Who We Are
Senior Management
ROBIN FURBER
Executive Director and Chief Engineering Officer
Robin is a highly experienced professional with over 39 years of extensive experience in engineering and airline operations.
Robin started his career as an aircraft engineering apprentice and moved through the engineering positions within British Airways in the UK over the course of 18 years.
In 2006 Robin returned to Australia and moved his career into Aviation Engineering Management. He worked for Tiger Airways for 12 years and held the position of Head of Engineering.
In 2020 he joined Cobham Aviation as its Engineering Director. When Cobham Aviation was sold, he became the Engineering Director of National Jet Express, one of the key component airlines of Cobham Aviation. In 2024 he was named the Interim Chief Operating Officer and the Accountable Manager while still retaining his position as Engineering Director.
Anjali Walia
Chief Corporate Services Officer and Company Secretary
Anjali is a seasoned people and culture leader with over 15 years of experience across the United Kingdom, India, and Australia, spanning industries such as retail, media, technology, and aviation.
She holds a Master’s degree with Distinction in Human Resources and Employee Relations (CIPD accredited) from Brunel University in London and an Honours Bachelor in Business Management. Before joining National Jet Express, Anjali led HR operations across Asia Pacific for a global technology company, was recognised as an HRD Rising Star, and contributed to award-winning HR teams in the region.
Anjali joined National Jet Express as Head of Human Resources in 2023. In 2025, she was appointed Chief Corporate Services Officer, with the responsibilities of Company Secretary added the same year.
Troy Inall
Deputy Chief Engineer
Troy is an experienced aviation engineering leader with over 20 years of experience across aircraft maintenance, engineering operations, safety, and regulatory compliance within CASA Part 145 environments.
Troy commenced his career as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer apprentice in Darwin before progressing through Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer and senior leadership roles across several Australian aviation organisations.
Troy joined Cobham Aviation in 2013 and held several operational and leadership positions supporting DHC-8 and CL604 operations across multiple locations throughout Australia before relocating to Adelade as NASE maintenance manager. As Engineering Manager, Troy is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of engineering operations, maintenance planning, safety and quality systems, and team leadership.
Troy is passionate about safety leadership, continuous improvement, and developing high-performing engineering teams within complex operational environments.
Kurtis Zuchkan
Head of Flying Operations
Kurtis Zuchkan is an experienced aviation leader and professional pilot with more than 25 years of operational, training and leadership experience across regional, charter and international airline operations.
Kurtis began his aviation career flying in the remote regions of Northern Saskatchewan, Canada, where operating in challenging weather, isolated environments and short gravel airstrips provided a strong foundation in decision-making, professionalism and operational discipline. He later established and successfully operated his own aerial application (crop dusting) business, developing not only extensive flying experience but also firsthand business leadership and commercial management expertise before transitioning to airline operations in Toronto.
Since then, Kurtis has held senior operational leadership positions across Australia and the Middle East, including Chief Pilot and Fixed Wing Training Manager for a large private airline supporting government and VIP operations in the United Arab Emirates. Prior to joining National Jet Express, he served as Head of Flying Operations and Alternate Chief Executive Officer at Maroomba Airlines, where he was responsible for the strategic leadership, operational oversight and regulatory compliance of the airline’s flight operations.
As Head of Flying Operations at National Jet Express, Kurtis is responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the company’s flight operations, supporting FIFO, charter and freight services throughout Australia. He is passionate about developing future aviation leaders, strengthening organisational culture and continuously improving operational performance through collaboration, innovation and disciplined risk management.
Despite his leadership responsibilities, Kurtis remains passionate about flying and believes maintaining an active connection to line operations provides valuable insight into the day-to-day challenges and opportunities faced by flight crews. His leadership philosophy centres on safety, professionalism, accountability and empowering people to achieve their full potential.
Anthony Ciobanu
National Operations Controller
Tony began his aviation career in 2008 with Dnata Airport Services, where he developed a strong foundation in airport and ground operations. Over the years, he progressed through a range of operational and leadership roles, gaining extensive experience across ramp operations, passenger services and aircraft turnaround coordination primary within the Private Aviation sector.
As the National Operations Controller, Tony is responsible for the strategic leadership and oversight of National Jet Express Airport Operations and Operations Control Centre (OCC) across the network. He leads the coordination of daily operations, airport operations and ground handling functions, with responsibility for operational performance, disruption management, resource planning, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement ensuring safe, efficient and compliant service delivery while supporting operational continuity across all ports.
Subash Senanayake
Head of Safety and Quality
Subash is an accomplished aviation professional with extensive experience spanning aircraft maintenance, safety, quality, and airworthiness across multiple international aviation environments.
He began his aviation career as an Aircraft Engineering Apprentice with SriLankan Airlines, later becoming an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer. Over the course of more than 15 years, he gained hands-on engineering experience both in Sri Lanka and Australia.
Expanding his career into safety and quality management, he served as the Safety Systems Manager at Air Niugini in Papua New Guinea. He then moved to Vietnam to lead the Quality Management System at Jetstar Pacific Airlines, further broadening his international experience.
He spent seven years at Tiger Airways Australia, holding key leadership roles including Quality Manager and Manager Airworthiness. In 2021, he joined Cobham Aviation as the Part 145 Safety and Quality Manager, contributing significantly to the airline’s regulatory compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
Prior to joining National Jet Express (NJE), he worked with Leonardo Australia, where he successfully led the Quality Management System to gain approvals from both CASA and EASA.
He is currently the Head of Safety and Quality (HSQ) at National Jet Express (NJE) where he continues to drive safety culture, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across the organisation
