Experience

Tasman Cargo Airlines

• Australia
• Airlines and Aviation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Flight Safety Specialist

  • Jun 2020 - Present



Tigerair Australia

• Australia
• Airlines and Aviation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Presenter, Non-Technical Skills Co-Facilitator

  • Apr 2018 - Mar 2020

  Frequent face-to-face delivery of NTS training to Flight Crew and Cabin Crew across the Virgin Australia Group (Virgin & Tiger)

• Flight Safety Specialist

  • Aug 2016 - Mar 2020

  The Flight Safety Specialist (FSS) is principally responsible for the management of Tigerair’s Flight Data Analysis Program (FDAP). The FDAP program is primarily a Safety Assurance tool, the output of which is also utilised throughout several areas of the business to drive safer, more efficient outcomes. The FSS analyses and models data; to demonstrate compliance with SOPs, for Evidence-Based Training, Engineering purposes etc., while ensuring that data is valid and used appropriately.



Flight Data Systems

• United States
• Aviation & Aerospace
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief UAV Controller (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle)

  • May 2010 - Aug 2016

  Reporting to CASA, responsible for the management of Flight Data Systems’ commercial UAV operations and training, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

• Manager of Flight Data Monitoring Services (FDM/FOQA)

  • May 2009 - Aug 2016

  Management of a team of specialist flight data analysts, tasked with analysing, validating, interpreting and reporting on flight data recordings, removed from DFDR (black box)/CVR/QAR.Provision of Flight Data Monitoring and flight data management services, for local and global airlines.Practical Management of Enterprise-Level server equipment.



Brindabella Airlines

• Australia
• Airlines and Aviation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Airline Pilot - First Officer (Metroliner)

  • Nov 2007 - Mar 2009

  • Preparation and submission of flight plans, fuel plans and trim sheets to comply with regulatory and company requirements.• In flight piloting duties in compliance with Civil Aviation Regulations and company procedures and policies. • Charter Pilot• Additional duties as volunteered or requested.

• Flight Instructor, (Grade 1)

  • Mar 2005 - Nov 2007

  • Provide flight instruction in compliance with current regulations and legislation.• Conduct theory courses, in house exams and invigilate web-based CASA examinations.• Supervision of junior flight instructors and staff.



Peninsula Aero Club

• Australia
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Flight Instructor, (Grade 2)

  • Feb 2004 - Mar 2005

  Flight Instructor, Grade 2 • Provide practical and flight theory training.• Create and deliver theory courses for all facets of flight training.• Aerial photography operations. • Manage fleet maintenance schedule and fuel bowser quality and supply. Flight Instructor, Grade 2 • Provide practical and flight theory training.• Create and deliver theory courses for all facets of flight training.• Aerial photography operations. • Manage fleet maintenance schedule and fuel bowser quality and supply.



MPMS Marine Surveyors

• Marine Surveyor (Supervisor)

  • 1992 - 2005

  MPMS is a Melbourne-based company that specialises in the visual inspection of import & export vehicles. Vehicles are inspected for damage prior to, and after loading/discharging of the ship, and formal recommendations for correct stowage are made to the shipping company, where applicable.• Management and coordination of teams to complete work on demand.• Coordinate tasks with stevedore services. MPMS is a Melbourne-based company that specialises in the visual inspection of import & export vehicles. Vehicles are inspected for damage prior to, and after loading/discharging of the ship, and formal recommendations for correct stowage are made to the shipping company, where applicable.• Management and coordination of teams to complete work on demand.• Coordinate tasks with stevedore services.



Safeguard Security Group

• Foreman, Security & Access Control Installations

  • Feb 2003 - Nov 2003

  Safeguard Security Group is a Melbourne-based company that provides security guards, patrols and alarm monitoring.• Install cabling as directed by project manager, manage staff, and ensure quality of workmanship, all within agreed time constraints.• Install security cameras, access control modules, and alarm systems, as directed by the project manager, or as required by the client.• Terminate, program and test all installed equipment.• Liaise with builder/ other contractor services to ensure correct completion of project.• Respond to service calls, test and repair/replace equipment as necessary.



Direct Air Search and Rescue

• Pilot/ Aerial Spotter

  • Dec 2002 - Jan 2003

  Search and Rescue operations, patrolling Victorian coastline, in conjunction with Surf Lifesaving and Police Air Wing. Search and Rescue operations, patrolling Victorian coastline, in conjunction with Surf Lifesaving and Police Air Wing.