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40 years of aviation industry experience, including aircraft engineering, flight instruction, corporate, charter and airline flying. 20 years experience in senior management roles as Chief Pilot and Head of Training and Checking for Skippers Aviation Pty. Ltd. and Macair Airlines Pty. Ltd. during which several aircraft types, RPT and International Air Operator’s certification were introduced. Throughout my career I have always maintained a high standard of proficiency as a pilot and manager with a strong desire to provide exceptional customer service.Key achievements include;•Initial granting of air operator’s certificate and subsequent re-issues including RPT and International operations ensuring flight operations complied with all CASA and Company requirements.•Introduction of C441, B200, Metro 23, Dash 8 and Brasilia aircraft to the Skippers fleet. Type conversion, flight checks and 20.11 training and testing of crews on most of these types including type conversion and checking on SAAB 340 whilst at Macair.•Introduction of the ATR 42 aircraft to Macair flying operations.•Instigation and development of many of Skippers Aviation’s systems including flight operations management structure.•Provided effective leadership and guidance for up to 60 pilots and 7 cabin attendants, ensuring high operational standards and recency maintained.•Recruited and led strong flight operations management and training teams.•Working within multi–disciplined internal and external teams on such projects as aerodrome and instrument approach design, including liaison with major city aerodrome operators.•Compiled and maintained flight operations procedural manuals.•Design of company check and training systems and manuals.•Development of Simulator training and checking programs..Aircraft Performance Engineering Manager

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