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 Philip Bunder – Vice President
Virgin Australia Long Haul Captain – B777 MEL
email: phil.bunder@vipa.asn.au
Philip has been a valued VIPA member since inception and is currently a Captain on B777.
Captain Shane Murdock – Treasurer
Virgin Australia Captain – B737 SYD
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 Karl Davis
Virgin Australia Captain – B737 MEL
As a Committee member, Karl is responsible for attending meetings, participating and voicing ideas, upholding our values and objectives, and acting in the best interests of VIPA.
Karl’s key areas are VA Short Haul and EBA negotiations.
Captain Andrew Hunt
Virgin Australia Captain – B737 SYD
As a Committee member, Andrew is responsible for attending meetings, participating and voicing ideas, upholding our values and objectives, and acting in the best interests of VIPA.
Andrew’s key areas are VA Short Haul and EBA negotiations.
Captain Gavin Sheppard
Virgin Australia Captain – B737 MEL
As a Committee member, Gavin is responsible for attending meetings, participating and voicing ideas, upholding our values and objectives, and acting in the best interests of VIPA.
Gavin’s key area is VA Short Haul.
First Officer Eivind Eikli
Virgin Australia Long Haul First Officer – B777 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 Long Haul and Flight Safety.
Captain Tony Rose
Tigerair Captain – A320 SYD
As a Committee member, Tony is responsible for attending meetings, participating and voicing ideas, upholding our values and objectives, and acting in the best interests of VIPA.
Tony’s key area is Tigerair.
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 area is VA Short Haul.
Captain Alan White
Tigerair Captain – A320 SYD
As a Committee member, Alan is responsible for attending meetings, participating and voicing ideas, upholding our values and objectives, and acting in the best interests of VIPA.
Alan’s key area is Tigerair.
Captain Mike Smith
Virgin Australia Long Haul Captain – B777 SYD
As a Committee member, Mike is responsible for attending meetings, participating and voicing ideas, upholding our values and objectives, and acting in the best interests of VIPA.
Mike’s key area is VA Long Haul.
