AVIATION SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive
- Management and Administration
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.
Andrew is an active researcher and writer on issues related to drones. You can read some of his work here:
A Counter-Drone Strategy for New Zealand
Registration is not the answer to rogue drones
Study Quantifies Benefits from Beyond-Line-of-Sight use of UAVs (authored with Heather)
Andrew's research pages on Academia and SSRN.
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.
As Flight Standards Manager, Chris is responsibile for setting and maintaining the standards for flight training and testing for ASMS' UAS training activities. He has oversight of our basic flight training, initial issue flight test, Part 102 Operational Competency Assessment, and Night Rating assessment.
Chris also holds 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 has a wealth of experience in small and large UAV operations, including as Flight Test Engineer for Pyka.
As a UAS Consultant, Chris is responsible for developing the capability of customers to utilise UAS in their operations, including by way of delivering training and conducting assessment, developing procedures, assisting with Part 102 certification, and providing technical advice. He is also be available as a contract pilot or team member for customers.
David is ASMS' agricultural representative in the Deep South. He has over 25 years' experience in the industry with over 8,000 hours flying agricultural operations and extensive experience in aerial firefighting.
When he's not flying, David is an expert horseman and a Director of Flying Horse Ltd.
Job Titles:
- SMS Specialist, Safety Manager
Heather is one of the Directors of Aviation Safety Management Systems Ltd, and our specialist in safety management.
Heather regularly works with a wide range of operators within the aviation industry, including large jet operations. Drawing on her broad experience in the aviation sector, Heather is one of the instructors for the UAS Pilot Certificate.
Jack is our resident Kiwi-Malaysian award winning film maker, director, and producer. You can find Jack on the Unko Films website and Instagram.
John has a lifetime of aviation experience as a helicopter pilot in commercial, agricultural, and search-and-rescue operations.
Rochelle manages the operations of our training school.