About Us
About Poolhurst Aviation
Poolhurst Aviation is a privately owned and operated company based at Archerfield Airport located on Brisbane’s south side. By basing ourselves at Archerfield Airport, we can avoid the delays associated with operating out of Brisbane’s main domestic airport. While we are based at Archerfield we operate all over Australia and can relocate our aircraft as needed to meet customer needs.
We are the holders of Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Air Operators certificate No. CASA.TAAOC.0578-6 which authorises us to conduct Air Charter Operations within Australia.
When you call us you are dealing directly with the charter operator.
To discuss our services or get a quote please call us on +61 409 756 415.
Our Flight Crew
Neil Waterman
Chief Pilot
With Poolhurst Aviation, your safety and comfort is our number one priority. Our experienced flight crew is managed by our Chief Pilot, Neil Waterman, who has over two decades of flying experience, more than half of which has been on the Pilatus PC-12 (predecessor to the PC-24) and Pilatus PC-24.
Neil has flown the PC-24 to many destinations. As part of the initial delivery flight, he flew the PC-24 from Switzerland to Adelaide via a number of different international airports.
Neil is also a CASA approved Check and Training Pilot and holds Grade 1 Flight Instructor Rating having previously been a Senior Grade 1 Flight Instructor for a Registered Training Provider.
Shane Wise
Line Pilot
Joining Chief Pilot Neil Waterman is Shane Wise, a skilled pilot with 20 year experience.
Shane joins the Poolhurst team following a 12 year career with the Royal Flying Doctor Service, serving at their remote bases in Charleville, Rockhampton and Alice Springs. Shane has flown the PC-24 and PC-12 to metro, regional and remote airfields around Australia, landing at both sealed and unsealed strips.
Shane flew survey and freight missions before the RFDS, in a diverse aviation career that has afforded Shane a wealth of flying experience and ensures the highest standards of safety, comfort and service for you.
Our Aircraft
Poolhurst Aviation operates one of the most popular jet powered business aircraft in the world today. Our latest August built 2020 Pilatus PC-24 utilises the latest in technology and is maintained to the highest standards by a Pilatus Australia recommended and CASA endorsed maintenance organisation.
Airports
With us you can travel to any major airport in Australia without the inconvenience of waiting for airline schedules. We are able to take you to destinations not serviced by regular airlines, allowing you access to small regional airports and private property airstrips.