[1][2] He joined Connah's Quay Nomads and began a lengthy career in Welsh football.
He moved to Cwmbran Town in the 1999–2000 season, but played just twice before returning to Connah's Quay.
At the end of this first season with Airbus, they won the Cymru Alliance and with it promotion to the Welsh Premier League.
[1][2] He spent the 2005–06 season on a dual registration with both Airbus UK and Cymru Alliance side Halkyn United.
[3] In August 2016, Thomas was appointed interim manager of Airbus UK before taking permanent charge in September 2016.