Tom Verbruggen

Tom Verbruggen brings over 25 years of experience as an airline pilot, engineer, and aviation entrepreneur. He has flown a wide range of business jets—including the Falcon 900LX and Learjet series—in both VIP and air ambulance operations, while holding leadership roles as Safety & Quality Manager, CAMO Manager, and Nominated Person Ground Operations.
After starting his career with Sabena as a Maintenance Manager and later becoming a line training captain, Tom founded Aviatize, a SaaS platform now used by flight schools and regulators to modernize training and compliance. He also leads SQAIR Aviation Projects, supporting operators with safety, compliance, and management expertise.
Now based in Malta, Tom is actively involved in several innovative aviation ventures, where he focuses on bridging engineering, operations, and digital transformation to make flight training safer, smarter, and more scalable.