The AViat Global management team
Aviation experts supporting Australia, Asia Pacific and the world.
Frank Bonnici
Frank is part of the Quality and Safety team at AViat Global.
He brings valuable experience in Asset Management, Engineering Management, Safety Management and Technical Compliance and is passionate about quality, people and doing things right.
Franks career has spanned 40 years in Aviation and Rail while bringing 30 years of aviation experience to Aviat. His career includes 22 years at Qantas Airways where he managed all aspects of Engineering and Maintenance including the management of the Narrowbody Engineering Team. Following Qantas, he worked with Jetstar for 2 years managing Maintenance Programs and Reliability and held Maintenance Program approval for Jetstar while implementing Compliance and Reliability projects.
He is committed to the continuous improvement of Quality and Safety Management Systems as well as maintenance practices, technical compliance, and safety matters. He has worked closely with various regulators including CASA, Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONSR) and Transport Safety Victoria (TSV) striving for continuous improvement in bringing about safer operations and compliance.
Leighton Pittendrigh-Smith
Leighton is responsible for AViat Global’s line maintenance operations. Leighton is a trained, licensed aircraft engineer and holds a Bachelors of Technology Management degree. He has 26 years experience in aircraft engineering and airline management.
Leighton’s management career has covered roles supervising aircraft heavy maintenance, structural repairs, composites, line maintenance, interiors and component maintenance. He also has experience in acceptance and lease return of aircraft.
Leighton has worked alongside international airlines with responsibilities for airline maintenance, flight engineers and remote special operations and currently chairs an international safety committee and sits on Australian and UK boards.
Peter Borg
Peter Borg is a highly experienced and motivated Quality and Safety Practitioner with over twenty years in the aviation industry. As a dedicated team player, he demonstrates strong skills in Quality Management Systems, Safety Management Systems, investigation, root cause analysis, problem-solving, and continuous improvement principles.
A proven performer in auditing and consistently meeting assigned tasks, Peter showcases excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead, influence, and engage stakeholders at all levels. His loyalty, honesty, and energetic demeanor ensure he maintains pride and high standards of work at all times, making him an invaluable asset to AViat Global.