Meet the 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 around 8 Instructors on staff 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. Our Instructors are friendly, supportive and experienced, and the quality of our people reflects in the quality of our Students.
Please take a look below and get to know our team!
Our Team
Stephen White
Stephen joined the Team at Redcliffe Aero Club in 2015 as Chief Executive Officer. He previously served on the Board at RAC for eight years holding the positions of Company Secretary, Vice President and President.
Stephen completed his training at RAC including PPL, CPL, Multi-engine Command Instrument Rating and Instructor Rating. He has owned and operated three aircraft including two Cessna twin engine aircraft.
Before joining RAC Stephen was Managing Director of a national planning and design company for five years and a Director of that company for 12 years.
Mal McAdam
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 also teaches tailwheel and aerobatics.
Mal was appointed as Chief Pilot and Head of Operations in February 2018
Brendan Power
Brendan achieved his first solo at 16, before he was old enough to hold a drivers licence. He achieved his instructor rating in 1995 and at that time discovered the special rewards to be enjoyed in becoming part of the teaching and learning process. Throughout his entire career Brendan has not let his Instructor Rating lapse. He has held various roles including Chief Flying Instructor and Chief Pilot. He recently retired as Deputy Head of Check and Training for a Regional Airline and is excited to be coming back to be part of the Redcliffe Aero Club team.
Craig Smith
Craig began his aviation journey in 2008 at Archerfield obtaining his GFPT in early 2009. After some time away from flying, he joined Redcliffe Aero Club as a member and student in 2015.
Moving to Melbourne in late 2015, Craig attended University gaining his commercial licence and instructor rating in 2017. After almost 5 years as an instructor in Victoria, Craig has returned to Brisbane to share his experience here at Redcliffe Aero Club.
Valeria Thompson
Valeria joined the Redcliffe Aero Club in July 2022, as a Grade 1 Multi Engine instructor. She brings her experience from various flight schools over the years, having trained pilots from international cadets to diploma and university students in various aircraft.
She has always been passionate about aviation, particularly instructing, as she enjoys meeting different people, helping them reach their full potential and seeing them reach their goals.
Sebastien "Seb" Rousseaux
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Tapi Mapuvire
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Angus Nugara
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Bernadette Killick
Bernadette joined The Redcliffe Aero Club team in September 2023 as a full time RTO Coordinator. She brings over seven (7) years’ experience in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector.
Bernadette has comprehensive experience with ASQA and state department regulations. She has worked with various government funded programs across the nation.
Bernadette assists the team in maintaining RTO compliance, as well as assisting students with meeting their training responsibilities and supporting them through their education journey.
Deanne Harvey
Dee recently joined RAC in May 2019 as a fulltime Office Administrator. She is responsible for the financial operations and Customer Service of the Club.
Dee comes with over 20 years’ experience as a Bookkeeper working within a variety of business types and industries both in Australia and New Zealand, with aviation now being added to the list.
Dee enjoys the diversity that RAC provides and looks forward to the opportunity to assist the Club in continuing its valuable service to education and community.
Jake Whinn
Jake began his Aviation journey with the Redcliffe Aero Club back in 2019, he achieved his Recreational Pilot Licence before enrolling with the club as a Diploma of Aviation student. Jake then completed the AVI50219 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence) and the AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) gaining his CASA Multi-Engine Instrument Rating. In 2021 Jake was awarded the Academic and Practical Achievement award by the Redcliffe Aero Club acknowledging his dedication and hard work to his Aviation training journey.
Jake joined the Redcliffe Aero Club staff team in late 2021 as an Administration Officer, you will see Jake in the reception area of the club on most weekends and public holidays. Jake looks forward to assisting fellow club members and students while gaining further Aviation knowledge and operational experience.
The Board
Mike Cahill
Mike first started to learn to fly at RAC in 1982 when he completed 12 hours flying and then put flying on hold due to family and business commitments. He restarted flight training again in 1996 and completed his PPL in 2000. He currently holds a NVFR and PIFR rating and is working towards being able to fly Angel Flights. Mike has been a member of RAC since 2004 and is heavily involved with the social side of the Aero Club organizing monthly flyaways and activities. Mike was made a Life Member of the Aero Club in 2013
Sam Keenan
Sam is a procurement and logistics professional, with a banking and contracts management background. He is an active pilot, training and flying with RAC since 2007 and holds a private pilot license as well as a NVFR. Sam operates a private company providing procurement and logistics management services to a number of major Australian mining and retail brands.
Margot Logan
Margot is a project management professional with a background in construction, mining, education and hospitals. She commenced her flying with RAC in 2006 however due to extended work commitments throughout Australia and then being based regionally in Queensland to project manage a large 4 year mining project, she was unable to complete the final requirements to achieve GFPT prior to putting flying activities on hold. Margot looks forward to returning to flying training and also participates in the monthly fly-away.
Ray Vuillermin
Ray stared flying as ATC cadet in 1956. 40 years with two major airlines. 6 years with CASA. ATO and consultant instructor after that. Now retired.
Has always maintained interest in vintage /warbird aircraft. Maintained instructor rating since 1959. Has Two vintage aircraft.
Jackson Woodford
Jackson has been a member of The Redcliffe Aero Club since 2009, having completed his CPL and Instrument Rating training with the club, he then worked for a large charter operator in the Northern Territory flying a variety of aircraft types including the C310, C402 and C208. In 2014, Jackson returned to Brisbane and now works in a non-flying role at the Queensland Government. He has since completed his ATPL subjects and maintains a keen interest in aviation.
Bryan Galvin
Bryan is a lawyer by occupation having been admitted as a solicitor 38 years ago. He has practiced as a lawyer for 25 years and was a Councillor and Deputy Mayor of a large Queensland local government council for 13 years. Bryan also has a Masters in Urban and Town Planning. Bryan currently manages a specialist law firm employing eight lawyers across two offices. He commenced his flying career in 2009 and holds a PPL licence.