Aviation Projects has provided assistance to the Wagner Group from the initial planning approval through to the construction and operation of Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport and continues to provide valuable ongoing advice and support.
Aviation Projects provided expert advice and guidance on a range of matters including the preparation of initial demand forecasts and scope of aircraft operations, concept layouts, concept airspace and aircraft flight paths and consideration of various other planning and operations matters. They have also provided advice on aeronautical infrastructure requirements and costs and operational advice on a variety of matters. Aviation Projects was able to assist with the introduction and ongoing operation of B747-800F aircraft by preparing a safety case that was approved by CASA.
Managing Director, Keith Tonkin, is thoroughly professional in all of his work and takes pride in providing a tailored solution that considers all aspects of a client’s strategic intent, including the short and long term implications of various recommended actions.
Aviation Projects has been integral to the success of our airport and continues to be a valued advisor to our business.
Operations Manager
Background
Angela has experience in the areas of regulatory compliance, safety and auditing, airfield operations, business development and high-level stakeholder engagement, across defence and government agencies at a local, state, and federal level.
Angela started her aviation and airport management career 30 years ago in 1992 while owning and operating a large Brisbane-based skydiving business. Angela learned the importance of airport development early on, as developing a Sport Aviation Airpark (ALA) became a necessity to successfully operating her business. The airpark was situated within a military control zone, which on paper, made the Airpark approval look impossible… but she made it happen through high-level stakeholder engagement.
Angela has worked closely with local council, state government, defence, air traffic control and local community members to negotiate the business’ development, resulting in the successful approval of her development application.
In 2012, Angela moved on to her aviation consulting career where she provided specific advice on Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS). In the past 10 years, Angela has worked in various roles across a variety of organisations, however, all roads have led her back to aviation and airports - working with the likes of Boeing, Airservices Australia, Ballina/Byron Gateway Airport, Queensland Government Air Wing and Toll Helicopters.
Angela advocates for industry inclusion and diversity by being a ‘women in aviation’ leader, and role model to young women looking to pursue a career in aviation.
Strengths include:
- Detailed understanding of many facets of the aviation sector
- Aviation and people management
- Stakeholder engagement and communication - Respectful and respected approach with stakeholders, clients, airport management and flight operations personnel and regulators.
- Project management
- Aviation safety management systems
- ICAM auditing
- Airport airside operations and safety standards airport and flight operations regulations
- Aviation technical and business-style writing.
Qualifications
- Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) – Level 1 security clearance
- Workplace Health & Safety Investigation - BSBWHS505 - Investigate WHS incidents
- Workplace Health & Safety Investigation - RIIWHS301D - Conduct safety & health investigations
- Safety & Lead Auditor course - Lead Auditor - ISO 9001:2015 - Southpac Aerospace
- Defence Aviation Safety Management Systems Practitioner Course - Defence Aviation Safety Authority
- Commercial Pilot Licence single and multi-engine - Civil Aviation Safety Authority
- Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) with Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) approval - Civil Aviation Safety Authority
- ICAM Aviation Investigator
- Aerodrome Reporting/Works Safety Officer.
