About AeroPM
Our Story
Established in 2014, AeroPM is a professional services consulting firm that engages across the private, government and military sectors. Based in Canberra, the company works with its clients Australia-wide to deliver a range of complex technical projects. AeroPM personnel are highly qualified and customer focussed authentic leaders, trained to perform in complex strategic environments. Through its people, AeroPM aspires to offer your program inter-disciplinary and cross-functional teams or individuals. Our team is comprised of high performing Level 2 - Level 4 project managers, engineers and logisticians. Expertise within the team is across a broad spectrum.
"The team at AeroPM is principally comprised of former ADF and APS engineers, Logisticians and Project Managers who understand and can thus contextualise the warfighting domain".
Our Team Composition
Emily Frizell - Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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Emily provides specialist consulting services in Project Management, Engineering, Airworthiness and Certification to the Department of Defence. An accomplished and proficient project manager (CPPM) and technical engineer (CPEng, EngExec, FIEAust) with experience in airworthiness and certification of Defence aircraft, assets and systems, including delivery of major changes to Type Design and major capital acquisition programmes.
Emily has been conferred as a Fellow into Engineers Australia.
www.linkedin.com/in/emilyfrizell |
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Adam Frizell - General Manager (GM)
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Adam is an accomplished and capable Project Manager (CPPM, AIPM), Chief Engineer and Technical Engineer (FIEAust, EngExec, CPEng), has completed Executive Masters in Business Administration (EMBA) through the UNSW Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) program. Adam has significant experience in project management, leadership, airworthiness and technical certification of Defence aircraft, assets and systems, including delivery of major capital acquisition programmes and major changes to Asset Type Designs. Adam has been conferred as a Fellow into Engineers Australia.
www.linkedin.com/in/adamfrizell |
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Andrew Calderazzo - Software Systems Engineering, ICT and Information Management
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Andrew is a specialist Software Systems Engineer with extensive experience in ICT management in complex projects and Regulatory Authorities, including Information Management, hardware and software support. Andrew has developed and managed sophisticated information systems in the Airworthiness and Coordination Policy Agency, Naval Aviation Squadrons, and major aviation acquisition projects. Andrew's expertise extends to risk and quality management, policy development and implementation.
www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-calderazzo |
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Nigel Curry - ICT Project Management
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Nigel has broad leadership experience in government and Army, with a background in ICT, security coordination and event management. He is successful in leading public-sector transformation and change programs with a focus on translating strategic direction and implementing new ICT and business capability to improve organisational outcomes. Nigel has significant experience leading teams and building capability in ICT strategy and operations, program and project management, security and event coordination and delivery of security arrangements for major events.
www.linkedin.com/in/nigel-curry |
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Marc Loxton - Systems Engineering and Certification
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Marc accrued 10 years as an Engineering Officer in the RAAF as well as 4 years as a Software Engineering consultant developing desktop and web applications. Marc has attained specialist skills in Aviation software, System Safety and in UAS Airworthiness, with significant experience in Aircraft Certification. Marc has exceptionally strong complex-system concept development experience as well as in the development of systems engineering frameworks and applying formal systems engineering techniques to hard and soft-system problems. www.linkedin.com/in/marc-loxton
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Daniel Barrett - Certification and ICT Integration
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Dan is an experienced Project Engineering Manager and Project Manager with specialist skills in acquisition, certification, tactical data links, ICT integration and ICT project management. Dan is experienced in air and ICT domains and skilled in leadership, management and mentoring. Most recently, Dan was the Senior Engineering Manager for the P-8A Program leading the integration of all major systems into Australian strategic ICT environments, including native integration of the Aircraft’s Mission System and Ground Support System. Previously, Dan has held the position ofProject Engineering Manager for the acquisition of two C-17A aircraft within eight months of project initiation.
www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-barrett |
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Timothy Webster – ILS and Project Management
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Tim is an experienced Integrated Logistics Support Manager, with an extensive background in leading teams of logistics practitioners, and working in Defence acquisition projects. He has exceptional skills and experience across the broad Materiel Logistics domain and the Capability Life Cycle, however specialises in introducing large, complex acquisition projects into service and transition to sustainment. Tim also has significant experience in providing Project Management support services.
www.linkedin.com/in/tim-webster |
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Mark Walmsley - Project Management, Test & Evaluation
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Mark is an accomplished executive with specific skills in test & evaluation, aircraft certification, project management, productivity improvement, management consulting, and executive management. In Defence Mark served as the Commonwealth Test Pilot for Project Wedgetail in Seattle; and Commanding Officer of both AMTDU and briefly ARDU. Mark advised Rio Tinto Iron Ore and several state healthcare departments on operational improvement initiatives yielding substantial gains. Mark holds a B.ENG (Aero), MSc, and MBA qualifications; as well as formal test pilot, project management, and systems engineering certifications.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/walmsley |
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Steve Blacker – Project Management
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Steve is an experienced and capable Project Manager (CPPM, AIPM) who has completed a Masters in Project Management through UNSW. An extensive background in leading large and small teams in support of Land-based Rapid Acquisition and Major Capital Acquisition Projects across all stages of the Capability Life Cycle. Steve is well regarded in Defence for his ability to establish and maintain relationships across organisations and communicate to key organisational decisions makers.
www.linkedin.com/in/stevenblacker |
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Craig Lipman - Systems Engineer
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Craig is a highly capable Systems Engineering Manager with over twenty years of experience in Defence Materiel Acquisition and Sustainment activities. He has specialist skills in the design and delivery of complex, software-intensive, military C4I systems, with extensive specific experience in ADF Air Battlespace Management and Air Traffic Management environments. Having held a range of senior engineering management roles within CASG, Craig has demonstratable ability to oversee and develop emergent engineering teams whilst simultaneously ensuring timely completion of project deadlines within specified budgets. Craig holds BEng (AeroAv) and MBA qualifications, and is presently studying towards a Masters of Cyber Security Operations through UNSW.
www.linkedin.com/in/craig-lipman |
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Mauricio Bassaletti - ILS, Contract Management and WH&S
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Mauricio has 33 years experience in Air Force as an Aircraft Technician and Logistician with well rounded logistics experience in Integrated Logistics Support, Contract Management, Auditing and Work Health and Safety. Mauricio has a proven track record in large projects including the acquisition of the AEW&C Capability, the introduction of MILIS and the introduction High Risk Work licencing to Air Force. Mauricio is adaptable and resilient in any Logistics role.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricio-bassaletti |
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David Holder – Strategic HR Management
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David is a high calibre consultant with expertise in optimising workforce management practices to enhance people-based capabilities. Having served over 25 years in the RAAF as an Air Combat Officer (Navigator), instructor, operational airworthiness auditor, and doctrine author, David is an adaptable leader with deep practical experience in achieving results in complex environments. David’s senior roles in two of the Big Four consulting firms, workforce manager in a Federal Government agency, RAAF squadron executive, and executive coach, have given him a broad knowledge base for creating and applying methodologies to develop high performing people, teams, and organisations.
www.linkedin.com/in/davidholder |
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Kim Roantree - Procurement & Senior Design Engineer
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Kim is a tertiary qualified engineer with over fifteen years of experience contracting in major Defence acquisition projects. Kim has managed engineering aspects of several major Defence acquisition projects. He has operated at different stages in the project lifecycle from the project definition phase to the test and evaluation. As an engineer, Kim has worked as the Engineering Manager during the project definition phase of JP 2089 Phase 2B, F/A-18A/B Digital Close Air Support, as a Senior Design Engineer for Project Air 5402, Air to Air Refuelling Capability and most recently progressed the Sustainment Design and Implementation of Project Air 6000, Joint Strike Fighter.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-roantree. |
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Chris Nelms - Engineering, ILS & PM
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Chris is a multi-skilled aerospace engineer with extensive experience in Program and Project Management, Sustainment Management, Engineering and ILS Management, and specialist skills in airworthiness, aircraft certification, contract negotiation and stakeholder liaison and management. He has held prominent positions in the Defence environment and private industry across a broad range of industrial sectors, including Maritime, Air, Rail, and Communications. Chris holds an MBA with a specialisation in Project Management, is an accomplished leader, manager and mentor, and is a Fellow of the Institute of Managers and Leaders (FIML, CMgr).
www.linkedin.com/in/chrisnelms |
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Ryan Wilson - Project Management and Engineering
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Ryan has experience in delivery of Project programs and has held key roles in support of airworthiness, certification, system safety, aircraft structural integrity, propulsion system integrity and production build quality assurance. Ryan has considerable experience in pre-Gate 2 projects and contract establishment, as well as experience in project Acquisition and Sustainment phases. Ryan has been conferred as a Fellow into Engineers Australia.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan.wilson |
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Peter Nugent - Flight Test, Certification & Airworthiness
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Peter is a talented aerospace engineer with demonstrated success in flight test engineering, certification, airworthiness, operations and project management. During his twenty years of service with the RAAF, Peter led teams on overseas operations and loves to project air power in support of the Australian Government. His flight test tours have seen him lead many critical flight test programs that have grown Australia’s capabilities related to stores clearance and air-to-air refuelling in particular. He is a Distinguished Graduate of the National Test Pilot School, USA, a Chartered Professional Engineer with and has been conferred as a Fellow into Engineers Australia and is a Graduate of the AICD Course.
www.linkedin.com/in/petenugent |
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Tiemo Modersitzki - Project Management
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Tiemo is a highly driven and multi-skilled Technical Project Management professional with extensive experience creating and delivering technical project solutions. He possesses a unique combination of skills, and offers 16 years of experience within the Defence space both as a serving member and as a civilian working in the Defence industry. Tiemo has knowledge and expertise across the joint military technical environment, paired with project management and CASG project experience and hands-on engineering skills. Tiemo is a CPPM with the AIPM.
www.linkedin.com/in/tiemo-modersitzki |
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Stuart Munro - Project Manager
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Stuart is an accomplished Project Manager with over 19 years of significant experience consulting to organisations in the Defence, Government, Education and Transport sectors delivering program & project management and contract administration through a diverse range of civil, infrastructure and building projects. His proactive everyday management of projects reflects his passion to generate opportunities for people to excel, and his contribution as a WYWM Veteran Mentor highlights his unwavering dedication, expanding on his coaching of graduates, mentoring of junior staff and championing organisational change and development initiatives.
www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-munro/ |
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Paul Parolo, CSC - Project Management, Engineering
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Paul is a highly regarded engineer (CPEng) and project manager (CPPM) with extensive experience in the military and private sectors, including complex major capital acquisition and asset management programs. With strong analytical and communication skills, Paul quickly builds trusted relationships with stakeholders, delivering high quality products and services. Whilst serving in Defence, Paul served as a Chief Engineer (aerospace) and held specialist positions in propulsion systems/gas turbine certification, airworthiness regulation, aviation fuel quality control and safety management systems.
www.linkedin.com/in/paulparolo |
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Mae Grant - Admin and Finance Support
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Mae works alongside Emily and Adam in the day to day operations of the company. Mae provides Operational Support, Human Resource Management and Financial Support, with a strong technology and systems skill set – including Xero and Microsoft Office. Mae is also heavily involved in account management, from invoicing to database management, data entry and cross referencing of information, suitability and referee checking. She is an energetic and collaborative team member with highly developed verbal and written communication skills, diligent attention to detail and she brings high calibre customer service to her everyday performance.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/Mae.Grant |
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Simon Ozanne – Capability Development, Pilot, Project and Risk Management
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Simon is an experienced executive with an extensive background in international aviation, Defence acquisition, and safety and risk management. Through his 20 years as an Air Force Pilot and squadron executive, and more recently through private aerospace ventures, Simon has established credible leadership with strong analytical and communication skills. He has collaborated on multi-national acquisitions, managed joint operations, and consulted within the aerospace industry on multi-faceted capability proposals. Simon possesses unique and specialist skills in operational T&E, simulation, auditing, human factors, regulatory compliance and change management.
www.linkedin.com/in/simon-ozanne |
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Sean Noble - Logistics and Project Management
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Sean has over 20 years management and leadership experience in Defence. Sean has returned substantial dividends across numerous businesses and industries ranging from healthcare in USA to ship building in Australia, banking (Federal, corporate and consumer) and contract management throughout Australia, North America, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific. Sean has provided products and services on a military scale, ranging from public relations and media engagement through to logistics and distribution in challenging third world and equally challenging first world countries.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-noble/ |
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Lalin Naidu - Systems Engineering
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A subject matter expert in the Systems Engineering domain, Lalin has leveraged this skill to great effect in the provision of specialist expertise in the acquisition, certification, risk management and capability definition support to Sea, Land and Joint Programs within Defence. Lalin's vast experience includes expertise in the development of Capability Definition Documentation and Engineering Management in each domain. Lalin is a Chartered Professional Engineer and holds a Masters in Systems Engineering from the University of New South Wales.
www.linkedin.com/in/lalin.naidu |
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Claire Milton - Engineering, Certification and Project Management
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Claire is an Aeronautical Engineer with thirteen years Defence Engineering experience in maintenance, sustainment and acquisition program. She has worked with several multinational teams across different aviation platforms and has demonstrated skills in communication, leadership and management. Claire has specialist skills in systems engineering, certification, safety and risk management. She is a CPENG who is currently working towards being recognised as a Certified Australian Systems Engineer (CASE).
https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire.milton |
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David Zemel - Program Management, Engineering, Capability Development
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David is a very experienced and highly accomplished leader, manager and engineering practitioner. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Australia, with over 30 years of experience in the RAAF across diverse areas: engineering, maintenance, logistics, capability development and command. David gained a deep and practical working knowledge of the Capability Life Cycle as the Program Manager for the Air Mobility capability in Air Force Headquarters. While Commanding Officer of the Heavy Airlift System Program Office, with direct responsibility for the C-17 Logistics Management Unit, David fostered the trust and respect of the many international partners and major suppliers.
www.linkedin.com/in/david-zemel-89288b123/ |
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Matthew Kitchin - Flight Test System Specialist (FTSS)
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Matthew Kitchin is a long course qualified Flight Test Systems Specialist having graduated from the US Naval Test Pilot School in 2011. Over the course of his military career, Matthew Kitchin was a Navigator and Tactical Coordinator on the AP-3C Orions at both 10 and 11 SQN, and following his stint at the US Naval Test Pilot School, he spent time at ARDU, in the Growler Transition Office and the P-8A Integrated Test Team. He also recently completed time in the B300 Transition Cell as an Air Combat Officer Training Manager and finally as a Network Integration Manager within C4ISR Design before transitioning to AeroPM.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-kitchin/ |
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Damian Telford - Complex Program Leadership
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Damian is a highly talented Commercial and Operations Executive with over eighteen years of experience in Defence Materiel Acquisition and Sustainment activities. He has specialist skills in procurement and contract management for the delivery of complex materiel outcomes, with specific recent experience in collaborative and outcomes-based contracts. Having held a range of senior management roles within CASG, Damian has demonstratable ability to engage with stakeholders across government and industry and develop high performing diverse teams.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/damian.telford |
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Nicholas Gover - Eng, PM and Logistics
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Nicholas is a highly skilled engineer (CPEng) with proven experience in engineering management, systems, design and maintenance engineering. Nicholas has experience in system acquisition, through-life support and disposal activities. Nicholas was heavily involved in successful regulatory transition activities to the Defence Aviation Safety Regulation both in CASG and Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations, concurrently leading and authoring technical substantiation in support to first of class flight trials. Nicholas has a background in telecommunications in strategic and tactical environments.
www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasgover/ |
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Greg Essex - Eng, PM and Logistics
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Greg is an experienced Electrical Engineer (CPEng) with over twenty years working in Air Force maintenance, projects, and logistics sustainment support roles, primarily with Air Combat systems. He has performed senior engineering roles in Hornet engineering and logistics management, Super Hornet system safety and airworthiness, Growler acquisition and capability realisation, and as a Squadron Senior Maintenance Manager under Defence Aviation Safety Regulations.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregessex/ |
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Heather Phillips - Project Management
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Heather is a highly intelligent individual who displays a strength of character, functions with a high level of analytical skill and is a results orientated person who is also a good communicator. She displays a strong academic record and this coupled with past community activities makes her an attractive addition to any department or organisation. Heather is an Army Veteran, that has vast experience within Defence in Project Management, Security, Policy and Records Management with a Bachelor in Counter Terrorism, and International Studies alongside a Master’s in National Security Policy.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherphillips80/ |
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Oliver Glendon - Senior Flight Test Engineer
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Oliver is an accomplished aerospace engineer with experience in test and evaluation, systems engineering, acquisition, and project management. As a senior Flight Test Engineer, Oliver has a history in both civil and military aircraft development, certification and airworthiness. He has a proven ability to solve problems, manage risk and perform accurate decision making under dynamically changing conditions, while ensuring test program goals are accomplished on time. He is a Graduate of the United States Naval Test Pilot School, USA and a Chartered Professional Engineer with Engineers Australia.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliverglendon/ |
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Danny Hetherington - Project Management
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Danny is an experienced Project Director and Project Manager with over 20 years of Defence experience. Danny recently led the delivery of a significant scope of work in a national Defence program to manage the impacts of firefighting foam contamination. This involved extensive engagement with industry, community and all levels of government to ensure the Defence program achieved the required outcomes. At all times this work was conducted under high levels of scrutiny from the public, the media, industry, and elected officials.
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Glen Wade-Ferrell - Commercial and Engineering
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Glen is a highly experienced and competent aviation professional with 14 years Defence acquisition and sustainment experience. Glen’s specific skills include commercial and contract management, project & engineering management and procurement. As an Aeronautical Engineer, Glen is able to apply his technical and commercial skills together in order to deliver holistic solutions to complex cross-functional problems. Throughout his career Glen has led many multi-disciplinary teams in both the acquisition and sustainment space and has demonstrated experience in delivering professional, flexible and responsive support to his customers and stakeholders.
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David Jackson - Operations, T&E and certification
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David has over 25 years flying experience specialising in tactical airlift, Commercial and international VIP operations. David has played critical roles in support of Test and Evaluation (OT&E) and certification of KC-30A Tanker Mission Planning System (MPS) as well as specialist operator input into KC-30 and SPA acquisition projects. David has extensive experience in EFB (Electronic Flight Bag) iPad integration. Having a strong focus on Safety and risk management, human factors and change management, David provides valuable, professional input into any project.
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Reshae Johnson - Operations Support
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Reshae works alongside Adam in the operations of the company. Reshae provides support across AeroPM Recruitment, Marketing, Professionalisation and Corporate Social Responsibility. Reshae has over five years’ experience in administration support and finance positions working across financial planning, accounting and government funded programs. Reshae holds a Bachelor of Science which strengthens her analytical and problem-solving abilities. She has well developed communication and support skills with a strong attention to detail. Reshae has demonstrated experience providing professional, flexible and responsive support during everyday business operations.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/reshaeseal/ |
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Darren McCulloch - Project and Capability Management, Engineering and Logistics
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Darren is an accomplished ILS Manager, Project Manager, Capability Manager, Engineer and Leader with over 21 years of experience within the Australian Defence Force. He has a wealth of experience working within highly complex and regulated aviation programmes, typically with stakeholder’s that span across several multi-national entities and governments. Darren has demonstrated performance and experience in major acquisition, capability and requirements definition, introduction into service, capability management and remediation of in-service capabilities.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-mcculloch-32347831/ |
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Kerry Jones - Commercial, Contracting and Project Management
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Kerry is a highly experienced Commercial, Contracting and Project Manager with a proven record of success in leading high performing teams across all Defence domains. Following a successful career as a Maritime Logistics Officer, specialising in operational logistics, he has established himself as a highly respected contracting and project management specialist. As a contracting lead and project manager within CASG, Kerry has a demonstrated ability to engage with and influence stakeholders across Defence, government and industry to support the delivery and sustainment of Defence capability.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-jones-7112224a/ |
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Paul Ashman - Project Management
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Paul has broad experience in managing and working within complex Defence development programs, deploying strategic goals, Capability Life Cycle management, integrated logistics and training needs. Passionate with professional improvement, building on his current tertiary qualifications and certifications, Paul is completing his Masters Business Administration –Acquisition Projects. Paul applies agile and traditional project management practices to meet the requirements/needs of both acquisition organisations and Defence industry. Paul aligns available resources, ‘out of the box’ thinking, applying lessons learnt, to realise the strategic goals, targets and importantly the integrity of the ongoing projects.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ashman-7aa40b25/ |
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Heath James - Engineering Management
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Heath provides specialist consulting services in strategic ICT Leadership and technical Project Management for Commonwealth Agencies. He has held senior ICT leadership roles (CIO and CTO) within public and private industry as well as technical research roles within Government and academia. Heath has successfully lead ICT Branches within Defence and managed Group-wide Organisational Change Programs. Holding an MBA and PhD, Heath also maintains a strong technical focus in solutions architecture and leadership of risk reduction activities.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/heath-james/ |
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Michael Wiggins - Flight Test, Engineering and Air Worthiness
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Michael is an accomplished Engineering Test Pilot with specific skills in experimental design, certification, airworthiness, and project management. During his 18 years of military service, Michael gained considerable experience across Air Combat; Mobility, Surveillance & Response and Air Warfare Groups, culminating as the Lead Commonwealth Test Pilot for Project Wedgetail in Seattle. Continuing his passion for T&E and project management he held principal management roles with Virgin Australia, including establishing its long-haul international capability, electronic flight bags and satellite communications. He is a graduate of the Empire Test Pilots School, has an Honours Degree in Science, has been conferred as a Fellow into the Royal Aeronautical Society and is a member of the Society for Aircraft Performance and Operations Engineers.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelwiggins68/ |
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Our Story
Established in 2014, AeroPM is a professional services consulting firm that engages across the private, government and military sectors. Based in Canberra, AeroPM works with its clients Australia-wide to deliver a range of complex technical projects. AeroPM personnel are highly qualified and customer focussed authentic leaders, trained to perform in complex strategic environments. Through its people, AeroPM aspires to offer your program inter-disciplinary and cross-functional teams or individuals.
"The team at AeroPM is principally comprised of former ADF and APS engineers, Logisticians and Project Managers who understand and can thus contextualise the warfighting domain".
Our Timeline
2014- Emily Frizell founds AeroPM as a mechanism to provide her own consulting services into Defence
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2018- AeroPM successfully gains place on Defence Support Services panel opening up opportunity to secure Defence contracts
- Supporting 16 Defence major capital acquisition programs - 21 employees at year end |
2019- Signed SoldierOn Veteran Employment Commitment
- Awarded MyBusiness Professional Services Business of the Year - Awarded Small Business Digital Champion for Digital Innovation - Finalist Small Business of the Year Prime Ministers Veteran Employment Program - AeroPM moves into new office located at Barton, ACT - Supporting 21 Defence major capital acquisition programs - 40 employees at year end |
2020- SoliderOn's first Platinum Pledge Partner
- Ranked 17 on ADM's ANZ Top 20 SME list - AeroPM recognised by Prime Minister Scott Morrison for Outstanding Veterans’ Employer of the Year and Veteran’s Employer of the Year for Medium-Sized - Adam Frizell announced as SoldierOn Ambassador - Supporting 25 Defence major capital acquisition programs |
The AeroPM team has grown rapidly over the last two years, with 21 degree qualified engineers, 28 degree qualified project managers and 5 Long Course Test and Evaluation Qualified Specialists the team has the qualifications, experience and accreditations to provide high quality support to Defence and Defence Industry.
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The Hummingbird |
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The hummingbird is emblematic in Aztec myth and culture depicting vigour, energy, propensity to work, and skill at arms. In fact, one of the Nazca Lines even depicts a hummingbird in flight. The hummingbird can beat their wings in excess of 80 beats per second whilst maintaining exceptional stability and orientation when they hover. While hovering, the visual system of a hummingbird is able to separate apparent motion caused by the movement of the hummingbird itself from motions caused by external sources.
Translating these aspects of the hummingbird into service delivery, the hummingbird represents stability in a fast-paced and complex environment. The skilled team of professionals at AeroPM will approach your task with drive and a resolve to achieve the outcomes you desire. Our experience will help guide your project through the many distractions associated with complex projects and help you find the path to success.
Translating these aspects of the hummingbird into service delivery, the hummingbird represents stability in a fast-paced and complex environment. The skilled team of professionals at AeroPM will approach your task with drive and a resolve to achieve the outcomes you desire. Our experience will help guide your project through the many distractions associated with complex projects and help you find the path to success.
Awards
The AeroPM organisation and our professional, talented team have been recognised with a number of accolades over the course of our short existence. These awards consolidate AeroPMs value proposition to be the professional services consulting firm of choice for our customers.
Outstanding Veteran Employer of the year
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Medium-size Business Employer of the year
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Professional Service Business of the Year 2019Awarded the Professional Services business of the year in the 2019 My Business awards
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#17 ANZ SME Defence Contractor
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Small Business Digital Champion
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Women In Defence Awards Finalist
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Small Business Champions Finalist
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Small Business of the year Finalist
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Veteran Support Program Finalist
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Engineer of the year Finalist
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Aerospace business Finalist
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Sub-contractor of the year Finalist
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B2B Services Business
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Defence Business Finalist
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About AeroPM
Our Story
Established in 2014, AeroPM is a professional services consulting firm that engages across the private, government and military sectors. Based in Canberra, the company works with its clients Australia-wide to deliver a range of complex technical projects. AeroPM personnel are highly qualified and customer focussed authentic leaders, trained to perform in complex strategic environments. Through its people, AeroPM aspires to offer your program inter-disciplinary and cross-functional teams or individuals. Our team is comprised of high performing Level 2 - Level 4 project managers, engineers and logisticians. Expertise within the team is across a broad spectrum.
"The team at AeroPM is principally comprised of former ADF and APS engineers, Logisticians and Project Managers who understand and can thus contextualise the warfighting domain".
Our Team Composition
Emily Frizell - Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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Emily provides specialist consulting services in Project Management, Engineering, Airworthiness and Certification to the Department of Defence. An accomplished and proficient project manager (CPPM) and technical engineer (CPEng, EngExec, FIEAust) with experience in airworthiness and certification of Defence aircraft, assets and systems, including delivery of major changes to Type Design and major capital acquisition programmes.
Emily has been conferred as a Fellow into Engineers Australia.
www.linkedin.com/in/emilyfrizell |
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Adam Frizell - General Manager (GM)
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Adam is an accomplished and capable Project Manager (CPPM, AIPM), Chief Engineer and Technical Engineer (FIEAust, EngExec, CPEng), has completed Executive Masters in Business Administration (EMBA) through the UNSW Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) program. Adam has significant experience in project management, leadership, airworthiness and technical certification of Defence aircraft, assets and systems, including delivery of major capital acquisition programmes and major changes to Asset Type Designs. Adam has been conferred as a Fellow into Engineers Australia.
www.linkedin.com/in/adamfrizell |
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Andrew Calderazzo - Software Systems Engineering, ICT and Information Management
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Andrew is a specialist Software Systems Engineer with extensive experience in ICT management in complex projects and Regulatory Authorities, including Information Management, hardware and software support. Andrew has developed and managed sophisticated information systems in the Airworthiness and Coordination Policy Agency, Naval Aviation Squadrons, and major aviation acquisition projects. Andrew's expertise extends to risk and quality management, policy development and implementation.
www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-calderazzo |
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Nigel Curry - ICT Project Management
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Nigel has broad leadership experience in government and Army, with a background in ICT, security coordination and event management. He is successful in leading public-sector transformation and change programs with a focus on translating strategic direction and implementing new ICT and business capability to improve organisational outcomes. Nigel has significant experience leading teams and building capability in ICT strategy and operations, program and project management, security and event coordination and delivery of security arrangements for major events.
www.linkedin.com/in/nigel-curry |
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Marc Loxton - Systems Engineering and Certification
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Marc accrued 10 years as an Engineering Officer in the RAAF as well as 4 years as a Software Engineering consultant developing desktop and web applications. Marc has attained specialist skills in Aviation software, System Safety and in UAS Airworthiness, with significant experience in Aircraft Certification. Marc has exceptionally strong complex-system concept development experience as well as in the development of systems engineering frameworks and applying formal systems engineering techniques to hard and soft-system problems. www.linkedin.com/in/marc-loxton
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Daniel Barrett - Certification and ICT Integration
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Dan is an experienced Project Engineering Manager and Project Manager with specialist skills in acquisition, certification, tactical data links, ICT integration and ICT project management. Dan is experienced in air and ICT domains and skilled in leadership, management and mentoring. Most recently, Dan was the Senior Engineering Manager for the P-8A Program leading the integration of all major systems into Australian strategic ICT environments, including native integration of the Aircraft’s Mission System and Ground Support System. Previously, Dan has held the position ofProject Engineering Manager for the acquisition of two C-17A aircraft within eight months of project initiation.
www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-barrett |
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Timothy Webster – ILS and Project Management
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Tim is an experienced Integrated Logistics Support Manager, with an extensive background in leading teams of logistics practitioners, and working in Defence acquisition projects. He has exceptional skills and experience across the broad Materiel Logistics domain and the Capability Life Cycle, however specialises in introducing large, complex acquisition projects into service and transition to sustainment. Tim also has significant experience in providing Project Management support services.
www.linkedin.com/in/tim-webster |
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Mark Walmsley - Project Management, Test & Evaluation
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Mark is an accomplished executive with specific skills in test & evaluation, aircraft certification, project management, productivity improvement, management consulting, and executive management. In Defence Mark served as the Commonwealth Test Pilot for Project Wedgetail in Seattle; and Commanding Officer of both AMTDU and briefly ARDU. Mark advised Rio Tinto Iron Ore and several state healthcare departments on operational improvement initiatives yielding substantial gains. Mark holds a B.ENG (Aero), MSc, and MBA qualifications; as well as formal test pilot, project management, and systems engineering certifications.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/walmsley |
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Steve Blacker – Project Management
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Steve is an experienced and capable Project Manager (CPPM, AIPM) who has completed a Masters in Project Management through UNSW. An extensive background in leading large and small teams in support of Land-based Rapid Acquisition and Major Capital Acquisition Projects across all stages of the Capability Life Cycle. Steve is well regarded in Defence for his ability to establish and maintain relationships across organisations and communicate to key organisational decisions makers.
www.linkedin.com/in/stevenblacker |
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Craig Lipman - Systems Engineer
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Craig is a highly capable Systems Engineering Manager with over twenty years of experience in Defence Materiel Acquisition and Sustainment activities. He has specialist skills in the design and delivery of complex, software-intensive, military C4I systems, with extensive specific experience in ADF Air Battlespace Management and Air Traffic Management environments. Having held a range of senior engineering management roles within CASG, Craig has demonstratable ability to oversee and develop emergent engineering teams whilst simultaneously ensuring timely completion of project deadlines within specified budgets. Craig holds BEng (AeroAv) and MBA qualifications, and is presently studying towards a Masters of Cyber Security Operations through UNSW.
www.linkedin.com/in/craig-lipman |
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Mauricio Bassaletti - ILS, Contract Management and WH&S
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Mauricio has 33 years experience in Air Force as an Aircraft Technician and Logistician with well rounded logistics experience in Integrated Logistics Support, Contract Management, Auditing and Work Health and Safety. Mauricio has a proven track record in large projects including the acquisition of the AEW&C Capability, the introduction of MILIS and the introduction High Risk Work licencing to Air Force. Mauricio is adaptable and resilient in any Logistics role.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricio-bassaletti |
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David Holder – Strategic HR Management
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David is a high calibre consultant with expertise in optimising workforce management practices to enhance people-based capabilities. Having served over 25 years in the RAAF as an Air Combat Officer (Navigator), instructor, operational airworthiness auditor, and doctrine author, David is an adaptable leader with deep practical experience in achieving results in complex environments. David’s senior roles in two of the Big Four consulting firms, workforce manager in a Federal Government agency, RAAF squadron executive, and executive coach, have given him a broad knowledge base for creating and applying methodologies to develop high performing people, teams, and organisations.
www.linkedin.com/in/davidholder |
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Kim Roantree - Procurement & Senior Design Engineer
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Kim is a tertiary qualified engineer with over fifteen years of experience contracting in major Defence acquisition projects. Kim has managed engineering aspects of several major Defence acquisition projects. He has operated at different stages in the project lifecycle from the project definition phase to the test and evaluation. As an engineer, Kim has worked as the Engineering Manager during the project definition phase of JP 2089 Phase 2B, F/A-18A/B Digital Close Air Support, as a Senior Design Engineer for Project Air 5402, Air to Air Refuelling Capability and most recently progressed the Sustainment Design and Implementation of Project Air 6000, Joint Strike Fighter.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-roantree. |
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Chris Nelms - Engineering, ILS & PM
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Chris is a multi-skilled aerospace engineer with extensive experience in Program and Project Management, Sustainment Management, Engineering and ILS Management, and specialist skills in airworthiness, aircraft certification, contract negotiation and stakeholder liaison and management. He has held prominent positions in the Defence environment and private industry across a broad range of industrial sectors, including Maritime, Air, Rail, and Communications. Chris holds an MBA with a specialisation in Project Management, is an accomplished leader, manager and mentor, and is a Fellow of the Institute of Managers and Leaders (FIML, CMgr).
www.linkedin.com/in/chrisnelms |
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Ryan Wilson - Project Management and Engineering
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Ryan has experience in delivery of Project programs and has held key roles in support of airworthiness, certification, system safety, aircraft structural integrity, propulsion system integrity and production build quality assurance. Ryan has considerable experience in pre-Gate 2 projects and contract establishment, as well as experience in project Acquisition and Sustainment phases. Ryan has been conferred as a Fellow into Engineers Australia.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan.wilson |
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Peter Nugent - Flight Test, Certification & Airworthiness
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Peter is a talented aerospace engineer with demonstrated success in flight test engineering, certification, airworthiness, operations and project management. During his twenty years of service with the RAAF, Peter led teams on overseas operations and loves to project air power in support of the Australian Government. His flight test tours have seen him lead many critical flight test programs that have grown Australia’s capabilities related to stores clearance and air-to-air refuelling in particular. He is a Distinguished Graduate of the National Test Pilot School, USA, a Chartered Professional Engineer with and has been conferred as a Fellow into Engineers Australia and is a Graduate of the AICD Course.
www.linkedin.com/in/petenugent |
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Tiemo Modersitzki - Project Management
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Tiemo is a highly driven and multi-skilled Technical Project Management professional with extensive experience creating and delivering technical project solutions. He possesses a unique combination of skills, and offers 16 years of experience within the Defence space both as a serving member and as a civilian working in the Defence industry. Tiemo has knowledge and expertise across the joint military technical environment, paired with project management and CASG project experience and hands-on engineering skills. Tiemo is a CPPM with the AIPM.
www.linkedin.com/in/tiemo-modersitzki |
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Stuart Munro - Project Manager
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Stuart is an accomplished Project Manager with over 19 years of significant experience consulting to organisations in the Defence, Government, Education and Transport sectors delivering program & project management and contract administration through a diverse range of civil, infrastructure and building projects. His proactive everyday management of projects reflects his passion to generate opportunities for people to excel, and his contribution as a WYWM Veteran Mentor highlights his unwavering dedication, expanding on his coaching of graduates, mentoring of junior staff and championing organisational change and development initiatives.
www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-munro/ |
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Paul Parolo, CSC - Project Management, Engineering
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Paul is a highly regarded engineer (CPEng) and project manager (CPPM) with extensive experience in the military and private sectors, including complex major capital acquisition and asset management programs. With strong analytical and communication skills, Paul quickly builds trusted relationships with stakeholders, delivering high quality products and services. Whilst serving in Defence, Paul served as a Chief Engineer (aerospace) and held specialist positions in propulsion systems/gas turbine certification, airworthiness regulation, aviation fuel quality control and safety management systems.
www.linkedin.com/in/paulparolo |
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Mae Grant - Admin and Finance Support
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Mae works alongside Emily and Adam in the day to day operations of the company. Mae provides Operational Support, Human Resource Management and Financial Support, with a strong technology and systems skill set – including Xero and Microsoft Office. Mae is also heavily involved in account management, from invoicing to database management, data entry and cross referencing of information, suitability and referee checking. She is an energetic and collaborative team member with highly developed verbal and written communication skills, diligent attention to detail and she brings high calibre customer service to her everyday performance.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/Mae.Grant |
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Simon Ozanne – Capability Development, Pilot, Project and Risk Management
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Simon is an experienced executive with an extensive background in international aviation, Defence acquisition, and safety and risk management. Through his 20 years as an Air Force Pilot and squadron executive, and more recently through private aerospace ventures, Simon has established credible leadership with strong analytical and communication skills. He has collaborated on multi-national acquisitions, managed joint operations, and consulted within the aerospace industry on multi-faceted capability proposals. Simon possesses unique and specialist skills in operational T&E, simulation, auditing, human factors, regulatory compliance and change management.
www.linkedin.com/in/simon-ozanne |
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Sean Noble - Logistics and Project Management
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Sean has over 20 years management and leadership experience in Defence. Sean has returned substantial dividends across numerous businesses and industries ranging from healthcare in USA to ship building in Australia, banking (Federal, corporate and consumer) and contract management throughout Australia, North America, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific. Sean has provided products and services on a military scale, ranging from public relations and media engagement through to logistics and distribution in challenging third world and equally challenging first world countries.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-noble/ |
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Lalin Naidu - Systems Engineering
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A subject matter expert in the Systems Engineering domain, Lalin has leveraged this skill to great effect in the provision of specialist expertise in the acquisition, certification, risk management and capability definition support to Sea, Land and Joint Programs within Defence. Lalin's vast experience includes expertise in the development of Capability Definition Documentation and Engineering Management in each domain. Lalin is a Chartered Professional Engineer and holds a Masters in Systems Engineering from the University of New South Wales.
www.linkedin.com/in/lalin.naidu |
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Claire Milton - Engineering, Certification and Project Management
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Claire is an Aeronautical Engineer with thirteen years Defence Engineering experience in maintenance, sustainment and acquisition program. She has worked with several multinational teams across different aviation platforms and has demonstrated skills in communication, leadership and management. Claire has specialist skills in systems engineering, certification, safety and risk management. She is a CPENG who is currently working towards being recognised as a Certified Australian Systems Engineer (CASE).
https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire.milton |
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David Zemel - Program Management, Engineering, Capability Development
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David is a very experienced and highly accomplished leader, manager and engineering practitioner. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Australia, with over 30 years of experience in the RAAF across diverse areas: engineering, maintenance, logistics, capability development and command. David gained a deep and practical working knowledge of the Capability Life Cycle as the Program Manager for the Air Mobility capability in Air Force Headquarters. While Commanding Officer of the Heavy Airlift System Program Office, with direct responsibility for the C-17 Logistics Management Unit, David fostered the trust and respect of the many international partners and major suppliers.
www.linkedin.com/in/david-zemel-89288b123/ |
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Matthew Kitchin - Flight Test System Specialist (FTSS)
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Matthew Kitchin is a long course qualified Flight Test Systems Specialist having graduated from the US Naval Test Pilot School in 2011. Over the course of his military career, Matthew Kitchin was a Navigator and Tactical Coordinator on the AP-3C Orions at both 10 and 11 SQN, and following his stint at the US Naval Test Pilot School, he spent time at ARDU, in the Growler Transition Office and the P-8A Integrated Test Team. He also recently completed time in the B300 Transition Cell as an Air Combat Officer Training Manager and finally as a Network Integration Manager within C4ISR Design before transitioning to AeroPM.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-kitchin/ |
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Damian Telford - Complex Program Leadership
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Damian is a highly talented Commercial and Operations Executive with over eighteen years of experience in Defence Materiel Acquisition and Sustainment activities. He has specialist skills in procurement and contract management for the delivery of complex materiel outcomes, with specific recent experience in collaborative and outcomes-based contracts. Having held a range of senior management roles within CASG, Damian has demonstratable ability to engage with stakeholders across government and industry and develop high performing diverse teams.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/damian.telford |
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Nicholas Gover - Eng, PM and Logistics
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Nicholas is a highly skilled engineer (CPEng) with proven experience in engineering management, systems, design and maintenance engineering. Nicholas has experience in system acquisition, through-life support and disposal activities. Nicholas was heavily involved in successful regulatory transition activities to the Defence Aviation Safety Regulation both in CASG and Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations, concurrently leading and authoring technical substantiation in support to first of class flight trials. Nicholas has a background in telecommunications in strategic and tactical environments.
www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasgover/ |
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Greg Essex - Eng, PM and Logistics
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Greg is an experienced Electrical Engineer (CPEng) with over twenty years working in Air Force maintenance, projects, and logistics sustainment support roles, primarily with Air Combat systems. He has performed senior engineering roles in Hornet engineering and logistics management, Super Hornet system safety and airworthiness, Growler acquisition and capability realisation, and as a Squadron Senior Maintenance Manager under Defence Aviation Safety Regulations.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregessex/ |
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Heather Phillips - Project Management
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Heather is a highly intelligent individual who displays a strength of character, functions with a high level of analytical skill and is a results orientated person who is also a good communicator. She displays a strong academic record and this coupled with past community activities makes her an attractive addition to any department or organisation. Heather is an Army Veteran, that has vast experience within Defence in Project Management, Security, Policy and Records Management with a Bachelor in Counter Terrorism, and International Studies alongside a Master’s in National Security Policy.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherphillips80/ |
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Oliver Glendon - Senior Flight Test Engineer
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Oliver is an accomplished aerospace engineer with experience in test and evaluation, systems engineering, acquisition, and project management. As a senior Flight Test Engineer, Oliver has a history in both civil and military aircraft development, certification and airworthiness. He has a proven ability to solve problems, manage risk and perform accurate decision making under dynamically changing conditions, while ensuring test program goals are accomplished on time. He is a Graduate of the United States Naval Test Pilot School, USA and a Chartered Professional Engineer with Engineers Australia.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliverglendon/ |
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Danny Hetherington - Project Management
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Danny is an experienced Project Director and Project Manager with over 20 years of Defence experience. Danny recently led the delivery of a significant scope of work in a national Defence program to manage the impacts of firefighting foam contamination. This involved extensive engagement with industry, community and all levels of government to ensure the Defence program achieved the required outcomes. At all times this work was conducted under high levels of scrutiny from the public, the media, industry, and elected officials.
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Glen Wade-Ferrell - Commercial and Engineering
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Glen is a highly experienced and competent aviation professional with 14 years Defence acquisition and sustainment experience. Glen’s specific skills include commercial and contract management, project & engineering management and procurement. As an Aeronautical Engineer, Glen is able to apply his technical and commercial skills together in order to deliver holistic solutions to complex cross-functional problems. Throughout his career Glen has led many multi-disciplinary teams in both the acquisition and sustainment space and has demonstrated experience in delivering professional, flexible and responsive support to his customers and stakeholders.
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David Jackson - Operations, T&E and certification
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David has over 25 years flying experience specialising in tactical airlift, Commercial and international VIP operations. David has played critical roles in support of Test and Evaluation (OT&E) and certification of KC-30A Tanker Mission Planning System (MPS) as well as specialist operator input into KC-30 and SPA acquisition projects. David has extensive experience in EFB (Electronic Flight Bag) iPad integration. Having a strong focus on Safety and risk management, human factors and change management, David provides valuable, professional input into any project.
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Reshae Johnson - Operations Support
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Reshae works alongside Adam in the operations of the company. Reshae provides support across AeroPM Recruitment, Marketing, Professionalisation and Corporate Social Responsibility. Reshae has over five years’ experience in administration support and finance positions working across financial planning, accounting and government funded programs. Reshae holds a Bachelor of Science which strengthens her analytical and problem-solving abilities. She has well developed communication and support skills with a strong attention to detail. Reshae has demonstrated experience providing professional, flexible and responsive support during everyday business operations.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/reshaeseal/ |
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Darren McCulloch - Project and Capability Management, Engineering and Logistics
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Darren is an accomplished ILS Manager, Project Manager, Capability Manager, Engineer and Leader with over 21 years of experience within the Australian Defence Force. He has a wealth of experience working within highly complex and regulated aviation programmes, typically with stakeholder’s that span across several multi-national entities and governments. Darren has demonstrated performance and experience in major acquisition, capability and requirements definition, introduction into service, capability management and remediation of in-service capabilities.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-mcculloch-32347831/ |
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Kerry Jones - Commercial, Contracting and Project Management
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Kerry is a highly experienced Commercial, Contracting and Project Manager with a proven record of success in leading high performing teams across all Defence domains. Following a successful career as a Maritime Logistics Officer, specialising in operational logistics, he has established himself as a highly respected contracting and project management specialist. As a contracting lead and project manager within CASG, Kerry has a demonstrated ability to engage with and influence stakeholders across Defence, government and industry to support the delivery and sustainment of Defence capability.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-jones-7112224a/ |
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Paul Ashman - Project Management
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Paul has broad experience in managing and working within complex Defence development programs, deploying strategic goals, Capability Life Cycle management, integrated logistics and training needs. Passionate with professional improvement, building on his current tertiary qualifications and certifications, Paul is completing his Masters Business Administration –Acquisition Projects. Paul applies agile and traditional project management practices to meet the requirements/needs of both acquisition organisations and Defence industry. Paul aligns available resources, ‘out of the box’ thinking, applying lessons learnt, to realise the strategic goals, targets and importantly the integrity of the ongoing projects.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ashman-7aa40b25/ |
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Heath James - Engineering Management
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Heath provides specialist consulting services in strategic ICT Leadership and technical Project Management for Commonwealth Agencies. He has held senior ICT leadership roles (CIO and CTO) within public and private industry as well as technical research roles within Government and academia. Heath has successfully lead ICT Branches within Defence and managed Group-wide Organisational Change Programs. Holding an MBA and PhD, Heath also maintains a strong technical focus in solutions architecture and leadership of risk reduction activities.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/heath-james/ |
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Michael Wiggins - Flight Test, Engineering and Air Worthiness
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Michael is an accomplished Engineering Test Pilot with specific skills in experimental design, certification, airworthiness, and project management. During his 18 years of military service, Michael gained considerable experience across Air Combat; Mobility, Surveillance & Response and Air Warfare Groups, culminating as the Lead Commonwealth Test Pilot for Project Wedgetail in Seattle. Continuing his passion for T&E and project management he held principal management roles with Virgin Australia, including establishing its long-haul international capability, electronic flight bags and satellite communications. He is a graduate of the Empire Test Pilots School, has an Honours Degree in Science, has been conferred as a Fellow into the Royal Aeronautical Society and is a member of the Society for Aircraft Performance and Operations Engineers.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelwiggins68/ |
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