Andy Cant
About Andy Cant
Andy Cant is an Area Manager at Amazon Fulfillment Centre in Scotland, with a background in military aviation and safety management. He has extensive experience in aircraft accident investigation, risk management, and flying instruction, having served in the Royal New Zealand Air Force and the Royal Air Force.
Work at Amazon Fulfillment Centre
Andy Cant has been serving as an Area Manager at Amazon Fulfillment Centre since 2020. In this role, he oversees operations in Scotland, United Kingdom, ensuring efficient processes and effective management of resources. His responsibilities include managing teams, optimizing workflows, and maintaining high standards of safety and productivity within the fulfillment center.
Education and Expertise
Andy Cant studied at the University of Strathclyde, where he earned a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Chemistry from 1985 to 1989. He also completed his high school education at Mearns Castle High School from 1980 to 1985. His educational background is complemented by extensive training in air accident investigation and safety management systems, acquired during his time with the USAF.
Background in Military Aviation
Andy Cant has a robust background in military aviation, having served as a Pilot and Staff Officer in the Royal New Zealand Air Force from 2007 to 2013. Prior to that, he spent 17 years in the Royal Air Force from 1990 to 2007, where he held various positions at RAF bases across the UK. His military career includes significant experience in flying instruction and aviation risk management.
Achievements in Aviation Safety Management
Throughout his military career, Andy Cant held senior positions that involved oversight of safety management systems and risk management. He contributed to processes related to airworthiness and capability management, managing multi-million dollar air and ground assets during multinational operations and exercises worldwide.
Qualifications and Certifications
Andy Cant holds a UK Civil Aviation Authority Airline Transport Pilot License for Aeroplanes (ATPL(A)). He is also qualified as a military flying instructor, with considerable experience in integrating simulators into training environments, enhancing the effectiveness of pilot training programs.