Mike has enjoyed a fortunate and extensive career spanning most facets of the aviation industry. Mike’s career has at various times included instructing, charter, “Reg 203” (the precursor to Supplementary Airline operations), and an extensive airline career with a major Australian carrier, culminating in command of the A380. During that time, Mike has held various positions, including instrument training and testing approvals and a Chief Pilot approval for a commuter/charter operator. He was fortunate to command the B767, B747-400 and the A380. Mike flew the B747 “classic” as a First and Second Officer. Mike holds a Master’s in Aviation Management, participated in global standards development, including CPDLC, the EFB, Jeppessen chart design, and others. During his airline career, Mike delivered CRM recurrent training and was part of the Flight Operations Audit team, where threat and error management was the foundation of the team’s activities.

Mike believes his position with Aerosphere provides him an opportunity to “pay it forward’ and return energy to the industry that gave him so much over a career spanning 54 years.