James Barkell

James Barkell is an experienced aviation professional currently serving as an A380 Second Officer at Qantas since October 2017. Prior to this role, James held the position of First Officer at Tigerair Australia from January 2014 to October 2017 and at Skippers Aviation from May 2011 to November 2013. James possesses a Master of Commerce in Finance and Economics obtained from the University of Sydney in 2016, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering earned from the same institution in 2007. James's foundational education was completed at Sydney Grammar School, where studies took place from 1992 to 2001.