kevin king

maritime and helicopter operations manager

About

Over 20 years as an Executive branch Naval Officer, specialist in ship and helicopter navigation with combat experience. Advanced Aviation Tactical Instructor, Staff executive experience. Commercial experience in the same fields. Also qualified as a Merchant Naval Deck Officer. Ran my own small motorcycle tour business for 4 years and still continuing to learn every day! Most recently employed as a Naval officer managing Project Operations at the Australian Fleet Air Arm HQ, HMAS Albatross and also as the Operations Officer 723 SQN, planning and managing the Operations of 16 aircraft and 250 personnel. Recently the Deputy Flying Control Officer aboard HMAS Canberra and Transition Officer at the Helicopter Air Training System, HMAS Albatross Previously the vessel Operations Manager for the ADV Ocean Shield, the Navy's Disaster Relief specialist vessel. Specialties: Nautical and helicopter navigation, helicopter operations and training in the Defence industry. Merchant and Naval Operations and Management. Tall ship Navigator

Country

australia

City

bomaderry

Industry

military

Skill

navy, defence, maritime, military operations, helicopters, navigation, mod, military, operational planning, command, helicopter operations, aviation, military experience, security clearance, ministry of defence, defense, emergency management, weapons, maritime security, maritime operations, training, safety management systems, nato, team leadership, logistics, aircraft, risk assessment, tactics, security management, operations management, leadership, counterterrorism, crisis management

Experience

maritime and helicopter operations manager

sabbatical career break

2019-12 - Present · 6 yrs 10 mos

ops assistant and transition officer

royal australian navy

2016-11 - 2017-12 · 1 yr 2 mos

Helicopter Air Training System Implementation and liaison with Contractors and Defence

flyco

deputy flying control officer hmas canberra royal australian navy

2015-11 - 2016-9 · 11 mos

The control and management of flying operations aboard the Flagship of the Royal Australian Navy Fleet

maritime and helicopter operations manager

volunteer

jubilee sailing trust

2002-1 - 2016-1 · 14 yrs 1 mo

master coxswain

marine rescue new south wales

2009-11 - 2014-10 · 5 yrs

owner

awesome trike tours

2009-7 - 2013-1 · 3 yrs 7 mos

The Billy Connolly of the South Coast of NSW! Operating a three wheel trike as a business, offering rides around the awesome scenery of southern NSW

navigator

royal fleet auxiliary

2002-1 - 2008-1 · 6 yrs 1 mo

The logistics support arm of the UK Royal Navy, operating a range of vessels including helicopter support, Ro-ro, tankers, supply and ammunitioning.

steeplejack

western steeplejacks

2000-1 - 2001-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

A sea change to get fit, working at heights on chimneys, churches, tall buildings and other generally difficult to get at places

training management consultant crew services limited

crew services

1999-1 - 1999-1 · 1 mo

Training Needs Analysis, reporting and presenting to MoD Senior Staff on Security Training for the MoD Guard Service

training design engineer

westland helicopters

1996-4 - 1998-6 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Responsibilities Production of EH101 Merlin Rear crew CBT lesson package

lieutenant commander

royal navy

1978-1 - 1996-1 · 18 yrs 1 mo

Seaman Officer and Naval Aviation Observer (Tactical Officer), Staff trained. Combat experience in various theatres of operation

fleet air arm and maritime trade operations officer

royal australian navy

2011-4 - 2019-11 · 8 yrs 8 mos

Recently left full time Navy employ to return to Reserve, having held positions including Deputy LCDR Flying, HMAS Canberra, Staff officer Helicopter Air Training System, Executive Office Manager for the Head of the Fleet Air Arm, Australia. Recently Vessel Manager for ADV Ocean Shield, Project Manager Operations for the Fleet Air Arm and Operations Officer for 723 Naval Air Squadron with a staff of 250, 11 Squirrel and 3 Bell 429 helicopters. MTO officers are responsible for the interface between the Royal Australian Navy and the merchant fleet, particularly in the area of joint operations and exercises and in the Protection of Maritime Trade.