Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Aviation Certifications
References
Timeline
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Gavin Lewis

Gavin Lewis

Mooloolaba,Australia

Summary

Dynamic Flight Instructor with extensive experience in civil and military aviation, specialising in pilot training and assessment. Expert in NVG flight operations, demonstrating a strong track record of developing comprehensive training programs that enhance both flight skills and safety awareness. Passionate about advancing aviation education and committed to fostering the next generation of skilled aviators.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Instructor Development Officer UH-60M

School of Army Aviation
11.2022 - Current

Flight Instruction Standardisation Officer - Conduct Flight Instructor training and assessment including category upgrades

Senior Instrument Rating Assessor - Conduct Training and Assessment for Instrument Rating Examiners

Maintenance Examiner - Conduct Training and Assessment for Maintenance Test Pilots

Senior Instructor

School of Army Aviation, Instructor Training Wing
01.2021 - 10.2022

Standards Officer

16th Aviation BDE
05.2017 - 01.2021
  • Restore and implement a new BDE SOP Structure and Content for Flying Operations

12 Month Contract: EMS Line Captain – Cairns

Queensland Government Air
06.2017 - 04.2018
  • Single Pilot EMS (Queensland Health) Day/NVD/IFR – Water Hoisting, Ship Hoist transfer, Pontoon Hoisting

Flying Standards Officer

5th Aviation Regiment
11.2011 - 08.2014

Check and Training /Line Captain – Solomon Islands

Toll Remote Logistics
Solomon Islands
01.2010 - 06.2014
  • Conduct single /multi pilot IFR/NVG helicopter operations in support of RAMSI – AFP Support: General support, Specialist helicopter insertion techniques (Rope/Rappel) and AME Day/Night
  • Deliver training and assessment for 412 TR, low level and sling endorsements and NPC/IPC/OPC IAW CASA issued 61.040 Instruments

Senior Instructor MRH90

Army Helicopter School
10.2010 - 11.2011

Lead QFI – MRH90

Defence Material Office
02.2007 - 10.2010
  • Selected as one of three Australian Defence Force Flying instructors to relocate to France and receive the MRH90 initial OEM training and aircraft acceptance

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) LINE PILOT- South Australian Helicopter Rescue Service

Australian Helicopters
08.2005 - 02.2007
  • Conduct single pilot IFR helicopter operations in support of the South Australian helicopter rescue service in the following flight profiles:
  • Department of Health (Hospital transfers)
  • State Ambulance (Primary incident response)
  • South Australian Police (Routine traffic patrols and High-Risk Deployments of rappelling and fast roping)
  • Country Fire Service (“Helitack” – piloting fire coordination and bombing aircraft)
  • Develop and Maintain the Operation Aviation Risk Management System for Australian Helicopters
  • CASA submissions for company operating procedures for Rappelling, Fast Roping and Suspended Extraction

HELICOPTER TACTICS WING FLYING INSTRUCTOR

School of Army Aviation
01.2002 - 11.2003

Airmobile Pilot

5th Aviation Regiment
11.1997 - 06.2001

Education

Diploma of Quality Auditing - Aviation SMS, Systems for Continual Improvement, Safety and Lead Auditors CSE

Southpac Aerospace
01.2019

Diploma of Aviation Studies -

ADF
01.1999

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science, Remote Sensing, Geographic Information Systems

James Cook University
Townsville
01.1994

Skills

  • Aviation risk management
  • Safety management
  • Continuous improvement
  • Flight/Ground Instruction
  • Flight Assessment/Examination
  • Instrument rating assessment
  • Emergency response

Aviation Certifications

CASA

  • ATPL (H)
  • CASA Flight Instructor Rating
  • FIR: Instrument Rating
  • Night Vision Goggles Helicopter
  • Night VFR Helicopter
  • Low Level
  • Winch/Rappel
  • Sling
  • AW139 (SP)
  • BH212/412
  • FER: BH212/412 Type, IPC, NPC

Military

  • Flight Instruction Standardisation Officer
  • Senior Instructor Rating Assessor
  • Dangerous Goods Awareness
  • Helicopter Underwater Escape Training
  • Aviation Safety Officer (Military)
  • Non-Technical Skills (CRM) Course trainer
  • Aviation Risk Management Trainer
  • Certificate IV Workplace Assessment and Training (TAE10)
  • Qualified Instructor
  • Qualified Assessor
  • Training Supervisor
  • Crew Resource Management Course Facilitator
  • Aviation Risk Management Course Facilitator
  • Night Vision Goggles Aviation Medicine Instructor

References

  • Matthew Barker, Staff Officer Grade 2 UH-60M - Australian Army, 0407 062 067
  • Tim Witenden, HOTAC (Senior Check and Training Officer) TOLL Aviation, 0478 616 224

Timeline

Instructor Development Officer UH-60M

School of Army Aviation
11.2022 - Current

Senior Instructor

School of Army Aviation, Instructor Training Wing
01.2021 - 10.2022

12 Month Contract: EMS Line Captain – Cairns

Queensland Government Air
06.2017 - 04.2018

Standards Officer

16th Aviation BDE
05.2017 - 01.2021

Flying Standards Officer

5th Aviation Regiment
11.2011 - 08.2014

Senior Instructor MRH90

Army Helicopter School
10.2010 - 11.2011

Check and Training /Line Captain – Solomon Islands

Toll Remote Logistics
01.2010 - 06.2014

Lead QFI – MRH90

Defence Material Office
02.2007 - 10.2010

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) LINE PILOT- South Australian Helicopter Rescue Service

Australian Helicopters
08.2005 - 02.2007

HELICOPTER TACTICS WING FLYING INSTRUCTOR

School of Army Aviation
01.2002 - 11.2003

Airmobile Pilot

5th Aviation Regiment
11.1997 - 06.2001

Diploma of Quality Auditing - Aviation SMS, Systems for Continual Improvement, Safety and Lead Auditors CSE

Southpac Aerospace

Diploma of Aviation Studies -

ADF

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science, Remote Sensing, Geographic Information Systems

James Cook University
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