Chief Engineer - Defence

• Jun 2008 - Present

Airflite Pty Ltd is the Authorised Maintenance Organisation contracted by Commonwealth of Australia to provide PC9/A aircraft maintenance support for No 2 Flying Training School, RAAF Base Pearce and Central Flying School, RAAF East Sale I report to Managing Director for the maintenance standards and regulatory aspects associated with the PC9/A Maintenance Support Contract activities at RAAF Pearce and RAAF East Sale sites. Key aspect involves establishing procedures and practices that satisfy ADF Authorised Maintenance Organisation requirements and to ensure that the design standards of PC9/A aircraft and aeronautical product, and associated support equipment are maintained. (organisational responsibility extends to over 200 personnel and 57 aircraft).

Site Manager

• Mar 1998 - Jun 2008

I reported to Business Manager for flightline, hangar and workshop operations for 2FTS PC9/A on- and off-aircraft maintenance, and LIF Hawk off-aircraft maintenance. Major sections include operational on-aircraft maintenance, deeper on-aircraft maintenance, hydraulics, composite and metal material structures, aircraft painting and corrosion control, non-destructive inspections, aircraft life support equipment, oxygen equipment, ejection seat, calibration, field training, fleet planning, quality assurance and equipment store. (responsible for 140 civilian staff; 43 aircraft)

Hornet Airframe System Engineer

• Jan 1996 - Mar 1998

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) logistics and engineering management unit for F/A-18 Hornet and Macchi MB326H aircraft, with annual operating budget of $60 million and 130 staff.I reported to manager of aeronautical-mechanical section for Hornet fleet airframe structural logistics and airworthiness. (authority for 71 airframes; team leader for military and civilian staff of 7). Key aspects included structural repair/ modification of composite and metallic structure, corrosion and fatigue management.

Hornet Fleet Maintenance Planner

• Jun 1995 - Dec 1996

Aircraft Maintenance Officer

• Jan 1994 - Jun 1995

System Engineer

• Jan 1993 - Dec 1993

Airframe Structures System Engineer

• Apr 1989 - Dec 1992