Declan Kiddle

Declan Kiddle is an experienced aviation professional currently serving as a Senior Crewing Officer and Relief Duty Supervisor at Jetstar Airways since October 2021, leading the crew control team within the Jetstar Operational Control Centre. Prior to this role, Declan worked as a Crew Controller at Virgin Australia Regional Airlines and as an Operations Controller, coordinating day-of-operations across key departments. Additional roles include serving as an Authorised Officer at the Department of Health & Human Services in Victoria and as Assistant Guest Contact Center Coordinator at Virgin Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic, where resource coordination and training management were key responsibilities. Declan's early experience includes guest services at Melbourne Airport and flight support with Swissport for clients such as Tigerair and Airnorth. Academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Aviation Management and International Business from Swinburne University of Technology and ATAR from Trinity College Perth.