Peter Thomson

Peter Thomson is a seasoned aviation professional with extensive experience in aircraft maintenance and engineering. Currently serving as a Maintenance Watch Engineer at Virgin Australia since April 2011, Peter oversees the engineering and maintenance operations for a diverse fleet, including Boeing 737NG and Airbus A330 aircraft. Previous roles include Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer positions at Mr PT6 and Premiair Aviation, where Peter specialized in Pratt and Whitney PT6 fuel nozzle maintenance and provided licence coverage for PC12 aircraft and PT6A engines. As Chief Engineer for CareFlight Group Queensland, Peter managed maintenance operations for medivac Learjets. Additional experience involves line maintenance roles at Air Vanuatu and Qantas, along with an apprenticeship at Flight West Airlines. Peter’s educational background includes attendance at Runcorn State High School from 1989 to 1994.