Ensuring the smooth and safe operation of our record-breaking Whitsunday Coast Airport is a key role for newly appointed Airport Operations Manager Andrew Elliott.
Having worked continuously in Aviation since starting his career as an apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Engineer at ASTA Aircraft Services in 1989, Andrew now has over 34 years’ experience in aviation and has worked for every major airline in Australia and some internationally.
He is a Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer and a specialist on the Boeing 747, Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 aircraft and jet engines.
Andrew moved through various leadership roles in Aviation, moving from engineering to a commercial role as Business Improvement Manager and lead for Jetstar’s Aviation Fuel reduction program. This project delivered $42 million of savings to the Qantas group over the five years of the initiative.
He crossed the division from airlines to airports when he accepted a role at Avalon Airport in 2018 as Head of Operations to lead the launch of Australia’s newest International Airport.
Andrew was front and centre during the Covid pandemic and airport international travel shutdowns pivoting the Avalon Airport operation to aircraft parking and defence force operations then relaunched the airport operations including food and beverage from a “cold start” post Covid era.
He was directly managing Airport Security Screening, Aviation Safety, Airline Business Development, Airport Commercial, Customer Service and Food and Beverage when he was recruited to the WCA as Airport .
Andrew said being part of a top airport team, reporting to Director of Commercial Business Craig Turner, and guiding future growth at one of Australia’s fastest growing airports was key in attracting him to the WCA role.
“Whitsunday Coast Airport has been a Regulated Air Cargo Agent since April this year which is rare for an airport to hold such an authority.
“The airport team are working on increasing volumes of local produce, pets, and sensitive cargo through Whitsunday Coast Airport through our airline partners,” Andrew said.
“I have a passion for regional aviation and find the sense of responsibility, dynamic nature of airport operations and the challenges that present very engaging.
Andrew said he was looking forward to a unique Christmas Day this year and his family are travelling to India to attend a friend’s wedding and the celebrations end on New Years Eve with a sit-down dinner for 7000 people.
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