Overview
The Brisbane Branch was founded in 1992 and is growing steadily as Brisbane becomes the epicentre for aviation and aerospace research within Australia.
The Branch has strong ties with local groups for Engineers Australia, IMechE and the Australian Students Space Association (ASSA) with joint events being held on a regular basis.
The Branch has many active members from a range of industry and research backgrounds as well as a long history with the RAAF Base Amberley.
Program Highlights
The Brisbane Branch hosts events each month for the enjoyment and professional development of its members.
The branch has been hosted some fantastic events in the past, including:
Guest lectures from:
- Russel Szczepanik SR-71 Pilot
- Dr John Cashen Chief Engineer, B2 Stealth Bomber
- Juan de Delmau Director, International Space University
- Colin Stuart Vice President of Marketing, Airbus
- Dr Andy Thomas NASA Astronaut
On site tours of:
- Australian Aerospace Tiger Helicopter Production Line
- Virgin Blue Simulator
- Boeing Australia Systems Analysis Laboratory
- Brisbane Airport Control Tower
Committee
The branch commitee meets monthly to plan events and activities for the members in the Brisbane area. New volunteers for the committee are always welcome and interested persons should contact the Branch Chairman.
The commitee for 2008 is:
| Branch Chairman | Brad Wheatley | brad.wheatley@boeing.com |
| Secretary | Ian "Frosty" Williams | frostywilliams@optusnet.com.au |
| Past Chairman | Cam Macphee | cam.macphee@bne.com.au |
| Treasurer | Shane Degen | shanedegen@hotmail.com |
| Australian Aerospace Rep | Glenn Luke | glenn.luke@ausaero.com.au |
| RAAF Rep | SDNLDR Mitch Roggenkamp | mitchell.roggenkamp@defence.gov.au |
Membership Officer & UQ Post-Grad Rep | Andrew Dann | a.dann@uq.edu.au |
| Newsletter Editor | Horace Leung | hw.leung@student.qut.edu.au |
| QUT Student Rep | Brenden Chen | tb.chen@student.qut.edu.au |
| UQ Student Rep | Anthony Yuen | ayuen288@gmail.com |
