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Air Peace Strengthens Flight Operations Leadership, Elevates Onipe, Paul-Ugochukwu To Top Roles
Air Peace Strengthens Flight Operations Leadership, Elevates Onipe, Paul-Ugochukwu To Top Roles
Air Peace has elevated Captains James Adaviruku Onipe and Ikechukwu Paul-Ugochukwu to Director of Flight Operations and Chief Pilot, respectively, effective November 1, 2026.
Onipe brings nearly two decades of multi-fleet experience, while Paul-Ugochukwu has spent 22 years in aviation, including responsibilities in pilot training and operational standards.
The appointments follow the elevation of outgoing Director of Flight Operations, Captain Augustin Kamano, and former Chief Pilot, Captain Martin Okunpolor, to higher positions within the Air Peace Group.
Air Peace says the leadership changes are aimed at strengthening operational expertise, developing experienced aviation professionals and supporting its expanding operations.
October 22, () – Air Peace has strengthened its flight operations leadership with the elevation of Captains James Adaviruku Onipe and Ikechukwu Paul-Ugochukwu to key positions as the airline moves to deepen operational expertise and sustain its growth.
The airline announced that Onipe has been appointed Director of Flight Operations (DFO), while Paul-Ugochukwu will assume the position of Chief Pilot (CP), with both appointments taking effect from November 1, 2026.
Air Peace said the appointments were part of a strategic move to strengthen its leadership capacity, deepen operational expertise and build the management structure required to support its expanding operations.
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Onipe, an accomplished airline pilot with almost two decades of experience across multiple aircraft fleets, currently serves as Air Peace’s Embraer 145 Fleet Manager and Trainer/Check Airman.
His professional experience spans flight safety, crew proficiency, operational efficiency and regulatory compliance, areas the airline considers critical to maintaining standards as its operations expand.
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As Director of Flight Operations, Onipe will move into a key leadership position within the airline’s operational structure, succeeding Captain Augustin Kamano.
Paul-Ugochukwu, meanwhile, brings 22 years of aviation industry experience to his new position as Chief Pilot. He currently serves as a Boeing 777 Type Rating Instructor and Check Airman, where he has been involved in pilot training, technical proficiency and the maintenance of operational standards.
He will succeed Captain Martin Okunpolor as Chief Pilot.
According to Air Peace, the appointments followed the elevation of Kamano and Okunpolor to higher positions within the Air Peace Group.
The airline said their elevation, alongside the appointments of Onipe and Paul-Ugochukwu, reflected its commitment to recognising experience, providing opportunities for career progression and developing a strong internal leadership pipeline.
A handover process is expected to precede the formal assumption of duties by the newly appointed officials on November 1.
Air Peace said it would continue to prioritise the development of aviation talent and reinforcement of professional standards as it builds the leadership capacity needed to support its operations.
The airline congratulated Onipe and Paul-Ugochukwu on their appointments and expressed confidence in their ability to discharge their new responsibilities and contribute to its operational ambitions.
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