VIPA is run by an elected Committee of Management, who stand for election every two years. The CoM meets each month to attend to major decisions, to discuss current issues and ensure the smooth running of the organisation.
The Executive and the General Manager oversee the day-to-day operations. The Executive consists of the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. These members are also responsible for ensuring the organisation operates within the regulations set out in the current industrial relations legislation.
The VIPA Executive
Captain John Lyons – President
Former Virgin Australia Captain – B737 MEL
email:
john.lyons@vipa.asn.au
Over a long and varied flying career, John has flown a variety of aircraft in several countries around the world. John was actively involved in the British Air Line Pilots Association with his time in the UK and is one of the founding members of VIPA.
Captain Cameron MacDonald – Vice President
Virgin Australia Captain – B737 MEL
email: cameron.macdonald@vipa.asn.au
Cameron has recently stepped into the role of Vice-President, formerly being an active Committee member and is currently a Captain on B737.
Captain Shane Murdock – Treasurer
Virgin Australia Captain – B737 MEL
email: shane.murdock@vipa.asn.au
Shane has been an active and dedicated team member of the VIPA Safety team and extends his expertise in the role of Treasurer.
Captain Mat Purton – Secretary
Virgin Australia Long Haul Captain – B777 MEL
email: mathew.purton@vipa.asn.au
Mat has been a valued VIPA member since inception and is currently a Captain on B777.
The VIPA Committee of Management
Captain Sandy Antal
Tigerair Captain – A320 BNE
As a Committee member, Sandy is responsible for attending meetings, participating and voicing ideas, upholding our values and objectives, and acting in the best interests of VIPA.
Sandy’s key areas are Tigerair and EBA negotiations.
Captain Adrian Moore
Virgin Australia Captain – B737 MEL
As a Committee member, Adrian is responsible for attending meetings, participating and voicing ideas, upholding our values and objectives, and acting in the best interests of VIPA.
Adrian’s key area is VA Narrow Body.
Captain Warren Brewster
Tigerair Captain – A320 MEL
As a Committee member, Warren is responsible for attending meetings, participating and voicing ideas, upholding our values and objectives, and acting in the best interests of VIPA.
Warren’s key areas are Tigerair.
First Officer Matthew Bester
Virgin Australia First Officer – B737 MEL
As a Committee member, Matthew is responsible for attending meetings, participating and voicing ideas, upholding our values and objectives, and acting in the best interests of VIPA.
Matthew’s key areas are VA Narrow Body and EBA negotiations.
First Officer Eivind Eikli
Virgin Australia First Officer – A330 SYD
As a Committee member, Eivind is responsible for attending meetings, participating and voicing ideas, upholding our values and objectives, and acting in the best interests of VIPA.
Eivind’s key areas are VA Wide Body, EBA negotiations and Flight Safety.
