VIPA is run by an elected Committee of Management, who stand for election each year. 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 Mat Purton – Vice President
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.
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 now transitions into the role of Treasurer.
Captain Adrian Moore – Secretary
Virgin Australia Captain – B737 MEL
email: adrian.moore@vipa.asn.au
Adrian Moore is a VAI Boeing 737 Captain with over twenty years in the aviation industry. Prior to joining Virgin Blue as a First Officer in 2004 Adrian flew for Royal Brunei Airlines. He is passionate about our industry and a strong advocate for the retention, and improvement, of terms and conditions for pilots. Adrian is a long-standing and committed member of VIPA.
“Aviation is in my blood. I strongly advocate work/life balance.”
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 Mark Moore
Virgin Australia Captain – B737 MEL
As a Committee member, Mark is responsible for attending meetings, participating and voicing ideas, upholding our values and objectives, and acting in the best interests of VIPA.
Mark’s key areas are VA Narrow Body and EBA negotiations.
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.
Captain Cameron Macdonald
Virgin Australia Captain – B737 MEL
As a Committee member, Cameron is responsible for attending meetings, participating and voicing ideas, upholding our values and objectives, and acting in the best interests of VIPA.
Cameron’s key areas are VA Narrow Body and EBA negotiations.
First Officer Adam Fitch
Virgin Australia First Officer – B737 MEL
As a Committee member, Adam is responsible for attending meetings, participating and voicing ideas, upholding our values and objectives, and acting in the best interests of VIPA.
Adam’s key areas are VA Narrow Body and EBA negotiations.
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.
