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Careers at Worland

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Worland Aviation Pty Ltd

Established by the Worland family in Victoria in 1989, Worland Aviation prides itself on using the latest technology, equipment and materials to achieve a standard even better than a factory finish. The business expanded and moved to Albury in 1993 where it operated successfully until moving again in 2007 to Townsville North Queensland. Two new hangars in the NAACEX complex have been allocated to Worland Aviation with one dedicated to aircraft refinishing and the second committed to expand the aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul side of the business.

In 2009 Queensland Airports Limited assumed 100% ownership of Worland Aviation. Queensland Airports Limited (QAL) was formed in 2003. At this time the company was sole owner of Gold Coast Airport Pty Ltd. In early 2005, QAL expanded to hold all the equity interests in three significant regional airports - Gold Coast Airport Ltd, Townsville Airport Pty Ltd and Mount Isa Airport Pty Ltd.

Queensland Airports Limited is a 100% Australian owned entity, with the principal shareholders being:

  • Hastings Funds Management Limited as responsible entity for the Australia Infrastructure Fund
  • Hastings Funds Management as trustee for Queensland based Infrastructure Fund
  • Perron Investments Pty Ltd

Executive Management

Paint Team

MRO Team

Quality and Saftey

Executive Management

Ashley Kilroy, General Manager

Ashley Kilroy has over 40 years Aviation management experience at TAA/Australian Airlines and more recently Qantas Airways. His experience includes Senior Executive roles in Commercial, Airport Management and Regional Airlines. He is also a non executive Director of Newcastle Airport Limited, Mildura Airport Pty Limited and Aviation Australia.

 

David Worland, Operations Manager

David Worland established the Worland Aviation business in Benalla, Victoria in 1989. The business was set up as a maintenance organisation but specialised in aircraft painting. In an effort to grow even further and attract a higher level customer base, David relocated his business to Townsville Airport’s NAACEX development. David has had over 35 years experience in the Aviation industry, the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul business has been his focus for a large proportion of that time. He has recently graduated from the Institute of Company Directors' Company Directors Course.

Lisa Lancuba, Finane Manager

Lisa is responsible for the day to day operations of the finance department and its associated functions and offers over 13 years experience in business and accounting, including eight years as a business and financial analyst in both the UK and Australia. In the UK, Lisa worked as a business analyst for Burger King, ICI Plc, BAA Plc (operator of World Duty Free) and as a financial analyst for GlaxoSmithKline Plc. In Australia, Lisa has worked with David Jones Ltd as a strategic analyst.

Phil Baker

Phillip Baker joined Worland Aviation in 2005 while based in Albury. Through his interest in flying and aircraft maintenance he relocated with the business to Townsville in 2007. Phillip continues to build on 15 years experience from the Graphic and Sign industries, including his appointment to Base Maintenance Manager – Refinishing and Workplace Health and Safety Officer

Steven Thomson

Steven Thomson has over eighteen years in aviation engineering, with both defence and civil experience. He has maintained a variety of aircraft including rotary and fixed wing holding positions from line engineer to heavy maintenance leading hand. Steven was appointed Senior Engineer with Worland Aviation in 2008 and has recently been promoted to Head of Maintenance.

Mark Brining

Mark is responsible for the Quality and Safety department and as such deals with company, regulatory and customer interface requirements. He has 20 years aviation experience including military service and industry and has performed in the Quality role for nine years.