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BOOK YOUR TRAVEL PHONE: 0413 443 544 / EMAIL: operations@blackdiamondaviation.com.au
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Introducing our team
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MATTHEW COLLINS
Co-Founder / Chief Executive Officer / CASA Approved Chief Pilot Trained to Australian Aviation Standards As the Chief Executive Officer of Black Diamond Aviation, Matthew has built the business to be a leader in the Aviation market. His background in Economics and Finance combined with his experience in Aviation has ensured Black Diamond Aviation continues to grow debt-free. Matthew’s role as Chief Pilot has put him front and centre in our daily operations. His operational expertise, technical know how, management ability, leadership skills and business sense has allowed Matthew to be the perfect conduit between our business, pilots and Civil Aviation Rules. It is Matthew’s unambiguous commitment to our business that guarantees you that every time you fly with Black Diamond Aviation you fly with the most competent pilots in the safest aircraft in Arnhemland. RECENT AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS -Winner of Australia’s Top 50 Small Business Leaders 2020 - View the award here |
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MACHE COLLINS
Co-Founder and Business Manager Head of Operations, Marketing and Accounts Mache is a founding partner of Black Diamond Aviation, and brings a wealth of knowledge in the areas of business management, marketing and human resource management to our business. In an ever-changing market place, Mache’s unique vision for Black Diamond Aviation has seen our business achieving its goals whilst remaining constant in providing an exceptional air-charter service and value for money. Mache has taken an active role in our Operations, Marketing and Accounts departments, focussing on brand awareness and market growth. Complementing this, Mache ensures a personal touch to our clients by ensuring Black Diamond Aviation meets your expectations and air travel needs. RECENT AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS -Winner of Australia’s Top 50 Small Business Leaders 2020 - View the award here -Telstra Business Women’s Awards Top 5 Finalist (Small Business, NT) 2020 - View it here |
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MATTHEW NORMINGTON
CASA Approved Line-Pilot Trained to Australian Aviation Standards Growing up in the country Matt enjoyed motorbike riding, fishing, football and cricket - but his one true passion was to be a pilot. So whilst he was still in school, he flew part time. This wasn’t enough however - he wanted to make a career out of it - so as soon as school was out, Matt worked full time and saved every penny to fund his flying career. Matt started his aviation career as a ground handler in Melbourne, learning everything he can about the industry. His experience was wide ranged and included organising customs and quarantine, operating airside assisting medical crew and ambulances, escorting passengers and crew, towing aircraft and baggage handing - gaining valuable knowledge of what occurs on the preparation and planning side of aviation. The time Matt spend here also allowed him to understand the unpredictability of aviation, and gave him all the tools he needed to build a solid foundation as a commercial pilot. Matt worked as a Low Level Survey Pilot throughout New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia - experience that not only taught Matt how to work independently and as a team member, but also how to handle an aircraft with accuracy and absolute precision. We are pretty stoked to have Matt as a part of our team! His work as an IFR-charter pilot has been meticulous, flying into remote short-dirt airstrips with ease. His understanding of TopEnd weather is exceptional and his planning precise. Matt is a fantastic pilot with safety and customer experience as his top priority. |
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MICHAEL COLLINS
CASA Approved Line-Pilot Trained to Australian Aviation Standards Michael began flying 7 years ago as a hobby. The thrill of flying soon turned into a passion and inspired a sea change of careers. His first job in Aviation was as a Low Level Survey Pilot mapping the electrical network of New South Wales. This took some serious skill as flying over and around powerlines can be pretty tricky! Michael then worked as a Pilot in the Aviation Agricultural sector conducting low level bird control over orchards. Micheals experience allowed him to understand the maneuverability and limits of an aircraft Now, as a IFR Charter Pilot for Black Diamond Aviation, Michael adds short-dirt strip flying, wet season experience and medivac’s to his skills list. With the support of his wife, Michael puts 100% into everything he does. Michael is genuinely one of the happiest people you will ever meet - he always has a smile on his face. We love having him around here as his one-liners and funny jokes are the highlight of our day! |
