Team Members

Dave Lohse

Dave Lohse is the CEO of ITPS (Canada) Ltd., bringing over 30 years of aviation experience, including more than 20 years in flight test and three years as a dedicated Flight Test Instructor. He holds a BSc in Mathematics from the University of New South Wales and a Master’s in Flight Test Technology from the National Test Pilot School (Class 01B, Distinguished Graduate). Dave is an EASA-certified Flight Test Instructor and serves as Secretary of the Canadian Chapter of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots (SETP).

Dave’s military career spanned nearly 15 years with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), where he served as an operational F/A-18 fighter pilot and experimental test pilot at the Aircraft Research and Development Unit (ARDU). His notable projects included work on the ASRAAM and F/A-18 Mid-Life Update programs. He also represented the RAAF during early F-35 Partner Manned Tactical Simulator events in the U.S. and UK.

After his RAAF service, Dave joined Cathay Pacific Airways as a B747 line and company test pilot, later becoming Chief Test Pilot. He led flight testing for the entry into service of 14 B747-8Fs and supported acceptance testing and simulator qualification for both B747 and B777 fleets. He liaised directly with the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department on airworthiness and simulator certification for Cathay’s 200-aircraft fleet.

With over 6,000 flight hours across 50+ aircraft types, Dave combines operational and instructional expertise to lead ITPS as a global aviation training powerhouse.

David Clementi

David Clementi is the Chief Operating Officer at ITPS (Canada) Ltd., a leading aviation training organization based in London, Ontario. Originally from Cape Town, South Africa, David holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Western University and an MBA from the Ivey Business School. He joined ITPS in 2009 as Commercial Manager and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming COO due to his strategic leadership and operational expertise.

Under David’s direction, ITPS has experienced significant growth. The organization expanded from just 11 employees to over 100 and scaled its aircraft fleet from one to more than 30. He has been instrumental in developing new facilities and raising the profile of ITPS within Canadian political, military, and industrial sectors. His efforts have helped position the company as a global leader in flight test training.

David’s responsibilities span across contract management, human resources, finance, customer and supplier relations, government relations, and strategic planning. In 2021, he was appointed the Accountable Manager for ITPS’ EASA-approved training organization, overseeing safety and operational compliance within the European regulatory framework.

With a strong background in both business and aviation, David brings a blend of strategic vision and hands-on management that has been pivotal in transforming ITPS into a world-class institution. His leadership continues to drive innovation, growth, and excellence within the aviation training industry.

Giorgio Clementi

Giorgio is the Executive Chairman of ITPS (Canada) Ltd., bringing over 34 years of aviation experience, including 20 years in flight testing. He holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Aerospace Engineering from Bristol University and an Airline Transport Pilot License. Giorgio is a graduate of the 1990 NTPS Flight Test Engineer Course.

His flight test experience spans both fixed-wing and helicopter aircraft, with work in civil and military sectors. Giorgio has contributed to Part 23, 25, 27, and 29 certification projects for major aircraft manufacturers, collaborating with regulatory agencies including the UK CAA, FAA, Transport Canada, and others. He has led performance, stability, and control tests, as well as systems and powerplant certifications on various aircraft including the AW-139, Embraer-145, Alenia C-27J, and Diamond DA-42.

Giorgio’s military test experience includes upgrades to the South African Air Force’s Mirage IIIBZ and the development of the SA332 Oryx helicopter. He also worked on stores certification, weapons testing, and navigation systems. Notably, he was contracted by Diamond Aircraft to establish their Flight Test Department in Canada, conducting initial tests for the D-Jet Prototype.

With over 3,000 flying hours on more than 60 aircraft types, Giorgio has spent over 24 years training test pilots and engineers and designing military training programs worldwide. He is an Associate Fellow of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots and a Senior Member of the Society of Flight Test Engineers.