Our Team

Management and Administration
Andrew Shelley, PhD Chief Executive mobile: 021 549 045 email: andrew@asms.co.nz LinkedIn: andrewshelley Andrew is one of the Directors of Aviation Safety Management Systems Ltd. He has advised on strategic, economic and regulatory issues in a wide range of industries. Andrew is an active researcher and writer on issues related to drones. You can read some of his work here: A Counter-Drone Strategy for New Zealand Registration is not the answer to rogue drones Study Quantifies Benefits from Beyond-Line-of-Sight use of UAVs (authored with Heather) Andrew's research pages on Academia and SSRN.	Chris Jackson Flight Standards Manager email: chris@asms.co.nz LinkedIn: chris-jackson-83977226/ Chris is a highly experienced UAS pilot, test pilot, trainer, examiner, and engineer. He is an expert pilot on fixed wing, multi-rotor, and single-rotor helicopter platforms. As Flight Standards Manager, Chris is responsibile for setting and maintaining the standards for flight training and testing for ASMS’ UAS training activities. He has oversight of our basic flight training, initial issue flight test, Part 102 Operational Competency Assessment, and Night Rating assessment. Chris also holds CAA "approved person" status for inspecting and approving the construction of UAS with a gross mass of more than 15kg. For more information visit the Jackson UAS website.
Rochelle Nicholas Operations Manager mobile:  027 277 4108 email: rochelle@asms.co.nz Rochelle manages the operations of our training school.	Vicky Baucke Office Administrator email:   admin@asms.co.nz
UAV Agricultural Training
John Funnell Agricultural Instructor The holder of an E category flight instructor rating, John delivers our UAV Agricultural Rating course for rotary wing (including multi-rotor) operators. John has a lifetime of aviation experience as a helicopter pilot in commercial, agricultural, and search-and-rescue operations. Read John's book “Rescue Pilot”: http://penguin.co.nz/books/rescue-pilot-9781775538493.	David Latham Agricultural Instructor David is ASMS’ agricultural representative in the Deep South. He has over 25 years’ experience in the industry with over 8,000 hours flying agricultural operations and extensive experience in aerial firefighting. When he’s not flying, David is an expert horseman and a Director of Flying Horse Ltd.
UAV Examiners and Instructors
Chris Robertson UAV Consultant Chris has a wealth of experience in small and large UAV operations, including as Flight Test Engineer for Pyka. As a UAS Consultant, Chris is responsible for developing the capability of customers to utilise UAS in their operations, including by way of delivering training and conducting assessment, developing procedures, assisting with Part 102 certification, and providing technical advice. He is also be available as a contract pilot or team member for customers.	Paul Bealing UAV Flight Examiner Paul is UAS Operations Manager and a Geospatial Science Technician with the Department of Geography, University of Canterbury. He has extensive experience in using UAVs and USVs to support research activities, including in extreme environments.
Jack Woon UAV Flight Examiner Jack is our resident Kiwi-Malaysian award winning film maker, director, and producer. You can find Jack on the Unko Films website and Instagram.	Yongxi He UAV Flight Examiner Yongxi is an expert drone racer and a professional airline pilot. In his spare time Yongxi likes to eat hashbrowns.