Adam Bates

Adam Bates serves as the Pilot Base Manager at Virgin Australia, overseeing the Sydney pilot base since April 2024, where responsibilities include efficient scheduling, resource allocation, and compliance with aviation regulations. Adam has extensive experience as an airline pilot, having worked as a First Officer for various aircraft including the Boeing 737 and Embraer series. Prior to the current role at Virgin Australia, Adam was an Enterprise Account Executive at Trendspek, focusing on infrastructure and energy sectors, and co-founded Hoverscape, specializing in aerial photography and asset inspection. Adam's educational background includes an Aviation degree from Edith Cowan University and studies in Advanced Mathematics and Physics at the College of Aeronautical Science.