Peter Vincent – always passionate about aircraft – formed Vincent Aviation in New Zealand and began operations in 1992.

 

Palm tree paradise: Vincent Aviation’s hangar at its Darwin base.

 

From these small beginnings, Vincent Aviation has become well established in the aviation industry with bases in Wellington, New Zealand and Darwin, Australia.

Peter Vincent has a background in both airline management and flying, which he admits is not the norm. “They say pilots make very bad managers of airlines and I think, in general, that is the case, but by the same token, I am also committed to running a successful and high quality business.” In Vincent Aviation’s case, it is Peter’s ability to understand both the business side and the operational side of the Company that underpins its success.

When selecting staff, finding people with the ability to see more than just the task at hand is very important to Peter. “We are not just looking for well qualified and experienced pilots. We are looking for people who can work as part of our team, and help us work with our customers to make the job go smoothly.”