Doug commenced his aviation career in General Aviation in 1976, gaining broad experience in multi-engine IFR operations, flight instruction and Chief Pilot roles, including approval to conduct PPL flight tests.

In 1986, Doug joined TAA flying the Boeing 727 before moving to Emirates in 1989. During a 16-year career with Emirates, he operated the Boeing 727, Airbus A310, A300-600 and Boeing 777-200/300ER, and held a UAE ATPL. He later spent two years with Asiana Airlines flying the Boeing 777LR, holding a Republic of Korea ATPL, before returning to Australia to operate the Airbus A320/A321 with major Australian carriers, culminating in his appointment as a Training Captain.

With five decades of aviation experience spanning General Aviation, flight instruction, training and international airline operations, Doug brings an exceptional depth of operational knowledge to Aerosphere, and continues to pass his extensive experience onto the next generation of professional pilots.