AUSTRALIAN AIR PILOTS MUTUAL BENEFIT FUND - Key Persons
Aaron has been with the MBF since 2014. Aaron manages all aspects of our IT and Security, from Projects, System Administration, Support, Future scoping and control and administration of the Building systems. Aaron also assists Michelle with the day to day Facilities Management.
Job Titles:
- CONSULTANT
- Business Manager and Company Secretary for MBF
Chris has been the Business Manager and Company Secretary for MBF in the past. Chris has since stayed on in a consultancy role to advise the Board and Michelle as well as minute take during Board, Committee and AGM meetings.
David joined the MBF team in 2023, and is our Membership Assistant; his role includes day to day communications and support of membership applications, member contribution payments and annual renewals. David reports directly to the Pip and assists her with all membership matters and will also raise any policy or technical membership issues on behalf of members.
I am currently a B737 FO with Virgin Australia. Over the last 14 years, I have also worked in General Aviation and Aeromedical. I'm passionate about supporting pilots across the industry. I am also currently a coordinator for the Virgin Australia Connect Pilot Peer-Support Program and a board member of the HIMS Australia Advisory Group (a drug and alcohol rehabilitation pathway for pilots).
I am a A330 FO with Atlas. I have been an MBF member for over 20 years and have also served on the AFAP State Branches and various Pilot Councils through most of these years. My vision is that the virtues and benefits of membership must be such that every commercial pilot in Australia will seriously consider and seek membership with the MBF.
Katherine joined the MBF team in 2022 and assists the Senior Accountant in handling accounts payable and accounts receivable. Katherine also assists in preparing review papers for tax compliance lodgements.
Linda joined the MBF team in 2023, and is our Claims Manager; her role includes overseeing notifications, claims applications and benefit payments. Linda reports directly to the Board on all claims matters and will raise any policy or claims process related issues on behalf of members.
Michelle has been with the MBF for over 9 years and has recently become the General Manager and Company Secretary and is responsible to the Board for setting and implementing strategic plans approved by the Directors. She is the Responsible Manager for the AFSL held by MBF and ensures governance and compliance policies and procedures are in place. She is also responsible for the overall results of the business and the effectiveness of the business operations.
Pip joined the MBF team in 2018, and is our Membership Manager; her role includes supervision of the membership team, overseeing membership applications and annual renewals. Pip reports directly to the Board on all membership matters and will raise any policy or technical membership issues on behalf of members.
Shalini joined the MBF in 2021 and undertakes aspects of finance including monthly Board reports, compiling the annual financial statements and assisting in the annual financial audit.