Light aircraft flying
Laurie Shaw
Airline Pilot
Hamilton,QLD
Summary
Airline Captain with over 39 years of successful experience in the Aviation Industry. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in the industry, both in flying and in the Mental Health and Wellbeing construct.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Airline Captain
Cathay Pacific Airways
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
1995.10 - Current
- Flew national and international routes covering numerous different countries and complied with all flight rules in each location.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Developed the Mental Health & Wellbeing program for the 4,500 pilots employed by the Cathay Pacific Group of Companies www.pan.org.hk
- Developed close working relationships with CASA and the ATSB to create rehabilitation pathways for pilots affected with substance use disorder
Airline Pilot
Malaysia Airlines
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
1990.01 - 1995.10
- Flew national and international routes covering numerous South East Asian countries and complied with all flight rules in each location.
Airline Pilot
Ansett Airlines
Melbourne, VIC
1988.08 - 1989.08
Line Pilot
Tillair Pty. Ltd.
Katherine, NT
1984.04 - 1988.07
Line Pilot
Top End Aviation
Darwin, NT
1983.08 - 1984.03
Station Pilot
Australian Agricultural Co
South Galway Station, QLD
1982.11 - 1983.03
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph's Nudgee College
Boondall, QLD 1978.01 - 1981.11
Skills
Project Management
Collaboration
Compassion
Conflict resolution
Organization and Time management
Cultural awareness
Training & Development
Supervision
Accomplishments
- Created the HIMS Australia Advisory Group (an entity to assist the medical recertification for pilots affected with substance use disorder). This required the collaboration of airline companies, regulator and pilot unions.
- Created the Peer Assistance Network Hong Kong (PANHK) for Cathay Pacific Airways Group of pilots. The PAN exists as a Peer Support Program for 4,500 pilots and their families. Its core tenets utilize a Critical Incident Management Strategy and Suicide Prevention Strategy to support resilience as a foundation for Mental Health and Wellbeing.
Additional Information
Highly motivated individual always eager to learn new things.
Interests
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Bushwalking
Timeline
Airline Captain
Cathay Pacific Airways
1995.10 - Current
Airline Pilot
Malaysia Airlines
1990.01 - 1995.10
Airline Pilot
Ansett Airlines
1988.08 - 1989.08
Line Pilot
Tillair Pty. Ltd.
1984.04 - 1988.07
Line Pilot
Top End Aviation
1983.08 - 1984.03
Station Pilot
Australian Agricultural Co
1982.11 - 1983.03
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph's Nudgee College
1978.01 - 1981.11