The Australian Government has today announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Director of Aviation Safety (DAS), and a new Chair of the Board of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) – the statutory authority that regulates aviation safety in Australia.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said Ms Pip Spence (CEO and DAS) and former Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin, AC (Board Chair) would bring vast experience to these critical roles.
“These appointments are a critical part of shaping the makeup of the CASA Board and the culture of the organisation more broadly,” the Deputy Prime Minister said.
“The depth and breadth of experience that Ms Spence and Air Chief Marshal Binskin bring to bear show the Government is serious about ensuring CASA performs its critical role effectively.
“Their combined skills and experience will be essential for leading this critical regulator in keeping Australians safe while flying, as well as supporting an efficient, effective and reliable aviation industry – which is economically crucial for communities right across the nation.
“Ms Spence comes to CASA from a senior leadership position within the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications. She offers substantial experience in aviation policy and regulation, as well as government administration and public policy – including a strong track record of leading organisational change.
“Air Chief Marshal Binskin brings outstanding leadership and expertise in both aviation and defence, including significant experience within general aviation.
“These appointments send a strong message about our commitment to high-quality leadership for Australia’s aviation safety regulator, while providing certainty to CASA personnel and industry.”
Ms Spence will commence in her new role in the coming weeks for a period of up to five years. Air Chief Marshal Binskin will commence in August for a period of three years, when the term of the current Chair concludes.
Media Contact:
Deputy Prime Minister – Dean Shachar 0418 202 860 | Caitlin Donaldson 0428 389 880
CEO and Board Chair appointment to #casa
We have all been waiting for the Carmody replacement.
The press release from the Minister’s office is misleading at best: “Experienced … crew…”.
Well in aviation, one would expect a substantial GA or airline experience.
No, we have more of the “unqualified” people at the top.
At last look, #casa has responsibility for civil aviation.
Mark Binskin does not appear to meet that requirement, but he does have “…over 3,500 hours in single-seat fighter aircraft….” [see attached resume from Wikipedia]
As for Pip Spence: “…..comes to CASA from a senior leadership position within the Department of Infrastructure…….”, with “………..experience in aviation policy and regulation…..”, no better result here either. But Pip has “….strong track record “……strong track record of leading organisational change…”.
No GA or airline experience either.
All one can read here for the future is more of the same and lots of un-welcome change.
What is the Minister thinking?
And for Pip Spence.
No GA or airline experience either:
For more information on Pip’s pathway to #casa see:
https://www.fullyloaded.com.au/industry-news/1911/spence-hands-federal-transport-department-reins-to-atkinson
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