James Kira

James Kira's work experience includes:

1. Head of Operations, CRP & Maintenance Controller at Airspeeder since April 2022. James is responsible for overseeing all remotely piloted aircraft flight operations and maintenance. James ensures compliance with civil aviation regulations and maintains records of qualifications.

2. Head of Operations at Alauda Aeronautics since April 2022. Reporting directly to the CEO, they are responsible for the governance and performance of all business operations. This includes engineering, production, flight operations, maintenance, procurement, safety, and future business. James also manages the budget and has leadership responsibility for engineering and operations teams.

3. Director Program Delivery - Defence & Security Australia at BMT from July 2021 to April 2022.

4. Associate Director at KPMG Australia from March 2021 to June 2021.

5. General Manager - Transport Program at Nova Systems from March 2016 to February 2021. James established and grew the transport business unit, conducted market analysis, and developed the company's unique value proposition. James also provided senior management consultancy services and spearheaded complex bids and negotiations.

6. Senior Consultant (Solar Energy) at Elementus Energy from April 2012 to October 2013. James was involved in the development and management of solar photovoltaic infrastructure projects.

7. Senior Associate & Senior Financial Analyst (Solar Energy) at Century Asset Management from January 2010 to February 2012. James conducted feasibility assessments and developed financial models for solar photovoltaic projects in Europe.

8. Management Consultant - Systems Engineering at SYPAQ Systems from August 2006 to February 2008. James was involved in weapon systems upgrades for frigates.

9. Management Consultant - Systems Engineer at Ball Aerospace from March 2004 to August 2006. James provided systems engineering and management consultancy services to clients in the defense and national security sectors.

10. Aerospace Engineering Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force from July 1999 to January 2004. James oversaw aircraft maintenance and managed military operations for various deployments.

James Kira's education history spans several decades and includes a diverse range of academic and professional achievements. James began their education in 1993 at UNSW Canberra, where they earned a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Aerospace between 1993 and 1995. Concurrently, they also obtained a Diploma in Government (Management) and an Advanced Diploma in Personnel & Operations Management from the Royal Australian Air Force, which they attended from 1993 to 2003.

In 1998 and 1999, James pursued further studies at UNSW Canberra, completing a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Aeronautical Engineering (Honours). James then sought an additional academic challenge and enrolled in the AGSM @ UNSW Business School, where they completed a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) between 2007 and 2008.

James'sthirst for knowledge led him to the London Business School, where they obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from 2008 to 2009.

Seeking to enhance their expertise in corporate governance, James attended the Australian Institute of Company Directors in 2017, completing the Company Directors Course.

In addition to their formal education, James has pursued several professional certifications. In 2021, they obtained certifications in "Architecture and Systems Engineering: Models and Methods to Manage Complex Systems," "Quantitative Methods in Systems Engineering," "Model-Based Systems Engineering: Documentation and Analysis," "Models in Engineering," and "Architecture of Complex Systems" from MIT xPRO. James also obtained the National Engineering Register certification from Engineers Australia in the same year.

Overall, James Kira's education history showcases a commitment to continuous learning and a diverse set of skills in engineering, business administration, personnel management, and corporate governance.