Mark Wheeler new chief of Aviation Security Service

Mark Wheeler new chief of Aviation Security Service

Mark Wheeler ONZM, has been appointed as the new General Manager of New Zealand’s Aviation Security Service.

Civil Aviation Authority Chairman Nigel Gould said: 'It is with real pleasure that I can announce this appointment. During an exhaustive selection process Mark demonstrated that he will bring with him considerable knowledge of security issues and a very strong leadership capability. The Board is confident that Mark will make a positive contribution to the Service’s already strong performance. '

Mark is currently a senior officer in the New Zealand Army. He enlisted into the Royal New Zealand Armoured Corps as a trooper in June 1975, rising through the ranks to become Land Component Commander in the NZ Joint Forces HQ. During his career he has held a number of senior roles including deployment to: East Timor, Iran, Malaysia and the United States, where he was New Zealand’s Senior National Representative at United States Central Command in Tampa, Florida.

Mark holds master’s degrees in both philosophy from Massey University, and arts (strategic studies) from Deakin University, Melbourne.

The Aviation Security Service screens more than 10 million passengers annually at the six largest airports across the country. A team of 814 people work within the Aviation Security Service and provide airport security and screening services on a 24/7 basis, 365 days a year.

Mark Wheeler starts his role on October 1 and will be based in Wellington.

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