Luke Bhatia Gcgi McMi

Luke Bhatia GCGI MCMI is an experienced Air Traffic Controller currently working at Airways New Zealand since April 2014, focusing on the Ohakea Sector. Prior to this role, Luke served in various capacities within the Royal Air Force from October 1996 to February 2014, including Deputy Team Leader and Officer Commanding 2 Squadron, where responsibilities included managing 60 staff and overseeing assurance and safety management activities. Additional roles encompassed positions as Air Traffic Control Officer at RAF Akrotiri, ATM Safety Manager, and roles at Swanwick/London Military and RAF Brize Norton, where responsibilities spanned from local examining officer to flight commander. Luke also contributed to the Military Aviation Authority as an ATM Assurance auditor and instructor. Academic background includes education from Hull College of Further Education, The Open University, and Withernsea High School.