Andrew is one of the Directors of Aviation Safety Management Systems Ltd. He has advised on strategic, economic and regulatory issues in a wide range of industries.
Heather is one of the Directors of Aviation Safety Management Systems Ltd, and our specialist in safety management.
Drawing on broad experience in the aviation sector, Heather is one of the instructors for the UAS Pilot Certificate.
Chris is a highly experienced UAS pilot, test pilot, trainer, examiner, and engineer. He is an expert pilot on fixed wing, multi-rotor, and single-rotor helicopter platforms.
Chris is the only independent individual to hold CAA "approved person" status for inspecting and approving the construction of UAS with a gross mass of more than 15kg. For more information visit the Jackson UAS website.
Chris is also an all-round good guy and regular Movember participant.
The holder of an E category flight instructor rating, Andrew delivers our UAV Agricultural Rating course for fixed wing operators.
Andrew is the Managing Director of Farmers Air Ltd and Chief Pilot for Pyka’s Part 102 certificated operations in New Zealand.
The holder of an E category flight instructor rating, John delivers our UAV Agricultural Rating course for rotary wing (including multi-rotor) operators.
John has a lifetime of aviation experience as a helicopter pilot in commercial, agricultural, and search-and-rescue operations.
Read John's book “Rescue Pilot”: http://penguin.co.nz/books/rescue-pilot-9781775538493.
Nick is the Technical Officer with the Department of Geography, University of Canterbury. He has extensive experience in using UAVs to support research activities, including in extreme environments.
Paul is UAS Operations Manager and a Geospatial Science Technician with the Department of Geography, University of Canterbury.
Friendly and efficient, Rochelle is the backbone that keeps the office running.
Yongxi is an expert drone racer and a professional airline pilot.
In his spare time Yongxi likes to eat hashbrowns.