"Aviation isn't just my livelihood, it's my passion!"
Jan Litwiński established the OpenSky Consulting Group in 2005 having spent over 33 years in the airline industry at all levels and in many different functions. He brings a unique combination of skills, experience and airline knowledge combined with an intimate understanding of the full service and low fares airline business models.
Jan started his professional carrier at LOT Polish Airlines in the Technical Division where he held several managerial positions.
On two separate occasions he served five terms in Spain as Station Manager and Director of LOT for Spain and Portugal. Later Jan became General Cargo Manager of LOT. In 1991 he joined the LOT Management Board as Senior Vice President Commercial. In 1992 Jan became President and CEO and until 2003 led the airline through a difficult period of market transformations, the successful process of modernization of the fleet and deep restructuring and partial privatisation of the company. He played a key role in the creation of Eurolot, a wholly owned subsidiary of LOT providing air transport to domestic and international regional airports and became first Chairman of its supervisory board. During Jan's presidency, LOT Polish Airlines became a STAR Alliance member.
In 2003 he led the project of creating the first low-cost airline in Poland. He was a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Council of Human Resources Development. From 1998 to 2003 Mr. Litwiński was a member of the Board of Governors of IATA. He has also been a member of various advisory boards in Poland, such as the Presidential Council for Sports and Tourism and the Prime Minister's Council for Tourism.
From 1993 to 2006 Mr Litwinski was Vice-President of the National Council of Aviation.
OpenSky Consulting Group is a professional consultancy practice providing consultancy services for airlines, airports and aviation support companies. We have a dedicated team specializing, in airlines, airports and other aviation businesses. Using a wide range of experience and international contacts we offer consulting services including managerial assistance.We also cooperate in organising
high -profile training programmes and conferences.
