Dave Hughes

Background

About Dave Hughes

Award winning international 42 year career working in the UK, Europe & Australia. Providing value to through proven leadership techniques and emotional intelligence. Skilled in air traffic control training and performance enhancement with a Diploma in advanced coaching. Proven practical results in building resilient teams in the Royal Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force. Fellow in Leadership and Management. People focused in the fastidious profession of Air Traffic having taught (A 2 Cat Instructor and assessed at 2 aviation academies in the RAF (UK) and RAAF (Australia). Used research skills and ideas to improve organisational efficiency - 2 commendations awarded (2011 and 2018). So what Hughesy! Our focus on performance enhancement measures has raised the Air Traffic course pass rate from 68 percent to 98 percent. A world class result. Leadership experience with 4 sub unit command appointments, plus 10 years in the Officer Aviation Specialist Scheme (ATC)Squadron Commander SATCO (RAF 2001) Chief Instructor (RAAF 2009) Executive Officer (XO 2011 and 2019) Flight Commander (2012)- Conspicuous Service Cross (Australia Day Honours List (2023))- Fellow of the Institute of Leadership and Management (UK 2011)- Member of the Royal Aeronautical Society (Australia 2012)- Member of the City and Guilds of London Institute (MCGI - Masters level 7 - 2008)- Respect for all with a growth mindset to add value- Create trust and confidence as a leader - Optimism as a force multiplier - Mindfulness to build resilience - we must nurture, build and strengthen our people- Active listener (game changer in Coaching and Leadership)- Encourage the team to bring out their best knowing that “effort counts twice”