Mr David Hanlon | Director
Complete Aviation Solutions

David started his career as an accountant having gained a Bachelor of Business and a CPA qualification. With this degree David worked up through the ranks of both large and smaller corporations to hold various roles as Financial Director and Company Secretary. David then moved into the aviation sector with the launch of Virgin Blue. At Virgin David held many roles including Corporate Affairs Manager, Head of Infrastructure, Commercial Manager before becoming Head of Ground Operations. David was chosen as a member of the V Australia start up team and was one the first senior managers employed by the airline. During his time at Virgin David was responsible for the acquisition of terminal infrastructure from both the receivers (of Ansett) and the airport authorities, project management of the construction of a Hangar and Training Facility at Brisbane Airport, lead the Productivity Commission submission for Virgin in 2007 and founded Virgin's lounge product and business model. Following on from Virgin David joined Strategic Airlines to manage their launch into the US market and other business ventures.