Wedgetail

Managed the surveillance and navigation portfolio of projects at Airservices Australia constructing radars, precision landing systems, radio navigation beacons; and airspace changes required by the implementation of Satellite Navigation technologies. Led a multidisciplinary team of 16 project managers and collaborated with many other vendors, consultants and specialists in a matrix organisation to successfully deliver positive outcomes for the aviation industry.

Successfully delivered three significant navigation infrastructure projects replacing 80 navigation aids and planned a navigation decommissioning project to remove 200 navigation aids from service including a vast industry and community engagement program.

Some projects delivered include:1) Aeronautical VHF System Upgrade Project - Managed the supply, installation and transition of VHF radio communication equipment at 152 remote locations across Australia upgrading an existing analogue radio communication network to modern, state of the art digital technology. Safely delivered as many as 25 communication site upgrades a month.2) Summertown to Bonfire Hill VHF Site Relocation - Relocated aeronautical VHF and microwave link… Show more Some projects delivered include:1) Aeronautical VHF System Upgrade Project - Managed the supply, installation and transition of VHF radio communication equipment at 152 remote locations across Australia upgrading an existing analogue radio communication network to modern, state of the art digital technology. Safely delivered as many as 25 communication site upgrades a month.2) Summertown to Bonfire Hill VHF Site Relocation - Relocated aeronautical VHF and microwave link services, established a new site, established site licensing and sharing agreement with existing lessors.3) HF Marine Radio Communication Project - Delivered HF communication infrastructure for the delivery of South Australian Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure, 4) Solar Power System Upgrades - Solar Power Systems installed at Jackson (QLD), Kintore (QLD), Goochegoochera (NT), Glenayle (WA), Mt Singleton (WA), Halls Creek (WA) and Nullarbor (SA). Show less

Created detailed installation plans, drawings, bills of material; managed logistics and transition activities to ensure new technologies were implemented safely. Managed onsite construction teams in remote locations and installed radio communication systems.

Maintained the Air Traffic Control System in the Brisbane Air Traffic Services Centre. Worked closely with Air Traffic Controllers to ensure all preventative and corrective maintenance activities were completed as quickly and safely as possible.