Experience

QinetiQ Australia

• Australia
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Air Traffic Management Consultant

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  UAS Flight Test Range Project UAS Flight Test Range Project



Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Air Traffic Services Training and Technical Consultant

  • Apr 2017 - Jun 2019

  Worked as a consultant for the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development, providing expertise and assistance to PNGASL for the transition to Thales ATM TopSky system, including operational use, procedures and training development and delivery. Role details include; a. A technical and operational assessment and review of the NiuSky ATS system and proposed physical and data configurations; b. To review the existing system and operations identify and develop any operational practices, procedures (HMI) and documentation required to support the transition and new operating modes; c. .To assist in identifying, developing and reviewing the training plan, training packages and documentation requirements to enable successful transition training and controller engagement and acceptance of the new system. d. To undertake and review operational testing, verification and validation of system software, functionalities and data-sets to ensure system integrity and fit for purpose prior to operational implementation; e. The design of Area, Arrivals and TMA Simulator program and exercises; developed an ATC Separation Standards and NiuSky Instructional Workbook for Area trainees, created the NiuSky National ATS Procedures Manual and developed the NiuSky Assessors Reference Manual and Assessment Form.



Airservices Australia

• Australia
• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• OneSky ATC Operational Specialist

  • Oct 2015 - Aug 2016

  ATS Training and Human Factors operational specialist with Onesky project. Member of Onesky Human Factors, Training, Automated Conflict Detection and Communications Voice Switch Working Groups.

• Air Traffic Control Ab-initio Instructor

  • Feb 2011 - Oct 2015

  Operated as part of the Brisbane En-route ATS instructional team. This involved close and cooperative interaction with other team members and providing support to the Delivery Supervisor. I was the Learning Academy Subject Matter Expert for Thales ATM system initial training (HMI) , ICAO Class G Air Traffic Services, Aircraft Recognition and Performance and Separation Standards. Certificate IV in Training and Assessment qualified. This role included;•Delivery of theory modules incorporating lesson plans, testing, examination, and compilation of results;•Delivery of simulation training in basic Automated ATS (Eurocat) system use and operation, Flight Information Services, Procedural and Surveillance based Enroute and Arrivals control services. Responsible for providing input and instruction, with verbal and written feedback, and undertaking assessments and examinations as required;•Undertaking assessment of trainee performance in accordance with the requirements of the ATC training curriculum in both theory and practical phases; •Preparing written reports for student appraisal and feedback;•Maintaining accurate records of student progress and assessment in accordance with relevant Standards (e.g. the Australian Quality Training Framework, Airservices Australia Manual of Standards and Learning Academy Operations Manual)•Design and delivery of remedial training plans when required.• Undertaking additional duties as directed by the Delivery Supervisor. (e.g. Check and Standardisation officer, Course Liaison etc.)•Conducting trainee interviews based on Instructor written reports and performance appraisal;

• ATS Safety Specialist / Incident Investigator

  • Jul 2007 - Jan 2011

  Detailed role responsibilities;• ATS incident investigations, including data gathering, interviewing, evidence gathering, analysis, report writing with findings and recommendations; completed ATSB Human Factors for Transport Safety Investigators course, 2007.• Undertook systemic investigations and reviews of specific system safety areas, including Display of Notices to Airmen ,Standard Terminal Arrival Routes controller interface and display and alerting, and the Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System alerting system and protocols.• Principal ATC Operational Risk Assessment Specialist, using Thesis Bow Tie. Also acting as Thesis User Authority for Airservices Australia, to co-ordinate version testing, software use, fault reporting and file directory structure;• Provided independent advice on Safety and Risk Management matters to the various Airservices business groups, Senior Management and staff including identification of hazards and the development of appropriate mitigation strategies.• Review the products of the Airservices Safety Management System and provide independent reviews of Safety Plans, Assessments and Cases to ensure that they are prepared in compliance with Airservices Australia safety system requirements and that, where applicable, they meet the required standard for submission to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). • Provided subject matter expertise and assistance in the development and delivery of safety management training, specifically Bow Tie use and Incident Investigation.• Analysis and identification of trends arising from incidents and events for incorporation into Safety Reports to enable the identification of corrective action to be taken.• Assisted the Data Custodian (Safety Manager) to facilitate data requests from external agencies, including ATSB, CASA, and the Dept. of Defence and for Freedom of Information inquiries.

• Eurocat Operational System Specialist

  • Aug 2003 - Jul 2007

  The role responsibilities included;• The specification, determination, and review of Thales ATM system enhancement working papers and the provision of specialist comment and input on proposed Engineering Change Requests. • Drafting and reviewing engineering and technical specification and test procedures for changes and enhancements;• Review of proposed Functional Baseline changes and provision of ATS Specialist advice as required to Software Development and System Engineering staff at Thales ATM. • Organisation of simulator and staffing for Operational Suitability testing of pre-deployment Thales ATM system software; including daily progress and fault reporting• Responsible for design and testing of enhanced aural and visual alarm system for enhanced situational awareness for ATC in operational Thales ATM system. Co-presented paper at the 2005 Audio Engineering Society Conference in New York, based on this work.• Input and advice regarding the operational use and procedures associated with software enhancements, and provision of assistance with transition and implementation planning for software enhancements. • Verification and validation testing of software releases at Thales ATM, Richmond and Airservices, Melbourne Airport.

• Air Traffic Controller and Team Leader, Brisbane Oceanic Group

  • Feb 2000 - Aug 2003



Airservices Australia

• Australia
• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Local Operations Air Traffic Control Instructor for TAAATS transition

  • Feb 1999 - Feb 1999

• Air Traffic Controller, Supervisor and Instructor

  • Jul 1995 - Feb 1999



Airservices Australia

• Australia
• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Air Traffic Controller, Check Controller, Training Controller, Senior Area Controller

  • Jun 1985 - Mar 1993