Craig Martin: Founder and Director with NW Advisory Australia
With over 35 years of experience spanning international airline operations, executive leadership, regulatory oversight, and aviation safety, Craig Martin brings a rare depth of experience to NW Advisory. He has successfully led complex aviation tender processes, applying executive-level relationship skills to align stakeholder interests, build trusted partnerships, and delivered commercially sound outcomes.
Craig is known for his ability to navigate intricate regulatory landscapes and engage strategically with senior government, industry, and commercial leaders. He founded NW Advisory in partnership with leading aviation and transport law firm Norton White to meet a growing industry need, bridging the critical intersection between regulation, operations, and safety.
Under his leadership, NW Advisory has become a trusted advisor to commercial operators and government agencies facing complex organisational challenges.
An Aviation Leader with Proven Executive Experience
Craig’s leadership journey is grounded in senior executive roles across both industry and government. As a former Commonwealth Senior Executive Service (SES Band 2) officer, Craig provided high-level divisional oversight of national aviation safety and regulatory programs. His time at the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) included key roles such as:
✔ Regional Office Manager
✔ Certificate Management Team Leader
✔ Safety Assurance and Operational Oversight Lead
Craig’s expertise in cross-functional team leadership and operational safety decision-making has made him a trusted authority for aviation risk governance, policy interpretation, and stakeholder engagement across Australasia’s regulatory landscape.
A Flight Career Spanning Cockpits, Compliance and Executive Leadership
Before entering regulatory leadership, Craig built an exceptional flying career as a Senior International Airline Captain with Qantas International Airways, Emirates Airline, Garuda Indonesia and Virgin Australia International.
He holds an ATPL with multiple wide-body type ratings and over 14,500 hours of flight time and ATPL Aircraft Type Ratings, underscoring both his technical mastery and instructional capability:
✔ B777, B744, B747-2/3/SP, B767 (Flight Hours: 14,500)
✔ Checking and Training Qualifications CASA B777, B744, B747, B767 FER. DGCA B777 TRE/TRI.
✔ CASA Grade 1 Instructor
✔ Pilatus PC-24
From Cockpit to Boardroom: Bridging Regulation and Operations
Craig brings a unique skill set to NW Advisory, one forged in the cockpit and tested at the highest levels of national regulation. His consultancy work today spans:
✔ Aviation Safety and Risk Management
✔ Organisational Safety Assurance
✔ Organisational Operating Model Development
✔ Certificate and Compliance Advisory
✔ Airline Checking and Training Program Review
✔ Regulatory Interpretation and Strategic Corporate Engagement
✔ Aviation Emergency Service Leadership
The Vision Behind NW Advisory
Craig established NW Advisory in collaboration with the respected aviation and transport law firm Norton White, to address a critical industry need, bridging the gap between regulation, operations, and safety. Under his leadership, NW Advisory has assembled a team of highly skilled consultants, each with specialised expertise, positioning the firm as a trusted partner to commercial operators and government agencies navigating complex aviation challenges.
Craig consults with clients across Australia and Oceania on all aviation matters. His experience, integrity, and strategic foresight are central to NW Advisory’s reputation and results.
NW Advisory Services, specialise in regulatory compliance, safety management, and operational optimisation for the Australian Aviation Industry.
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