AUSFLIGHT HANDLING - Key Persons


Beck Hansen

Job Titles:
  • HR / WHS
Beck commenced working for Aus Flight Handling in 2012 as a check-in agent at Mildura Airport. In 2017, Beck was appointed MQL Port Supervisor and VA Training Facilitator. In 2018, Beck was appointed MQL Manager. 2021 saw Beck moved into her new role as HR co-ordinator for Aus Flight Handling and retaining Port Manager. As part of her role, Beck also looks after some training compliance and assists with Health and Safety.

Dan Allen

Job Titles:
  • Safety and Compliance Manager
Dan commenced his career within Aviation in 1998 working at Melbourne Airport as a cargo service operator loading and processing international cargo, for BOC Cargo Operations which later became Menzies Aviation. After a short 2-year hiatus, Dan moved to Brisbane where he resumed his aviation career with Virgin Blue as a ramp agent. Dan's career knowledge and experience grew to new heights during his 16-year career with Virgin performing roles as Ramp agent, Trainer, Safety and Compliance Advisor, Lead Auditor, Investigator, and risk management specialist for both the Domestic and International operations across the Virgin network. Dan served his last 6 years and the Ground Operations Safety Assurance team leader and the Manager. Dan commenced his employment with Aus Flight Handling in 2020 during the pandemic as a ramp supervisor in Perth and was appointed as the national risk specialist in 2021. Later that year he became the National Safety and Compliance Manager for the company operating from Perth.

Debbie Richardson - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • CFO for Aus Flight Handling
As CFO for Aus Flight Handling, Debbie is responsible for the delivery of all financial results for the business, payroll, administration and budgeting. Debbie has an extensive background in accounting and business management for over 30 years and has had a variety of roles in financial administration prior to joining Aus Flight Handing in 2003.

Gary King

Job Titles:
  • Systems Support Manager
Gary commenced working in the Aviation industry in November 1999 with Hazelton Airlines at Albury Airport. Gary Moved onto Kendell/Ansett early 2001 but was effected by the Ansett collapse. He then started with the Ground Handler in Albury once REX began operations. In December 2010, Gary commenced working for Aus Flight Handling working on the ramp. He was then appointed the Albury Airport Manager for Aus Flight Handling in 2013. In 2016, Gary was involved in the Western Australian start-up for REX and Aus Flight Handling. Today he oversees's systems that run in the background The Auditing software, plus the LMS system. Gary takes great pride in his lawns and garden and enjoys social outings with friends and family.

Jason Mason

Job Titles:
  • Regional Operations Manager
Jason began working for Ausflight Handling in 2012 at Albury Airport as a check-in and Ramp agent. Jason moved into the management role of Albury in 2018 Managing a small team of enthusiastic staff. In 2021 Jason moved into the Regional Operations Role, looking after ABX, BWT, WGA, GFF, CFS, PQQ Airports.

Ryan Worthington - COO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operations Officer
Ryan has been with AFH for just over 11 years now. Having moved up through the ranks from check-in and Ramp to Airport Manager at Mildura to today where Ryan oversees the Australian Airport Operation for all Aus Flight Handling clients.

Sam Bailey

Job Titles:
  • Australian Operations Manager
Sam commenced in Aviation in 1992 with Ansett Airlines, then moved to England to work for British Airways. After returning to Australia Sam commenced employment with Virgin Australia in 2002 until 2020, working in several Leadership and Manager roles. In April 2021 Sam joined Aus Flight Handling managing client relationships and operations within our Queensland Airports. Sam has a strong passion to deliver exceptional customer service and support the continuous development and growth of all our team members.

Steph Jackson

Job Titles:
  • Company Accountant
Steph started with AFH in September 2023, joining the team in our new Company Accountant role. She has over 10 years experience in Accountancy and Business administration, and has worked with AFH in the background for 7 years via our external Accountant. Steph works closely with our CFO for all our Payroll, Invoicing and Accounting compliance needs; whilst providing management accounting support to our CEO and Operations Managers with our budgets and financial reporting. Steph loves to spend time with her family & friends. She enjoys gardening, craft activities and scrapbooking. Steph's favourite thing to do is baking; creating and making delicious cakes, biscuits and slices.

Stuart Richardson - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Director of Aus Flight Handling
As CEO and Sole Director of Aus Flight Handling, Stuart started in the aviation industry in 1987 and has extensive expertise in ground handling operations with a multitude of clients throughout Australia. Stuart is responsible for the business direction, strategic analysis and expansion for Aus Flight Handling and has been leading the business for the last 15 years. His commitment to customer service and exceeding clients expectations has ensured the business has thrived over the past 2 decades and will continue to grow in the future.