Chris Snook Fraes

Chris Snook FRAeS is an accomplished aviation executive with extensive experience in leadership roles within major airlines. Currently serving as Chief Operations Officer and Chief Technical Officer at Virgin Australia since November 2021, Chris has a significant background, including roles as Executive Manager of Engineering at Qantas from December 2016 to November 2021 and Executive Manager of Group Engineering, Safety & Standards at Jetstar Airways from 2007 to April 2017. Earlier career highlights include positions as GM Commercial at Qantas from 2005 to 2007 and Chief Operating Officer at QantasLink from June 1996 to September 2005.