Darren Cooke Email & Phone Number

Australia

Eight Mile Plains, Qld, Au

Supporting airlines and aircraft operators/owners globally to reduce maintenance costs, extend asset life, and increase aircraft uptime/availability through the specialty aerospace cleaning product Zi-400HD for Airframe exterior and interior and Gas Turbine Compressor Cleaner ZOK27. These world leading technologies are valued additions to many airline/aircraft corrosion prevention and control programs (CPCP). Through strategic international relationships and business development initiatives I support the expanding market presence through fostering and nurturing key client relationships globally within Aviation, Industrial, Marine and all markets in between.

Company developed to provide ongoing contract business development management, sales, forecasting, validation support and activities for business growth (Business Analysis) - Serving multiple world leading technical innovations and products.

Gold Coast , Qld , Au

Built Australia’s largest and fastest vehicle pre purchase inspection company. Over 100 dealer clients, 500 qualified mobile mechanics, internal managment team of 10 and 10’s of thousands inspections carried out annually, nationwide. Over 70% of inspections completed in less than 48 hours. Over 50,000 inspections completed. Pioneered technology development to enable scale, increased speed of operations, product delivery and management, customer relationship management, reporting and more. Verifiinspect was acquired in 2022 and my founding tenure ceased May 2024.

South Brisbane, Queensland, Au

Introduced new innovative technologies into mining and industrial sectors via the identification of value propositions, presentations and negotiations. smartbolts.com Ecodrive by remoteenergy.com.au

Pinkenba, Qld, Au

Business development activities and increased PT6 & TPE331 aircraft engine MRO services to the Pacific Island countries Guam, PNG, Marshall Islands, Fiji, New Caledonia, Wallis Island, Tahiti. Engine sales, Engine parts sales, Overhaul services, Airframe parts sales, Propeller sales, Landing gear sales , Consulting services

Built a statewide roadworthy inspection business. 20 Authorised Examiners across QLD. Carried out 20,000 inspections prior to the sale of the business. Proprietor of Authorised inspection station and Authorised Examiner.

Brisbane, Queensland, Au

Business development activities selling automated robotic packaging machinery solutions and service in FMCG sector across multiple regions, QLD, NSW, PNG, Fiji and New Zealand.Achieved multimillion dollar budgetBusiness Sold 2018

Developed a cutting-edge online platform for car service quoting and booking , streamlining service estimates and parts ordering through system integrations. Developed profitable business model with a successful launch of the MVP SaaS system through major retailer.Business exit

Provide comprehensive mechanical fitting and supervisory services to various engineering and mining companies in the Bowen Basin, focusing on maintenance, repairs, and condition monitoring of mining equipment. My role involved participating and overseeing major projects, shutdowns, and construction activities, contributing to the smooth operation of 22 open cut coal mine sites and ports in the region.

Cairns, Queensland, Au

Completed a Cert III Light Vehicle Mechanic Apprenticeship and specialized in maintaining, servicing, and repairing Mercedes Benz & Daimler Chrysler Vehicles. Conducted inspections, installations, and diagnoses for both light and commercial vehicles.

Assembled and installed airframe flight control and powerplant systems to the Flightship Airfish FS8 commercial prototype. Simultaneous manufacture and production of multiple (5) commercial craft.

Coordinate,execute and participate in Search and Rescue missions from Cairns to Horn Island. Manage and conduct in-flight dispatch and ensure timely delivery of life-saving equipment from fixed-wing aircraft to those in need, My efforts contributed to the successful completion of numerous rescue operations.

Completed Cert IV Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Mechanical) AME Apprenticeship. Maintained, serviced, repaired, inspected, fabricated and diagnosed all systems and components on fixed wing piston engine and PT6 Turbo Prop aircraft. Held endorsements as a Drop Master, Dispatcher, and Observer for AusSAR, contributing to the safety and efficiency of search and rescue operations in the region

Cert Iv In Real Estate Practice, Real Estate

Cert Iv, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

Cert Iii Light Vehicle Mechanic