CEO

• Mar 2018 - Present

I am hugely passionate about Aviation, the industry, its people and the opportunities it has afforded my clients. I have had the privilege of working with a wide range of clients who use aircraft as an essential tool. Those that have put their faith in me:Large Corporations Business LeadersGovernment OfficialsCelebrities & Sports TeamsCorporatesPrivate FamiliesEmergency ServicesAt Djets we consider ourselves part of your team and our core values are what form our minimum standard when searching for the perfect aircraft & operator:SafetyControlConveniencePrivacy TransparencyNo guess work, just results, this is a trust-based process that works! Starting by understanding your needs then filling in the extra details to make sure your flying experience is as seamless as possible. No detail is overlooked. Employing the latest technologies alongside global network partners to expeditiously connect you with the perfect aircraft, wherever and whenever you need to fly. Staying ahead of the safety & innovation curve is often a requirement of clients and this is where Djets has found its niche. For business, client focus is often ROI focused and this is where you can rely on us as your own in house flight department, maximising time, minimising delays and identifying other efficiencies. Private fliers often want to personalise flights and this is about ensuring that we deliver on client’s needs; this may mean making sure entertainment is provided for the children, providing a tailored dining plan and the ability to request certain foods or even hypo allergenic linens. We pride ourselves on learning about your tastes and preferences and forging a trust based relationship.I welcome you to try my company as your aircraft search partner. For further information please contact me directly at tony@djets.com or +64-275443408

Contract Pilot - Captain

• Oct 2018 - Apr 2020

Contracted as a part time Captain to Skyline Aviation / New Zealand Air Ambulance Service. Based at Auckland Airport. Providing 24/7 air ambulance services to Starship Children's Hospital and other Hospitals around New Zealand. Contracted as a part time Captain to Skyline Aviation / New Zealand Air Ambulance Service. Based at Auckland Airport. Providing 24/7 air ambulance services to Starship Children's Hospital and other Hospitals around New Zealand.

Managing Director

• Mar 2003 - Mar 2019

Providing Aviation Services as a contract pilot and private jet and helicopter charter sourcing and leasing expert. Providing Aviation Services as a contract pilot and private jet and helicopter charter sourcing and leasing expert.

Base Manager - New Zealand Flying Doctor Service

• Dec 2009 - Mar 2017

Fixed Wing Base Manager - Nelson Airport.My role was as a pilot and as the Fixed Wing Base Manager. New Zealand Flying Doctor Service provide contracted Air Ambulance aircraft to various Health Boards around New Zealand. During my tenure I introduced two aircraft that saw an improvement to the level of service we were providing to the the local Health Board. I oversaw pilot operations and general business operations. This involved working alongside the company helicopter division that also provided aeromedical services. If aircraft availability allowed, I would facilitate private charter flights (non ambulance) for our aircraft.

Managing Director and Chief Pilot

• Jun 2003 - Dec 2009

As the owner of Flight Corporation Ltd I oversaw the day to day running of the company and its staff. Operating aircraft on tourism flights around the wider Nelson/Marlborough area. Flight Corporation was the first company to ever be awarded the contract to operate the local Air Ambulance service for the Nelson/Marlborough District Health Board, servicing their two regional hospitals. This involved flying the Health Board's patients to and from hospitals around New Zealand. As the owner of Flight Corporation Ltd I oversaw the day to day running of the company and its staff. Operating aircraft on tourism flights around the wider Nelson/Marlborough area. Flight Corporation was the first company to ever be awarded the contract to operate the local Air Ambulance service for the Nelson/Marlborough District Health Board, servicing their two regional hospitals. This involved flying the Health Board's patients to and from hospitals around New Zealand.

Airline Pilot

• Apr 2001 - Apr 2003