Ashley Grummitt

Specialist Consultant - Airport Planning and Development

Background

Ashley presents over 15 years of experience in airport planning and development through his various senior management roles at Port Macquarie Airport. He led the development of the Port Macquarie Airport Master Plan in 2010 and has spent the past 10 years coordinating the staged implementation of the Master Plan through numerous airside and landside infrastructure projects.

Ashley’s experience has given him a keen understanding of the drivers, pressures and local government processes associated with Council-owned regional airports. He also has a strong awareness of the importance of planning and delivering airport infrastructure that is fit for purpose and supports the potential for future growth, while being cost effective for airlines, aircraft operators, airports and their local communities.

Ashley’s commercial business management background has given him direct experience in the identification, development and negotiation of aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenue streams to support ongoing airport development and to achieve sustainable commercial, operational and customer experience outcomes.

Strengths include :

  • Detailed understanding of many facets of the aviation and public sectors 
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to connect with a wide variety of aviation stakeholders
  • Understanding of processes associated with Council-owned regional airports
  • Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects.
     

Qualifications

  • Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Leadership (Public Sector Management program) 
  • Master of Science (MSc) in Highway Management and Engineering
  • Associate Diploma in Civil Engineering

Paul Needham, CEO (Acting), City of Busselton

Aviation Projects was the winner of the prestigious AAA National Airport Industry 2014 award for Corporate Project of the Year (Less than 30 staff), for its involvement in the development of the Busselton Regional Airport Upgrade Project, Business Case.

Aviation Projects provided valuable and detailed contributions to Busselton Regional Airport’s business case for the proposed expansion of its services. This contribution was comprehensive and included an infrastructure cost estimate, operational modelling, financial risk analysis as well as a project and funding timeline.

 

Aviation Projects' contribution in developing and delivering the above mentioned outcomes was critical to the preparation of the Western Australian Government Business Case. Aviation Projects' specialist knowledge in developing the outcomes and presentation of reports was timely and professional throughout the project.

Paul Needham, CEO (Acting), City of Busselton