New leader for CTC Aviation meets staff and cadets

Media Release
For Immediate Release
2 December 2013

New leader for Hamilton-based CTC Aviation meets staff and cadets

Hamilton Airport-based airline pilot training provider, CTC Aviation Training (NZ) Limited, announced on 28 November that Air Vice-Marshal Peter Stockwell has been appointed as its new Managing Director.

Mr Stockwell met staff and cadets at the flight training organisation for the first time on Friday, 29 November.

Currently Chief of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF), Peter will join CTC Aviation as Managing Director in mid-February upon his retirement from a distinguished 40-year military career.

“I am very excited to be joining CTC Aviation, a dynamic company that is renowned for setting high standards and producing very professional pilots. I’m also looking forward to applying my aviation knowledge and experience as CTC looks to further capitalise upon the global growth in the aviation sector,” said Mr Stockwell of his appointment.

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Peter Stockwell - Background

During his RNZAF career, Peter Stockwell has experienced all aspects of senior operational and training leadership in both New Zealand and overseas. Of particular relevance to his new role with CTC Aviation, Peter has served in a number of flight training roles and been the Director of Air Force Training.

Mr Stockwell also currently sits on the New Zealand Aviation Industry Association (AIA) Board which is constituted by the leaders of the major New Zealand aviation organisations.

RNZAF Bio: http://www.airforce.mil.nz/about-us/who-we-are/key-personnel/caf.htm

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