Meet the Team

Andrew Mills
Chief Pilot & Advanced Flying Instructor

Andrew has more than 40 years of flying experience including gliders, multi-engine helicopters, widebody jets, and high-performance Pilatus military training aircraft with more than 2000 hours on the PC-9. 

While in the UK Army for 20 years Andrew commanded both a helicopter squadron and a fixed-wing training unit. While serving in the RAAF in WA and VIC, Andrew trained experienced military pilots to become flight instructors. His teaching expertise and his passion for formation flying provides Andrew the opportunity to share the Shark with you in the most dynamic way. 

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Contact: andrew@sharkaero.com.au 

Leanne Mills
Marketing, Communications & Events

Leanne has a private pilot's license and understands well the thrill of aviation. She brings more than 35 years of marketing and communications experience to Shark Aero Australia, and handles all PR, social media and events.

Contact: leanne@sharkaero.com.au  

David Bradshaw
Demo Pilot, South Australia

David started flying in 1987 as non-pilot aircrew on P-3 Orions in the RAAF, where he logged over 7000 hours on operations around the world, flying as a supervisor, trainer and mentor, and also holding a role as a specialist human factors instructor.

Since 1997 David has been flying as a civilian pilot. He's a glider tow pilot, flies fire survey, is a senior recreational instructor and level 2 gliding instructor. Also in the civilian space, David flies as a special mission aircrewman and instructor, with experience in both fixed wing and helicopters. 

David's passion for aviation and commitment to safety will ensure that you enjoy the best experience possible when you fly the Shark.

Andrew Carter
Demo Pilot, S.E. Queensland

Andrew has 30 years of fixed wing flying experience, as an instructor, charter pilot, night freight, flying in PNG, medevac ops, and has flown with four different airlines; national and international. He ran his own WW1 flying museum and has performed dozens of displays at air shows.

Andrew is an accomplished businessman having run three highly successful businesses and founded two Not-For-Profit organisations. He is currently building an aircraft at his home just north of Brisbane.

As a member of our valued demo team, Andrew will be flying Shark #080 into an airfield near you in the coming months. 

Julie Read
Sales Support & Administration

Julie is the Girl Friday everyone dreams of having in their team. Julie keeps communication channels open, so you always know what's happening with your Shark purchase.

Contact: info@sharkaero.com.au