Meet the crew

The crew are a big part of Bunbury Flying School’s success.

Blair Howe

The Proprietor of Bunbury Flying School

Blair has had an interest and passion for aviation for many years and has owned and operated a large range of aircraft. His current ownership of aeroplanes range from the small light weight two seater Jabiru’s to a much larger, but non operational, Douglas DC3. (referred to by Blair as his ‘garden gnome’).

One of his goals in operating a flying school is to enable as many people as possible in the Bunbury region to enjoy and partake in aviation. Blair’s view is that aviation should be available to more than just a select few.

It is also his aim to establish a flying school where students are both taught to be safe and proficient pilots as well as offering real value for money. It is important they they have a great degree of fun and enjoyment along the way. Operating a flying school is certainly not one of the easiest ways of making money.

Lloyd Henriksen

Chief Flying Instructor (C.F.I)

Lloyd has many years of experience as an instructor. He has a deep knowledge and skill in this field. A careful and thorough instructor, he is one of those rare people who has that great asset of being able to put his pupils at ease. Lloyd is a competent and popular instructor and whilst appearing to be very relaxed and calm in the right hand seat I can assure you from first hand experience that he misses very little. In between flying the schools aircraft he can sometimes be seen putting his own Thorpe through its paces.

Kim Matheson

Instructor

Kim is our grade two instructor. As well as his flying duties Kim is busy conducting our ongoing evening classes. There is no doubt that his natural ability to explain some of the involved theory modules is very well received by those just starting out on their flying career.

 

Shannon McKeon

Instructor

Shannon is our newest addition to the team, coming from Sydney, he ís had an avid interest in aviation since a young man and joining the air cadets. After completing his commercial pilot license in N.S.W he began flying doing Sydney harbour scenic flights and instructing at Bankstown Aerodrome. With his down to earth attitude and knowledgeable flying experience, Shannon is a great addition to the team, providing instructor training in a professional concise manner.

Sylvain Schmidt

RA-AUS Level 2 maintainer

Sylvain is our RA-AUS Level 2 maintainer. He keeps the Jabiru and Sport-cruiser on the road, and in the air.

Pam Ray

Office Administrator

Pam, the senior lady in the team, is responsible for all the company accounts and general administration as well as trying to keep the rest of the team in order. She does a pretty good job under the circumstances. Pam prefers to be a little closer to the ground.

Dallas Williams

Receptionist

Dallas is one of the friendly voices you hear on the other end of the phone when you call the Bunbury Flying School. She began learning to fly a few years ago and enjoyed it so much, she now works here. Dallas enjoys everything including sewing, music and microscopes.

Christein Svard

Receptionist

Christein is the Other friendly voice you may hear on the phone.