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Keynote SpeakerJohn Tye

Professional Speaker, Former Concorde Pilot, Author - ‘Life of A Concorde Pilot - From The Orphanage to The Edge of Space’

John retired as a B777 Training Captain with British Airways in December 2022 having started his aviation career over 46 years earlier, straight from school as a junior clerk. After several ground based positions, he gained his commercial pilot’s licence in 1987 and went to fly for a charter airline,... Read more

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  • Coffee & Collections December 2025. John Tye - Concorde Pilot

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Popular Talks by John Tye

  • Achieving Ambition Against the Odds
  • Flying Concorde, The Supersonic Experience
  • From Orphanage to Captain, A Story of Resilience
  • High-Performance Aviation and Teamwork
  • Leadership Under Pressure
  • Life at the Edge of Space

Biography

John retired as a B777 Training Captain with British Airways in December 2022 having started his aviation career over 46 years earlier, straight from school as a junior clerk. After several ground based positions, he gained his commercial pilot’s licence in 1987 and went to fly for a charter airline, Dan Air.

Two years later John returned to BA and flew the original B747 ‘Classic’ for nine years. Concorde was John’s ultimate ambition and that dream eventually came true in 1998, when he became one of only 134 pilots to fly the world’s only supersonic airliner. When Concorde was grounded in 2000, John became a training captain on the short haul Airbus fleet and then transferred back to the global operation as a training captain on the
B777 in 2007 for the last fifteen years of his ‘privileged career.’

John’s bestselling and highly acclaimed memoir, ‘Life of A Concorde Pilot – From The Orphanage to The Edge of Space,’ takes the reader on an inspirational, moving and amusing journey through his life and concentrating on the pinnacle of his career as a Concorde Pilot.

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What clients say about John Tye

"I have heard John talk on many occasions while I was chairman of Brooklands Museum and twice in the last year, most recently to the Cobham Heritage Trust where he attracted over 125 local residents. Whilst we often get the odd favourable comment about our speakers, after John’s talk we must have had between a dozen and two dozen people come forward to congratulate us on our choice of speaker, on how interesting he was, his delightful nature and all round what a human person he was. His photos and video clips were all displayed with great professionalism. He has set the bar really high for our speakers for the rest of this year. I strongly recommend him. With best wishes." Sir Gerald, Chairman, Cobham Heritage Trust
"John came to West London Aero Club to give us a talk about his lifetime experiences. He gave an excellent talk. He was articulate, his slides were brilliant and the audience loved it. John’s story is inspirational, as he overcame childhood difficulties and later medical challenges. None of this defeated him and he ended his distinguished flying career flying Concorde. His message was ‘You can do it’. I recommend John highly as an entertaining and inspirational speaker." Lecture Organiser, West London Aero Club
"I am the Secretary for the Loughborough Branch of The Royal Aeronautical Society. The Branch holds a number of lectures over the year, using a modern lecture room on the Loughborough University campus. We were lucky enough to be able to get John Tye to give the first lecture of our 25/26 season. His lecture ‘Flying Concorde’ was excellent. He not only provided an insight into the technical side of flying Concorde but also gave an overview of his background in aviation. John’s route to become a pilot was against the odds. The latter aspect was particularly inspirational to the young students attending the lecture. This was confirmed by comments the students made at a book signing John did after the lecture. John spoke clearly, with humour and used an effective PowerPoint presentation with video clips to good advantage. The feedback from the members attending the lecture was very positive. Hence I have no hesitation in recommending John Tye as a speaker." Secretary, Royal Aeronautical Society Loughborough Branch

How to book John Tye as a keynote speaker

How do I book John Tye for a keynote speech?

You can book John Tye through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with John's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.

What are John Tye's speaking fees?

John Tye's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for John tailored to your event.

What topics does John Tye speak about?

John Tye speaks on Business & Management, Communication, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Performance. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with John to align the content with your delegates and goals.

Is John Tye available for international events?

London Speaker Bureau can book John Tye for events worldwide, subject to John's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.

Does John Tye deliver virtual or online keynotes?

Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether John Tye is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).

How long is a typical keynote by John Tye?

Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what John can accommodate.

Can John Tye tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?

London Speaker Bureau will brief John Tye on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what John can offer.

What languages does John Tye present in?

John Tye delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.

What makes John Tye a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

John Tye's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Communication, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Performance. To get a clear sense of John's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.

What kind of events can John Tye speak at?

John Tye can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Business & Management, Communication, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Performance is relevant. Details of John's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.

Does John Tye offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?

Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what John Tye is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.

How far in advance should we book John Tye?

We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with John Tye, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check John's current availability for your dates.