Paul Cleary
Freshwater,Australia
Summary
Accomplished consultant with extensive experience in aviation safety and management systems. At Skytrans Airlines, led successful audits and enhanced safety protocols. Proficient in strategic risk management and policy development, with a proven track record in leadership and diverse culture development. Adept at integrating regulatory compliance with corporate governance to drive organizational success.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner Senior Freelance Consultant
R2R Consultancy Services
08.2003 - Current
- Developing and auditing Management Systems and Safety Systems, Delivering Training and Business Development in Aviation Safety.
General Manager
Pat Lynch Group of Companies
Cairns and Townsville
01.1995 - Current
- Managed an agency for a National Air Freight Operation in Cairns and Townsville and gained international experience as Vice President of Clark Airport Ground Handling Systems – Clark International Airport Philippines.
Part Time Safety & Quality Manager
Aircraft Turnaround Engineering Pty Ltd
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Review of S&Q Documentation, assistance in securing CASA PNG Part 145 approval
Senior Policy Officer
Torres Strait Regional Authority
03.2024 - 05.2025
- As a policy officer I was tasked with reviewing existing policy and ensuring it meets the requirement of legislation, and research legislation and best practice to write new policy for the organisation if policy gaps exist so they could be readily understood in the local environment by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- I was also tasked to roll out the training requirements for staff to complete selected Australian Public Service training.
- I was responsible for managing and interacting with the Public Service Learning Management System (LMS) where I managed Records and analysed training performance and presented data in graph format and reported results monthly to senior managers and CEO.
- I developed competence in writing policy and managing training as required are an extension of my previous work experiences.
- Federal Government APS Agency
Aviation Protection Officer
Trident Security
Cairns
12.2023 - 03.2024
- International and Domestic Aviation Security Screening of Airline Passengers at Cairns Airport.
Australian Electoral Commission
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Temporary employment to support the AEC functions for the Referendum for PrePolling prior to Referendum Day and vote counting post event.
- I also managed a local polling booth as Second in Charge for the Federal election and worked at a local polling booth for the Queensland State Election.
Senior Safety and Quality Coordinator and relieving General Manager Safety and Quality
Skytrans Airlines
03.2021 - 08.2023
- During my tenure, I managed and was part of a team which successfully passed annual CASA Audit as well as passing other National Authority and Customer Audits.
- I held CASA Form 4 approval for the Part 42 (Quality) and Part 145 (Safety and Quality).
- Conducted internal audits and external audit of suppliers, conducted human factors training for flight operations and managed and recorded change management in operations.
Safety and Quality Coordinator
Pacific Turbine Brisbane
10.2018 - 03.2021
- Successfully managed and passed annual CASA audit of the CAR30 and Part 145 workshop as well as various foreign National Authority Approvals.
Safety and Quality Manager
Hinterland Aviation Cairns
05.2016 - 10.2018
- CASA Form 4 holder for the Part 42 (Safety) and Part 145 (Safety and Quality) for the AMO (Aviation Maintenance Organisation and Part 61 and Flight Operations.
- Developed, managed, and conducted Audits internal and external.
Safety and Quality Manager
Skytrans / West Wing Pty Ltd
07.2015 - 03.2016
- CASA Form 4 holder for the Part 42 (Safety) and Part 145 (Safety and Quality) Departments.
Quality and Safety Audit Officer
Skytrans Pty Ltd
09.2013 - 12.2014
- Audit and inspection of regional aerodromes, agents, and fuel for compliance to regulatory provisions and company requirements.
- CASA Form 4 approval holder.
Manager Safety, Compliance and Training
Sea Swift Pty Ltd
07.2006 - 02.2010
- Reporting to the CEO and Board, the role called for conduct of internal audit to provide assurance (Quality, Environmental, OH&S and Risk).
- Sea Swift is a Marine Company.
Education
Passed Queensland Grade 12 -
Trade Certificate of Butchery -
Diploma of Sustainability - Safety and Quality Auditing, Aviation Incident Investigation, Human Factors Training, Aviation Human Factors, Certificate IV TAE40110 Training and Assessment
TAFE Queensland
Skills
- Corporate Governance
- Strategic Risk Management
- Risk Identification and Control
- Sustainability Solutions
- Leadership / People Management
- Diverse Culture Development
- Internal and External Audit
- Emergency Response
- Integrated Risk Management
- Change Management
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Regulatory / Corporate Values
- Vocational Sector Training
- Project Management
- Policy Development and Implementation
- Reporting
- Investigations
- Workplace Claims
- Management
- Rehabilitation
- Return to Work
References
- Mr Andrew Forrester, Senior Contracts Manager, Torres Strait Regional Authority, 0422 933 630, adrew.forrester@tsra.gov.au
- Mr Wilhelm Naser, Safety, Quality and Compliance Manager, Narau Airlines, 0431 084 458, sandqworldwide@gmail.com
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Timeline
Part Time Safety & Quality Manager
Aircraft Turnaround Engineering Pty Ltd
05.2025 - 10.2025
Senior Policy Officer
Torres Strait Regional Authority
03.2024 - 05.2025
Aviation Protection Officer
Trident Security
12.2023 - 03.2024
Australian Electoral Commission
10.2023 - 10.2023
Senior Safety and Quality Coordinator and relieving General Manager Safety and Quality
Skytrans Airlines
03.2021 - 08.2023
Safety and Quality Coordinator
Pacific Turbine Brisbane
10.2018 - 03.2021
Safety and Quality Manager
Hinterland Aviation Cairns
05.2016 - 10.2018
Safety and Quality Manager
Skytrans / West Wing Pty Ltd
07.2015 - 03.2016
Quality and Safety Audit Officer
Skytrans Pty Ltd
09.2013 - 12.2014
Manager Safety, Compliance and Training
Sea Swift Pty Ltd
07.2006 - 02.2010
Owner Senior Freelance Consultant
R2R Consultancy Services
08.2003 - Current
General Manager
Pat Lynch Group of Companies
01.1995 - Current
Passed Queensland Grade 12 -
Trade Certificate of Butchery -
Diploma of Sustainability - Safety and Quality Auditing, Aviation Incident Investigation, Human Factors Training, Aviation Human Factors, Certificate IV TAE40110 Training and Assessment
TAFE Queensland