Our Team

Business Development Manager – Ben Morgan

For the past decade, Ben has been the Chief Executive of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of Australia (AOPA). In addition to this role Ben acted as an aviation consultant providing services to local, state and federal governments, industry regulators and departments, airport owners and operators, industry peak bodies and associations, aviation businesses, private aircraft owners and pilots alike. Ben joined the Skyfuel team in 2024, bringing with him extensive experience on airport leasing, right of access and airport safety.

 

Operations Manager – Andrew Salathe

With 24 years experience in the Oil industry and 18 Years within Aviation across Shell and Viva Energy, encompassing Audit and Compliance, Major projects and Maintenance rolls covering 55 Locations and 180 Vehicles. A driven professional with substantial expertise across the industry, with a focus on Safety, compliance and operational excellence. Andrew has been with the Skyfuel Team since 2023.

 

 

Driver Supervisor & Scheduler – Tony Gadd

 

 Tony’s journey with Skyfuel began in early 2006 as an Aircraft Refueller stationed at Bankstown Airport.

Over the years, he honed his expertise in aviation refuelling before transitioning to overseeing bulk fuel deliveries directly to our customers off-airfield. In 2020, Tony ascended to the role of Driver Supervisor & Scheduler, where he assumes responsibility for managing fleet maintenance, coordinating delivery schedules and driver workloads, and fostering seamless communication with our valued customers. Tony’s depth of experience and unwavering dedication have solidified his reputation as a cornerstone of knowledge within the Skyfuel community.

 

Maintenance Lead – Declan Lloyd

Declan possesses a unique blend of skills and experience, garnered from various roles within the aviation industry since 2017. His diverse background encompasses flight operations as a pilot, crewman, and ground support roles, including tanker driving and refuelling. Additionally, Declan’s mechanical aptitude and background bring a valuable perspective to his work. With his multifaceted expertise, Declan provides a comprehensive understanding of aviation operations, safety, and logistics.

 

Compliance Maintenance and Project Manager – James Edwards

James came from a 17 year background in Transport and Distribution before moving into the Aviation Sector. Has spent the last 12.5 years working for a Maintenance Contractor that carried out servicing for all the major Oil Companies of everything Aviation Refuelling. From Small Aerodromes to Major Airports and everything in between, he was responsible for Maintenance, Compliance and Project Upgrades / Installations at over 200 locations throughout all of Australia. Through this, has gained extensive knowledge and expertise with Fuel Installations and Refuelling Vehicles. An experienced professional with a heavy focus on safely delivering a high quality result every time. James began with Skyfuel in 2025.