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About the Principal

A seasoned aviation executive with over 40 years of leadership in operational safety, compliance, and risk management. Experienced Manager Quality Assurance, which led high-performing teams across global operations, ensuring alignment with the highest standards in safety, auditing (IOSA/ISAGO), and regulatory compliance (AAOC).

Executive experience spans major carriers including Ansett, Kendell Airlines, Regional Express, Qantas, Express Ground Handling, and Jetstar, played a pivotal role in programs that enhanced safety, compliance, and operational performance in Airport Ground Operations.

Holds formal qualifications in Training & Development, Quality & Auditing (QMS & SMS), Human Factors, and Safety Investigation, along with certifications in IATA IOSA and Qantas Group Security.

Now, as Founder of Pacific Aviation Consultants, partnering with aviation organizations—including airports, ground handling agents, and carriers—to drive safety, compliance, and operational excellence through expert consulting, audit support, and strategic advisory services.

A strong advocate of systems thinking, stakeholder engagement, and the power of people to drive change, he remains passionate and committed to continuous improvement in the aviation sector.

Expertise / Qualification

  • ATQF Training & Assessment Certificate IV
  • Safety Management Operations (DuPont)
  • RABQSA Lead Quality Safety Auditor (QMS, SMS & Operations)
  • IATA IOSA Auditor (AO Course High Distinction)
  • ATSB Human Factors Safety Investigator
  • Level 1 & 2 Safety Incident Investigator
  • Risk Management – Systems & development
  • High-Capacity Air Operators Certification (Airport & Route Approval Processes)
  • SME – Airbus A320/1 (CEO & NEO) A330 & B737NG & Max, B787, Embraer E190-E2 Aircraft servicing procedures