Gytis has extensive experience within the aviation industry covering various positions across both airlines and aviation services companies, specialising since 2006 in managerial positions (Lead auditor ISAGO, IATA DAQCP, Nominated Post Holder Ground Operations, COO and CEO and Accountable manager).
He is a management professional with hands-on experience developing and executing business strategies and transformational change.
Educational background held in aviation mechanics.
Marijus Milasius is a highly experienced aviation professional with a proven track record in leadership roles across airlines, crew training centers, and maintenance organizations. Currently serves as Chief Operating Officer, having previously held the role of Deputy Managing Director. With a career spanning over 15 years, Marijus has developed deep expertise in EASA, ICAO, IATA, and CASA regulations, with a focus on safety management, quality and compliance, operations, and aircraft maintenance.
Marijus holds a Master’s Degree in Production Management and a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing Management. His professional training covers safety management systems, EASA regulations, IOSA auditing, fuel efficiency, and systems such as AMOS, MS Project, and Quantum. His diverse skill set, global experience, and dedication to excellence define him as a strong leader in the aviation industry.
Jaydip is a seasoned finance executive with extensive experience in regional airlines. Prior to joining Skytrans, Jaydip worked with an international regional airline operator as well as large organisations in diverse sectors, both in Australia and abroad.
Having worked in senior management positions, he has proven to be a high-level strategist, capable of developing and implementing innovative solutions. He holds a Master Degree in Commerce and is a member of CPA Australia as well as The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
With over two decades of experience in the aviation industry, Richard brings deep industry insight, strategic vision, and a customer solution focus to his role as Chief Commercial Officer. With an Aviation degree from Swinburne University and starting out in aviation as a commercial pilot his experience spans across a broad spectrum of aviation operations and commercial leadership.
He has held senior commercial roles with prominent Australian regional airlines including National Jet, Skywest, and Virgin Australia Regional Airlines. He has been instrumental in providing tailored FIFO (fly-in, fly-out) charter solutions for the mining sector, as well as delivering bespoke charter services for government agencies, tourism operators, and clients in the sporting and entertainment industries.
As Head of Corporate Sales at Virgin Australia, where he led international account strategies and customer engagement initiatives, delivering high-impact solutions that drove customer value and loyalty. His experience and leadership in leading teams through complex transformations and successfully managing customer acquisitions and high-value partnerships ensures that the vast breath of Skytrans offerings are tailored to customers requirements.
Adrian has over 40 years’ experience in the aviation industry. Holding an Engineers License in numerous countries, he has worked in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Kuwait and the UAE.
Working in a mixture of regional airlines, Adrian has over 20 years’ experience on Regional Turbo-Props, Dash-8 and ATR’s.
Adrian has held Senior Management positions in Australia and Papua New Guinea, and, most recently as the Accountable Manager for the first PNG EASA Part 145 Approved Maintenance Organisation.
Brent Wise has over 20 years of international aviation experience. After completing a Bachelor of Science, Brent joined Qantas Airways in Sydney. Following, he moved into charter aviation, first as operations, then base manager, before taking on the role of CEO, then Regional Director Asia.
After 6 years holding both roles, he returned to Australia, taking on a Group Director role in Commercial before specialising in the Safety & Quality stream, an area of personal interest.
A certified lead auditor and safety management specialist, Brent is cognisant with Regular Public Transport and Resource Sector aviation requirements. He applies real life lessons learned which are coupled with his executive management experience and leadership skills.
Julie has over 25 years experience in human resources and industrial relations in the private and public sectors. Julie has a passion for leadership and developing an organisational culture that recognises the value of people.
Her experience in hospitality, consulting and health has provided a broad range of capabilities in employee engagement, change management, mediation and industrial relations.
Julie focusses on positioning the people and culture team as trusted advisors within the business and works closely with the leadership team to recognise Skytrans as an employer of choice.
