Michael Evans
Adamstown
Summary
A seasoned leader in the Royal Australian Air Force, I excel in organizational development and team leadership, having spearheaded major capability transitions and enhanced service delivery by 40%. My tenure at Surveillance and Response Group showcases my adeptness in relationship management and strategic planning, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Capability Management Lead - ANSP
Surveillance and Response Group
01.2024 - Current
- On behalf of the Director, managed all capability inputs to the national military Air Traffic Control and Aeronautical Information Service.
- Managed and reported risks to capability and preparedness requirements in accordance with Australian Government direction.
- Provide oversight to national system and process changes to assure business continuity and regulatory compliance
- Managed transition into service of new major capabilities
- Liaised with industry and other service providers to ensure ANSP requirements were supported.
Commanding Officer 452 Squadron
Royal Australian Air Force
11.2021 - 01.2024
- Led a team of 270 operational and technical personnel to deliver fixed and deployed Air Traffic Control across the strategically important northern half of Australia
- Implemented cultural change to re-apportion resources and priority to meet strategic requirements.
- Accountable for safety, financial and welfare requirements across six remote locations.
Defence Operational Authority - Project OneSKY
Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Represented Defence operational equities within the OneSKY joint project team, a multi-billion dollar nationwide civil-military enterprise.
- Led the Defence component of the Joint project team to achieve national Air Traffic Management outcomes.
- Collaborated with senior Airservices Australia and Air Force colleagues to progress through project milestones.
Executive Officer - 453 Squadron
Royal Australian Air Force
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Responsible for all operational aspects of Squadron activities, across six Air Traffic Control units in NSW, VIC, SA & WA.
- Accountable for Aviation Safety promotion and management of incidents
- Implemented process improvements for rostering and procedures to enhance service delivery
- Acted as Commanding Officer, assuming responsibility for all 250 unit members and the services delivered as required.
Capability Management and Development - 44 Wing
Royal Australian Air Force
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Coordinated operational-level reporting for all Air Traffic Control service outputs
- Coordinated with sustainment agencies and industry providers to prioritise and optimise effort in a constrained budgetary environment
- Led planning and execution of the annual national conference, including engaging external presenters, managing logistics considerations and presenting on key topics
Flight Commander - 453 Squadron Nowra
Royal Australian Air Force
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Led a mixed public service and Air Force workforce to deliver Air Traffic Control services to Navy's Fleet Air Arm and the Australian Defence Force Parachute Training School
- Liaised and collaborated with senior Naval personnel to optimise service apportionment against aviation risk
- Managed personnel welfare and morale including developing relationship with civilian Union organisers during industrial disputes.
- Grew service delivery by 40 per cent, including significant change management aspects.
Afghanistan Airspace and Airport Policy Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2013 - 01.2014
- On deployment, embedded within the operations cell of HQ USAF Central Command, managed the policy and facilities updates within the Afghan national Aeronautical information publications
- Liaised with allied military and Afghan civil agencies to balance military, civil and regulatory objectives.
- Trained Afghan personnel in aeronautical information management, to build organic Afghan capacity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics And Physics
University of New South Wales
Canberra, ACTDiploma - Aviation
Royal Australian Air Force
Canberra, ACTMaster of Defence And Military Studies - Strategic Management
Australian National University
Canberra, ACT12-2020
Skills
- Organizational development
- Relationship management
- Influencing skills
- Business process reengineering
- Change management methodologies
- Training and coaching
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Strategic planning
Certification
Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)
Timeline
Capability Management Lead - ANSP
Surveillance and Response Group
01.2024 - Current
Commanding Officer 452 Squadron
Royal Australian Air Force
11.2021 - 01.2024
Defence Operational Authority - Project OneSKY
Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group
01.2021 - 11.2021
Executive Officer - 453 Squadron
Royal Australian Air Force
01.2018 - 01.2020
Capability Management and Development - 44 Wing
Royal Australian Air Force
01.2016 - 01.2018
Flight Commander - 453 Squadron Nowra
Royal Australian Air Force
01.2014 - 01.2016
Afghanistan Airspace and Airport Policy Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics And Physics
University of New South Wales
Diploma - Aviation
Royal Australian Air Force
Master of Defence And Military Studies - Strategic Management
Australian National University
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