James Davis
Managing Director

Warrick Lodge
General Manager, Network Strategy and Sales

Warrick manages a team responsible for scheduling, pricing, revenue management, sales and commercial analysis. His duties include the monitoring of network performance and analysing both existing and new market opportunities. Warrick has more than 15 years regional airline experience in the specialised areas of scheduling, pricing and revenue management and held the position of Manager Network Planning with Kendell Airlines, having joined that company in 1992. Warrick has been with Rex since its inception in 2002 and is also a member of the Rex Management Committee.

Chris Hine
General Manager, Flight Operations/Chief Pilot

Chris has over 18 years aviation experience including 13 years with Metroliner and Saab 340 aircraft, and is a well-accomplished and knowledgeable instructor. Chris has been in this role with Rex since theCompany’s inception in August 2002, prior to which he worked for Kendell Airlines from 1995 during which time he held various Check and Training Captain positions. He currently oversees all facets of the Company’s flight operations and all operational matters affecting the safety of flight operations. Chris has also had experience as a lecturer in Cockpit Systems Management for the Bachelor of Applied Science (Civil Aviation) degree at the University of South Australia.

Irwin Tan
General Manager, Corporate Services

Irwin’s background was originally in genetic research after graduating with 1st class honours in biotechnology from the University of New South Wales in Sydney. Irwin left the field of genetic research when he joined Morrison Express Logistics in 1999 and then Singapore Airlines in 2001.
He was later transferred to Singapore Airlines Cargo as an executive where he took on various appointments in product development, advertising, sales and airline alliances before taking on
the role of Regional Marketing Manager South West Pacific in 2003. Irwin joined the Company in July 2005.

Mayooran Thanabalasingham
General Manager, Information Technology and Communications

Mayooran completed his Associate Diploma of Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering in 2001. He commenced with Regional Express in April of 2004 and leads a team of IT professionals responsible for ensuring day to day operations of the airline run smoothly. With over eight years experience and an extensive background in information technology, Mayooran has managed a range of IT projects and initiatives for Rex including the Internet Booking Engine, the Amend Booking Engine and Web Check In.

Garry Filmer
General Manager, Engineering

Garry is a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with 30 years experience and has been involved in Regional Airline and Maintenance Repair Organization management over the last 15 years, holding positions such as Engineering Manager and General Manager Engineering. Garry joined Rex in early 2007 as Engineering Advisor in the Chairman’s Office and as a member of the Engineering Management Committee, involved in the coordination of projects such as the management of Ground Support Equipment, review of Engineering resources and the recruitment of staff. Garry became General Manager, Engineering in June 2008 and is a member of the Rex Management Committee.

Dale Hall
Maintenance Control Manager

Dale has 26 years of aviation engineering experience. He began his career as an apprentice in the Royal Australian Airforce where he served for 9 years. He then spent the next 17 years in the industry working in turbine engine and component overhaul facilities, on and offshore gas and petroleum helicopter industries and maintaining aero-medical charter aircraft. Dale joined Kendell Airlines in 1999 as a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer and held the position of a Technical Support Engineer with both Kendell and Rex. In late 2006 Dale was appointed as a Maintenance Controller for Rex and took up the position of Manager Maintenance Control in 2007.