Hadley C.

Hadley C. has extensive experience in air traffic control, currently serving as an Air Traffic Controller and Shift Manager at Sydney International Airport with Airservices Australia since October 2017. Prior to this role, Hadley worked with Airways New Zealand from February 2010 to October 2017, where responsibilities included Chief Air Traffic Controller at both Dunedin and Gisborne Towers, as well as Aerodrome and Approach Controller at Dunedin Tower. Earlier in the career, Hadley gained experience as an Air Traffic Controller at RNZAF Base Ohakea. Additionally, Hadley has a strong background in research, having held postdoctoral research fellow positions at both the University of Canterbury and National Chiao Tung University, focusing on high-speed gas simulation techniques. The educational background includes a PhD and B.E.(Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Canterbury, alongside a Diploma in Air Traffic Services from Airways Training College. Prior military experience includes serving as a Pilot UT and Engineering Officer in the Royal New Zealand Air Force from 1999 to 2004.