Managing Director and Lead Consultant
Mike Haines is the lead consultant and Managing Director with over 30 years aviation experience covering regulatory, safety management systems, operational and technical management. Mike has worked for Christchurch International Airport, the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and Airways New Zealand in both technical specialist and senior management positions.
Mike has a range of specialist knowledge covering aerodromes, airspace, air traffic management, CNS, aviation regulations and operational strategic implementation. Mike held a range of delegations from the Director of Civil Aviation as Manager Aeronautical Services.
Mike holds a Bachelor of Aviation and a Master of Aviation. He currently works extensively in New Zealand, the Pacific with the Pacific Aviation Safety Office (PASO), the World Bank, the Asian Development bank, and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
A broad background in airspace regulation, safety management, risk assessment, stakeholder management and aerodrome operations. Mike has worked across New Zealand, the Pacific, Australia, Africa in Angola and Ethiopia, and the Caribbean in Saint Lucia.
Associate Consultants
Air Traffic Management
Communications, Navigation, Surveillance
Airfield and Heliport Inspections
Instrument Flight Procedure Design
Airspace Design
Safety Management Systems
Security Management Systems
Aerodrome Operational Management and Planning
Aeronautical Studies and Safety Case development
Aerodrome and Heliport design
- Aerodrome Obstacle Surveys – Obstacle Limitation Surface, Visual Segment Surface (VSS), Type A (Aircraft Performance)
Wildlife Hazard Management Plans and Advice
Memberships
Featured articles and video links
CANSO – Article on remotely piloted aircraft safety in controlled airspace