NSAC Staff
The club is staffed by a professional, vibrant team who are passionate about you goals. The instructing team is made up of various graded instructors, from C to A, including flight examiners. So you can guarantee a high level of expertise.
North Shore Aero Club is governed by an executive committee. Our current President is David Saunders supported by our Vice President Brent Hempel, Treasurer Andrew Crowhurst, Secretary Candice Gillett, Club Captain Christoph Berthoud and Committee Members Roy Crane, Douglas Kruger, Lloyd Morris, Patrick Sheehan, and David Wilkinson
Management
John Punshon
General Manager
John Punshon
John is the General Manager of NSAC. He manages the club, airport and flying activities and is the CEO of our Part 141 certificated operations. In his own right, he is also an A-Cat Instructor and Flight Examiner.
Daryl Gillett
Chief Flying Instructor
Daryl Gillett
Daryl is an A-Cat Flight Instructor and Flight Examiner. He has been with the club since 2005 and the CFI since 2008. Currently the chairman of the Flying NZ Instructor Council, Daryl is highly enthusiastic about delivering the highest quality flight training possible to our students and members whilst maintaining a safe and enjoyable learning environment. He is always approachable to discuss any aspects of your flight training here at NSAC.
Full Time Instructors
Paul Ryan
B-Cat, Deputy CFI, Student Liaison Officer
Tim Dunn
Paul completed his initial training at Ardmore before moving to North Shore in 2015 to do his C-Cat training. Paul earned his B-Cat in early 2018 and is currently the Deputy CFI.
Jamie Davis
B-Cat
Jamie Davis
Jamie started his aviation journey as Walshy and completed his commercial training with Massey University. He joined the NSAC team in August 2018.
Rob Graham
B-Cat
Rob Graham
Rob has joined the team of Instructors here at NSAC after completing his C-Cat Instructor Course in August 2018. Rob completed all of his initial training in Dunedin and has flight experience from the bottom of the South Island to now the North Shore. Prior to instructing, he took the opportunity to travel overseas and get in an OE prior to working towards further aviation goals. Rob is keen to work with students of all levels assisting them through their training in any way he can! Outside of flying, you can expect him to be following all sports and having a laugh with the team.
Matt Walls
C-Cat
Matt Walls
Born in the Hawkes Bay, raised in Auckland, trained in Manawatu, Matt has been with NSAC since 2016. In his spare time he enjoys bass guitar and saxophone solos.
Brendon Frame
C-Cat
Brendon Frame
Brendon has been involved with the club since 2014. He took on the role as a C-Cat flight instructor in February 2018.
Hamish McGill
C-Cat
Hamish McGill
Hamish is a North Shore pilot through and through. He was the first to start our Diploma and has worked his way up the ranks into a C-Cat position.
Pierce Hargreaves
C-Cat
Pierce Hargreaves
Having been a member at the club since 2007 and completing most of his flying at North Shore, Pierce is now thoroughly enjoying his role as a C-Cat with the flight school and Club.
Stephen Raynes
C- Cat
Stephen Raynes
Stephen joined the team after previously working in Kaikoura, doing a mixture of whale watching flights and flight training.
Part time Instructors
Dawson Boles
B-Cat
Dawson Boles
Dawson is a part time B-Cat instructor. With a wealth of experience under his belt, Dawson has a lot to offer those with an appetite to learn.
Chantel Strooh
B-Cat
Chantel Strooh
Chantel used to be a full-time instructor but has reduced her hours due to a young family. She's certified to teach BMF and Aerobatics.
Ming Zhang
C-Cat
Ming Zhang
Ming is a C-Cat flight instructor. He is rated across our Robin Fleet as well as in C172's and the Piper Warrior.
