Introducing our new Director of Aviation Consulting & Advisory

Southpac Aerospace has welcomed Gareth Coe to the newly formed position of Director of Aviation Consulting & Advisory.

Following a nationwide recruitment campaign, Southpac Aerospace has appointed Gareth Coe FRAeS, GradIRM, to the new role of Director of Aviation Consulting and Advisory.

Gareth is a highly experienced senior aviation consultant and manager with more than 20 years’ experience in aviation and operations, including 10 years as Airside Operations and Safety Manager at Bristol International Airport in the UK.

His experience in airport compliance, strategic planning and risk mitigation saw him move to Australia to undertake the role of Development Planner (Technical Lead, Aviation) for the Western Sydney Airport. He has also held senior operations, planning and design roles for global consultancies.

The leading provider of aviation quality and safety services in the Asia Pacific, Southpac’s training, auditing and systems expertise will be expanding further into consulting and advisory for aviation operators and users of aviation services.

CEO of Southpac Group, Andy Shone, said this appointment marks a significant move forward in the consulting and advisory space for Southpac Aerospace.

“We’re extremely excited to welcome Gareth to the Southpac team with his extensive experience and industry credentials, particularly in the airport sector.”

“Gareth’s depth of knowledge and technical skills will be an enormous advantage to our existing clients and new clients, who we can support in an expanded capacity with the quality of service Southpac is known for.”

Southpac’s Consulting and Advisory services include management systems development and improvement, complex and technical projects for aviation operators and aviation advisory. Gareth will lead and grow Southpac’s team of highly experienced and sought-after experts in aviation consulting, safety and quality management, and advisory.