The Team Behind Fly G Aviation

Grigoris Efthimiou — Founder & CEO, Fly G Aviation. Over 30 years in aviation leadership and private flight coordination across Greece.

Grigoris Efthimiou

Founder & CEO — Fly G Aviation

30+ Years Aviation Experience  ·  EASA Fleet Management  ·  Aegean Routing Expertise

Grigoris Efthimiou leads Fly G Aviation with more than three decades of aviation experience and a long-standing background in private flight services, commercial aviation leadership, and helicopter travel coordination across Greece. His role covers the strategic and operational structure behind premium helicopter journeys — from client experience and service standards to the coordination framework that supports high-value island and mainland transfers.

With deep expertise in EASA fleet management, Aegean routing, and the logistics of private helicopter travel in Greece, he remains closely involved in the quality and direction of every Fly G Aviation service. His leadership ensures that each journey reflects discretion, operational precision, and the exacting standards expected by international clients.

Michael Ganser — Helicopter Pilot, Fly G Aviation. 3,000+ total flight hours including 1,000+ on AS355; EASA, CASA, and CAANZ certified.

Michael Ganser

Helicopter Pilot

3,000+ Flight Hours  ·  1,000+ Hours on AS355  ·  Flight Instructor & Examiner

Michael Ganser is a highly experienced commercial helicopter pilot with more than 3,000 total flight hours, including over 1,000 hours on the AS355 twin-engine platform. Active in professional aviation since 2006, he brings extensive operational experience across a wide range of aircraft types and mission profiles.

He holds commercial pilot certifications under EASA, CASA, and CAANZ, with type ratings covering R22, R44, R66, HU269, UH12T, B206, EC120, AS350, B205, A109, AW109, and AS355. His operational background includes instrument flying, sling load work, low-level operations, camera operations, agricultural flying, and experimental helicopter certification activity.

Michael has accumulated significant flying experience across Greece and the Aegean, operating in the region's characteristic conditions — strong seasonal winds, rapid weather changes over open water, and the technical demands of island helipad approaches. This direct Aegean experience translates into confident, consistent performance on the private transfer routes Fly G Aviation operates throughout the Cyclades and broader Greek island network.

Beyond his operational record, Michael is a qualified Flight Instructor for PPL, CPL, Night, TRI, and SFI training, and a Flight Examiner for PPL, CPL, and TRE AS355. His profile adds substantial technical credibility and advanced rotary-wing expertise to the pilot network supporting Fly G Aviation missions in Greece.

Franz Steier — Helicopter Pilot, Fly G Aviation. 5,600+ total flight hours; EASA CPL(H) MPOPS; experienced on EC145, H145, and AS355.

Franz Steier

Helicopter Pilot

5,600+ Flight Hours  ·  EC145 / H145 & AS355  ·  EASA CPL(H) MPOPS

Franz Steier is a highly experienced helicopter pilot with more than 5,600 total flight hours, bringing extensive operational knowledge across both single- and twin-engine aircraft. His current type experience includes EC145, H145, and AS355 platforms, supporting a range of private and professional helicopter operations.

Holding an EASA CPL(H) licence with MPOPS qualification, Franz has built his flying career across multiple aircraft types including R22, R44, CH7, and Hughes 300. His profile reflects broad operational experience developed across many years in rotary-wing aviation, with consistent emphasis on flight safety, technical discipline, and smooth execution on every mission.

Franz has extensive operational experience flying across Greece, where Aegean conditions present some of the most demanding rotary-wing environments in Europe. The combination of thermal activity, seasonal meltemi winds, coastal terrain, and confined island landing zones requires pilots with deep regional familiarity — experience Franz brings directly to every Fly G Aviation transfer mission.

Stefan Bochdansky — Helicopter Pilot, Fly G Aviation. Pilot since 1995; 3,000+ flight hours; 12,000+ landings; flight instructor for 26 years.

Stefan Bochdansky

Helicopter Pilot

Pilot Since 1995  ·  3,000+ Flight Hours  ·  12,000+ Landings  ·  26 Years as Flight Instructor

Stefan Bochdansky is an experienced commercial helicopter pilot who has been flying since 1995, accumulating more than 3,000 total flight hours and over 12,000 landings across a long and varied career. He holds an EASA CPL(H) licence and brings a comprehensive background in rotary-wing operations across Europe, the USA, and demanding terrain environments.

Stefan has served as a flight instructor for 26 years, developing the technical depth and situational awareness that comes from training pilots across diverse conditions and aircraft types. His operational experience includes EC145, H145, and AS355 platforms, and his combination of instructional and line flying experience makes him one of the most seasoned pilots in the Fly G Aviation network.

Flying extensively across Greece and the Aegean over many years, Stefan has built an intimate familiarity with the region's distinct aviation environment — from the short-field precision required at remote island helipads to the situational awareness needed when meltemi winds pick up across the Cyclades. That depth of Greek operational experience is a direct asset for clients travelling on time-critical private transfer itineraries.

Nikos Ladas — Ground Support Coordinator, Fly G Aviation.

Nikos Ladas

Ground Support Coordinator

Nikos Ladas supports the smooth execution of helicopter movements on the ground, helping ensure each departure and arrival is handled with precision, safety awareness, and operational discipline. His role covers on-site ground coordination, helicopter access support, handling preparation, and practical assistance around aircraft positioning and passenger readiness.

Working close to the aircraft environment, he contributes to the detail-focused ground workflow that premium helicopter transfers require. From pre-departure readiness to on-site support around helipad activity, his presence helps maintain an organised and efficient experience for both crew and clients.

Raphael Seebacher — Operations Support, Fly G Aviation.

Raphael Seebacher

Operations Support

Raphael Seebacher supports the operational coordination behind Fly G Aviation's private helicopter movements in Greece, helping maintain structure, timing, and practical oversight across each stage of the journey. His role contributes to the smooth flow between planning, on-site coordination, and the service detail required for premium helicopter travel.

Working across the operational side of the experience, he assists with organisation and support functions that help helicopter transfers run efficiently — from movement preparation through to arrival-stage coordination. His contribution strengthens the reliability and professionalism expected in high-end aviation logistics.

Neraida Patso — Commercial & Passenger Services, Fly G Aviation. Active in aviation since 2011.

Neraida Patso

Commercial & Passenger Services

In Aviation Since 2011

Neraida Patso leads the commercial and passenger service function at Fly G Aviation, supporting clients throughout the enquiry, booking, and travel process. Active in the aviation sector since 2011, she brings over a decade of experience in client coordination and passenger-focused service.

Her role includes managing enquiries, supporting booking arrangements, and ensuring a smooth, well-managed experience from initial contact through to flight execution. With a strong focus on communication, organisation, and attention to detail, she is central to the personalised service standard expected in premium helicopter travel.