
