QUEENSLAND BRANCH

The Brisbane Branch was founded in 1992 and is growing steadily as Brisbane becomes the centre for aviation and aerospace research within Australia.The Branch has strong ties with local groups for Engineers Australia, IMechE and the Australian Youth Aerospace Association (AYAA) with joint events being held on a regular basis. The Branch has many active members from a range of industry and research backgrounds as well as a long history with the RAAF Base Amberley. The branch changed its name to the Queensland Branch in 2013 to better reflect the identity of its members from all across the state.

The branch commitee meets monthly to plan events and activities for the members in the Brisbane area. New volunteers for the committee are always welcome and interested persons should contact the Branch Chair.

Branch Rules

Please find a copy of the Queensland Branch Rules here.

Contact Details

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RAeS Queensland Branch

c/- The Secretary

PO Box 212

Mt Ommaney, QLD, 4074

Email

Please send all Branch correspondence to our email

Past Chairpersons

  • June 2020 - June 2024: Mal Benfer
  • March 2019 - June 2020: Michael Hansen
  • February 2016 - March 2019: Horace Leung
  • August 2013 - February 2016: Col. Robert Crowe
  • June 2012 - July 2013: John McCormick
  • June 2010 - May 2012: Glenn Luke
  • March 2008 - May 2010: Brad Wheatley
  • November 2002 - February 2008: Cam Macphee
  • January 1992 - November 2002: Bill Anderson

Committee Meetings

Engineers Australia, Level 9, 340 Adelaide Street Brisbane

Second Tuesday of the Month 6:00pm start. For further information contact the Branch Secretary

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MEET the QUEENSLAND BRANCH COMMITTEE 

May 2025 - May 2026

 

Michael Hansen MRAeS - Branch Chair

Aeronautical Engineer, Pilot and enthusiastic promoter and supporter of all aerospace disciplines. Aviation is a team sport - it takes a team to make an aircraft fly.

 

Riley Purcell ARAeS - Deptuy Chair + Councillor

 

Sam McKendrick - MRAeS - Secretary

I'm driven to increase participation within aerospace by newer generations coming into the workforce, as I see it as a diverse career with many different facets that can take you wherever you want to go.

 

Alexander Bowen-Rotsaert - MRAeS - Treasurer

 

Horace Leung - MRAeS - Public Officer

I have a passion to be involved and contribute to what was seen as impossible to become possible, and Aerospace industry is where I see it happening all the time since I was young.

 

Ramia Jazdan - ARAeS - Youth Ambassador

Hi all! My name is Ramia, and I’m the current Youth Ambassador. I completed my studies at Griffith University last year and am currently working as a Graduate Engineer. I love all things aviation, especially when it comes to doing loops in a glider.

 

Millie Williams - Student Affiliate - Student Representative - Griffith University

As a current aviation and engineering student, I love both the theoretical and practical aspects of flying. Through my work connecting to industry, I strive to encourage and support anyone who is looking to find their path into the world of aviation.

 

Tekkiya Larkins - Student Affiliate - Student Representative - QUT

I’ve always been drawn to the aerospace industry because it brings together everything I care about, problem solving, sustainability, and exploration. Through my work in student teams, analog missions, and engineering projects, I’ve found a real sense of purpose. I’m still learning every day, but I know this is the field I want to grow in and contribute to.

 

Mal Benfer - FRAeS - General Committee

An Aerospace Engineering Leader, drone flyer and cyclist.

 

Jason Hazell - MRAeS - General Committee

Concorde was the driver behind my dream to becoming an Engineer. So much passion all wrapped up in an amazing aircraft. After 40 years in the industry, I still have the passion to be the best I can be!

 

Kyle Newton - Affiliate - General Committee

From a childhood dream to a lifelong pursuit, aviation has profoundly shaped my life, igniting a purpose and devotion that drives me.