During 2017 and 2018 Aviation Projects has been working alongside Gympie Regional Council to assist with the management of Gympie Aerodrome (YGYM), by providing airport management support, safety advice and community consultation. Aviation Projects’ responsiveness, expert knowledge, attention to detail, rigorous technical analysis and professional approach to its work has assisted Gympie Aerodrome resolve a number of ongoing safety and operational concerns. Aviation Projects remains a trusted advisor to Gympie Aerodrome.

Aviation Projects Principal Consultant Keith Tonkin has supported Gympie Aerodrome by providing the following services:

  • Conducted an operational risk review including operations inspections to identify the aerodrome’s strategic risk areas
  • Prepared an Aerodrome Operations Manual to assist Gympie Regional Council to better understand the requirements of managing an ALA under CAAP 92-1(1), providing a clear framework for ensuring a structured approach to regulatory compliance
  • Prepared aeronautical information for publication to better reflect the operational conditions of the aerodrome under CASR Part 175 as the aeronautical data originator
  • Attended stakeholder consultation meetings to assist in coordinating relevant operational information and safety risk
  • Conducted a review of future directions to identify key areas for priority infrastructure investment
  • Provided design and compliance advice for unsealed aprons and airside fencing
  • Provided expert advice on a range of safety and compliance issues
Gympie Aerodrome Management Support

Paul Needham, CEO (Acting), City of Busselton

Aviation Projects was the winner of the prestigious AAA National Airport Industry 2014 award for Corporate Project of the Year (Less than 30 staff), for its involvement in the development of the Busselton Regional Airport Upgrade Project, Business Case.

Aviation Projects provided valuable and detailed contributions to Busselton Regional Airport’s business case for the proposed expansion of its services. This contribution was comprehensive and included an infrastructure cost estimate, operational modelling, financial risk analysis as well as a project and funding timeline.

 

Aviation Projects' contribution in developing and delivering the above mentioned outcomes was critical to the preparation of the Western Australian Government Business Case. Aviation Projects' specialist knowledge in developing the outcomes and presentation of reports was timely and professional throughout the project.

Paul Needham, CEO (Acting), City of Busselton