Ray Wilson - Director
Ray Wilson
Ray Wilson started his aviation career in the South African Air Force flying T-6G Harvards. After a short stint in a reconnaissance squadron he moved on to helicopters, flying Allouette III and Super Puma in various operational squadrons. Ray spent three years in Central Flying School (CFS), Langebaanweg, becoming an A CAT Instructor training new instructors. His last four years in the Air Force were spent training helicopter pilots in the art of NVG and NOE flying. In 2002, Ray was recruited by BAE Systems Flight Training Adelaide where he rose to the position of Head of Training. In 2007, he moved to Hong Kong to start a new chapter in his career flying for Cathay Pacific Airways on the Boeing 747-400 and recently converted on to the Boeing 777.
Career highlights and experience:
- Military Rotary and Fixed Wing A Category Instructor
- Helicopter and Fixed Wing IRE
- Flight Safety Officer and Accident Investigator
- Head of Training for BAE Systems Flight Training Adelaide, now Flight Training Adelaide
- IS-BAO Accredited Auditor and Implementation Support Provider
- Cathay Pacific Airlines Pilot interviewer
- Boeing 777 Pilot for Cathay Pacific Airways
Simon Scanlon - Director
Simon Scanlon
Simon Scanlon grew up in an aviation family. He followed his father's foot-steps and joined the Australian military at the age of 19 where he learnt to fly on the fixed-wing CT4 trainer. He moved on to helicopters, flying the AS-350B before graduating to the Blackhawk. He was posted to A Squadron, 5 Aviation Regiment for three years before moving to 173 Surveillance Squadron operating B200 aircraft. After leaving the military in 1996, Simon began his airline career with Cathay Pacific Airways based in Hong Kong on the Boeing 747-400. He is a current Captain on Airbus A330/A340 aircraft.
Career highlights and experience:
- Rotary Wing Maintenance Manager Test Pilot
- Australian Army Fixed Wing Operations Implementation
- IS-BAO Accredited Auditor and Implementation Support Provider
- Airbus A330/A340 Captain for Cathay Pacific Airways
- Managing Board Member of the Kowloon Cricket Club
Geoff Hopkins - Associate
Career highlights and experience:
- 40 years of Aircraft Maintenance experience in Australia, Singapore, UAE, China and Hong Kong
- Last 20 years in Middle and Senior Management positions
- Director Maintenance (retired) for major business aircraft management company