Chris Priest

Chris Priest has extensive experience in the aviation industry, currently serving as the Manager of Engineering Services at Jetstar Airways since February 2013, where responsibilities include managing the A320/A321 Maintenance Program and developing the B787 Maintenance Program. Prior to this role, Chris held various positions at Qantas from December 2001 to February 2013, including Subject Matter Expert and Senior Engineer, where contributions focused on maintenance task management and cabin systems design for multiple aircraft models. Chris began a career at Ansett from 1994 to 2001, leading a team responsible for B737 configuration and ensuring airworthiness compliance. Chris holds an MBA from La Trobe University and a Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering from RMIT University.