Our Team
Our Philosophy:
Quality Aircraft, quality Facilities and quality People

At the Redcliffe Aero Club, we're proud to have a highly trained, professional and long-term team of Pilots and Support Staff who excel in all things aviation.

With 10 Instructors on staff (most full time) we are one of Queenslands largest flying schools, able to support your training needs with a vast level of experience but still with that INDIVIDUAL level of detail. Most of our Flight Instructors have in excess of 2,500 Flying Hrs and commerical experience. The quality of our people reflects in the quality of our Students.

Please take a look below and get to know our team!

Tony Stanton - CEO, Chief Flying Instructor, Chief Pilot, CASA Approved Testing Officer

Tony has been flying for 21 years and today holds an Airline Transport Pilot Licence. Prior to the Aero Club, Tony was working internationally as a Director of Marketing for a global marketing company based in the USA. After living and consulting in such places as Brunei, Singapore, South Korea & New Zealand, Tony made the sea change to enjoy a life of aviation.

Tony holds an MECIR with instructing experience on PC12, PA31, PA30/39, BE76, C310/340, PA44, PN68, C414 and most single engine GA aircraft. Tony is able to conduct Low Level Training and is a CASA Approved Testing Officer.  Having studied towards an MBA at Macquarie Graduate School of Management (Macquarie University, Sydney) and QUT Graduate School of Business (Brisbane), Tony is also a Sessional Lecturer at Griffith University Master of Aviation Course.

 

Rob Beaumont - CASA Approved Testing Officer

Rob is a CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) Approved Testing Officer and CASA Delegate. Rob has a history in both Instructing and Multi-engine Charter operations and has logged around 10,000 flying hours and spent over 30 years in the industry.

Nowadays, Rob spends most of his flying time conducting Flight Tests for Students of the Redcliffe Aero Club.

 

 

Mal McAdam - Grade 1 Flight Instructor

Mal has been flying since 1999 and conducted all his training at the Redcliffe Aero Club. This was preceded by a successful career as a senior technician with Telstra, before deciding to pursue his long term passion of flying.

After obtaining his CPL, Mal gained aerial survey experience in both Cessna 320 and Cessna 402 twin engine aircraft, before deciding to become a Flight Instructor. Mal enjoys teaching tail wheel endorsements and aerobatics.

 

Dan Smith - Grade 1 Flight Instructor

Dan started flying in 2000 and has held a Commercial Pilot Licence since 2005. In 2008 made the typical 'sea change', leaving a senior position with Suncorp to pursue a passion for flying.

Dan holds a Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating with endorsements on C310/340 and PN68.

 

Ben Yaxley - Grade 1 Flight Instructor

Ben began training towards his CPL in 2000 and is currently working through his ATPL. Ben originally gained his Instructor Rating through the Club and recently completed his Multi-Engine training approval.

Ben holds a Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating with endorsements on C414, C310/340 and PN68.

 

Michael Schell - Grade 2 Flight Instructor

Michael joined the Instructing team in 2009 as a Senior Grade 3. He's since gained his Grade 2 Instructor rating and also holds a Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating.

During his flying career so far, he has gained experience in Charter operations and fire spotting which has included time flying PN68 and BE76 aircraft. Michael also holds a frozen ATPL.

 

Jarrad Smith - Senior Grade 3 Flight Instructor

Jarrad has a background in IT and photography. He made a sea-change in early 2009 and moved to Brisbane conduct his flying training with the Redcliffe Aero Club.

In late 2010, Jarrad gained his CPL and recently completed his Instructor Rating with a course conducted through the Club.

Jarrad is currently working for RAC as an Instructor.

 

Dan Crompton - Senior Grade 3 Flight Instructor

Daniel started flying training in early 2006 while working at Engineering firm in Brisbane. Dan completed his PPL, CPL and Multi-Engine Command Instrument Rating (PN68) through the Redcliffe Aero Club.

Most recently, Daniel added an Instructor Rating to his licence with a course conducted through the Club. Daniel now works for us as an Instructor and Operations Co-ordinator.

 

Adrian Bartholomeusz - Senior Grade 3 Flight Instructor

Adrian joined the team in 2011 as a Senior Grade 3 Instructor. Adrian began his flying career with the Australian Air Force Cadets in 2003. He has previously instructed at Archerfield and Amberley and currently holds a frozen ATPL and Multi-Engine Command Instrument Rating.

 

Joan McGufficke - Office Administrator

Joan is the helpful voice you often hear on the phone. Joan keeps us flying 'straight and level' by co-ordinating our financial accounts and office operations.

Joan is available Monday through Wednesday.

 

Nick Langley - Operations Co-ordinator

Information coming soon

 

Mike Cahill - Volunteers Coordinator

Mike co-ordinates a team of kind Club Members who volunteer their time to keep the Club's facilities looking great.

If you are interested in becoming part of this appreciated and valuable team, please email Mike for details.

 

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