- Outdoor Recreation
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Surfing
- Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP)
- I have a passion for photography and editing photos
- Swimming
- Backpacking and Hiking
- Photography
- Adventure Travel
Mark Willey
Petrie,QLD
Summary
Professional project leader equipped with solid background in driving complex initiatives to successful completion. Strong emphasis on team collaboration, delivering impactful solutions, and adapting to shifting needs. Skilled in strategic planning, resource management, and stakeholder communication. Known for reliability and delivering measurable results.
Professional aviation expert with robust expertise in flight operations, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring seamless coordination and high performance. Adept at problem-solving, technical analysis, and strategic planning, driving impactful results in dynamic environments. Reliable and flexible, consistently meeting evolving needs and priorities.
Experienced with aviation operations and safety management. Utilizes technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to maintain high standards. Knowledge of regulatory compliance and operational efficiency in dynamic environments.
Overview
53
53
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Director
Brisbane Airport Corporation
01.2016
- Company Overview: BAC was part of the first tranche of major airport privatisations.
- In 2016 in recognition of the steady progress in the physical delivery of Brisbane’s New Runway (the Phase 2 Project works), I was refocused as the Project Director for what was termed Phase 3 of the New Runway Project – the Airspace design and approvals process.
- While this change was initiated 4 years prior to the target construction completion date for the new runway, in hindsight, the Phase 3 timeline proved to be quite tight and challenging.
- With BAC carrying the investment risk for successful delivery of the Runway Project and a resulting unconstrained operational environment, I was under clear direction to assume control of the Phase 3 process to ensure outcomes and timelines.
- An Airport leading such a process was quite radical and had the potential to create conflict with the traditional responsible Agency – Airservices Australia, however the actual outcome was a strengthening of the respect and commitment with that organisation, both for the process initiated and the value of the Airport’s inputs to design and communication criteria.
- I identified, established and Chaired a Project Governance structure that fostered a collaborative and committed participation by Airservices Australia, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Regulatory Agencies and the Airlines that was instrumental in an exemplary and highly successful Project outcome.
- The Brisbane Airport Project Governance precedent – the Parallel Runway Operations Steering & Implementation Group - (PROSIG) has been recognised as setting a benchmark for such processes and has been largely investigated and emulated for like projects.
- BAC was part of the first tranche of major airport privatisations.
Airport Standards Manager
Brisbane Airport Corporation
07.1997
- Company Overview: BAC was part of the first tranche of major airport privatisations.
- This role carried the responsibility for operational standards compliance, aircraft on-ground facilitation, and airspace protection.
- BAC was part of the first tranche of major airport privatisations.
Design Office Manager
Federal Airports Corporation
01.1988
- Company Overview: FAC was responsible for the operation and development of Australia’s 26 major airports.
- FAC was responsible for the operation and development of Australia’s 26 major airports.
Cadet Surveyor
Department of Civil Aviation
03.1973
- Commenced with the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) as a Cadet Surveyor.
- DCA had had a National Airports focus.
- Out-posted to the New Brisbane Airport Construction site during its delivery from the early 1980s to its successful opening in 1988 to represent various planning aspects of the client’s (DCA) requirements.
Aviation and Airspace Planning
Self Employed
02.2022 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Senior Aviation Advisor
To70 Aviation
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions that address client challenges.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry trends and regulations, ensuring accurate advice was provided to clients at all times.
- Navigated complex regulatory requirements to ensure compliance in all advisory activities.
Head of Airport Planning
Brisbane Airport Corporation
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: BAC was part of the first tranche of major airport privatisations.
- In 2011 following the appointment of a new CEO and the resulting organisational restructure, I was appointed to the new role of Head of Airport Planning, again having a similar whole of Airport planning responsibility but reporting through a newly formed General manager position and not directly to the CEO.
- While in this role between 2011 and 2016, relevant milestones/achievements included:
- Implementation of the Department’s newly required consultative forums – the Brisbane Airport Planning Coordination Forum (PCF) – the Brisbane Airport Area Round Table (BAART) which I was subsequently appointed Chair of, and the Community Aviation Consultation Group – The Brisbane Airport Community Aviation Consultation Group – BACACG, chaired by Former Governor Major General Peter Arnison and to which I was the key Airport Technical representative.
- Delivery of the 2014 Airport Master Plan which included a major refresh of the extensive N70 and flight path metric booklet.
- Delivery of several Major Development Plans.
- Delivery of a major Terminal Development Strategy.
- Delivery of a revised Airspace Declaration addressing the finalised location of Brisbane’s New Runway and fully incorporating Satellite Based Navigational procedures including Required Navigation Performance (RNP) and Performance Based Navigation influences.
- BAC was part of the first tranche of major airport privatisations.
Executive Manager Airport Planning
Brisbane Airport Corporation
01.2001 - 01.2011
- Company Overview: BAC was part of the first tranche of major airport privatisations.
- In 2001, I was appointed to the BAC executive Team as the Executive Manager Airport Planning involving the responsibility for whole of airport planning, leading the master planning, land-use and transport planning, terminal development and aircraft noise and airspace protection elements of the business.
- While in this role between 2001 and 2011, relevant milestones included:
- Delivery of the 2004 and 2009 Airport Master Plans which contained refined planning for Brisbane’s New Runway and were subjected to community and political challenge including an AAT appeal process.
- An Airspace Declaration to protect the necessary airspace volumes required to ensure long-term sustainable operations of the fully developed Brisbane Airport.
- Successfully managed the EIS approvals for Brisbane’s New Runway and the Preliminary Design and development process.
- This included a comprehensive and innovative approach to community information incorporating N70 metrics to extend the previous ANEF/ANEC contours.
- Delivery of and approval of several Major Development Plans.
- BAC was part of the first tranche of major airport privatisations.
Education
Company Director
Australian Institute of Company Directors
Associate Diploma - Surveying
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD01-1976
Skills
- Aviation planning
- Airport operations
- Community engagement
- Project management
- Policy and procedure development
- Cross-functional coordination
- Documentation and reporting
- Relationship building
- Team leadership
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Idea development and brainstorming
- Stakeholder relations
- Detail-oriented
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Strategic thinking
Affiliations
- airservices
Interests
Timeline
Aviation and Airspace Planning
Self Employed
02.2022 - Current
Senior Aviation Advisor
To70 Aviation
01.2021 - 12.2022
Project Director
Brisbane Airport Corporation
01.2016
Head of Airport Planning
Brisbane Airport Corporation
01.2011 - 01.2016
Executive Manager Airport Planning
Brisbane Airport Corporation
01.2001 - 01.2011
Airport Standards Manager
Brisbane Airport Corporation
07.1997
Design Office Manager
Federal Airports Corporation
01.1988
Cadet Surveyor
Department of Civil Aviation
03.1973
Company Director
Australian Institute of Company Directors
Associate Diploma - Surveying
Queensland University of Technology