Executive Management Team

Michael Wood - Managing Director

Michael graduated from QUT with a Bachelor of Business majoring in Accounting in 2002 and has since held several management positions in financial services. He has provided business and HR consulting to several blue chip industries including mining, IT, property, construction and Professional Services.

Michael has worked as an advisor to AIATA since 2001 and took control of the company in 2009 adding business expertise to an already strong aviation knowledge base.

Nathan James - General Manager Compliance and Technical Services

Nathan is acknowledged as a visionary in the development of Aviation training in Australia. His experience with airline specific syllabus design, development of new generation training and assessment methodologies and research into future training ideologies, distinguishes him as a leading authority in his field. Nathan holds a Bachelor of Aviation, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Certificate IV in Small Business Management and both Australian and American Airline Transport Pilot Licences. He is a qualified CFI and Approved Testing Officer with over 12 years of experience in General Aviation charter and flight training.

Tom Allibone - General Manager Training and Operations

With over 25 years of experience in the aviation industry, Tom is well qualified in all areas of aircraft operations and maintenence, with particular emphasis on the logistics, planning, strategic marketing and operation of flight training providers. His broad exposure to General Aviation has led him to become a knowledgable and trusted consultant with an impartial perspective of the individual needs of operators. He is a published author and regularly writes for a number of aviation journals. Tom holds a Bachelor of Business, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and a Private Pilot Licence.