Simon Ansell

Simon Ansell is a seasoned aviation professional currently serving as Line Maintenance Manager at Jetstar Airways since July 2023. Prior experience includes a notable tenure at Qantas from October 2015 to July 2023, where Simon contributed as Safety and Training Manager for the Americas Line Maintenance, Regional Operations Manager for the Americas, Principal Investigator, and Senior Investigator, focusing on safety performance, training compliance, and operational resilience. Earlier roles at Airservices Australia included Senior Safety Specialist - Risk and various positions leading safety investigations and risk management initiatives. Simon's career commenced at Kmart Australia Limited as a Department Manager. Simon holds a Bachelor of Aviation from Western Sydney University, specializing in Human Factors and Aviation Management.