Our team

With 30 years of experience in financial leadership roles, Nolan brings a wealth of commercial expertise to his position as General Manager of Fieldair. His 13-year journey with the company began as Financial Controller for 10 years before advancing to his current role, which includes serving as senior person CEO for Fieldair Engineering.

Holding a Bachelor of Business Studies in Accountancy, Nolan combines strong financial acumen with a people-focused management approach. Colleagues describe him as "friendly and approachable" with a good sense of humour and a measured approach to decision making.

"What I love most is seeing people grow and develop and push the boundaries of what they believed they were capable of," says Nolan, whose leadership philosophy focuses on achieving outcomes that exceed customer expectations. His vision is clear: "I want Fieldair to be the most successful aviation solutions business in New Zealand."

As Fieldair's CEO, Brett brings over 35 years of aviation engineering expertise to his leadership role. A Licensed Aircraft Engineer with both New Zealand and American credentials, Brett combines technical knowledge with strategic vision to guide the company's future.

Before joining Fieldair, Brett served as Engineering Manager for 10 years, holding one of the three key senior positions in a Part 145 maintenance organisation. This background gives him invaluable insight into the technical and regulatory complexities of aviation maintenance.

Known for being approachable and thoughtful, Brett believes in listening before speaking and empowering the professionals around him. "We're working with professionals who often have the answers already—you just need to get them out," he explains. His leadership philosophy focuses on building relationships with customers, suppliers, and staff while developing Fieldair's considerable untapped potential. Brett takes particular satisfaction in seeing team members grow and develop, believing in exceeding customer expectations through quality work delivered at fair prices.

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With over 17 years in the aviation industry, James brings extensive experience to his role overseeing Fieldair's daily operations. His responsibilities span staff management, logistics coordination, regulatory compliance, and maintaining the safety and efficiency that our customers depend on.

Colleagues describe James as organised, reliable, and detail-oriented, with a calm demeanour under pressure and strong leadership abilities. These qualities enable him to excel in aviation's dynamic environment, where adaptability and multitasking are essential.

"Every day is different," James says about what he loves most about his position. He takes particular satisfaction in creating seamless experiences for customers and finding growth opportunities for the business. "The opportunity to make a real impact keeps me engaged," he adds, "knowing that my work directly contributes to our customers' success."

With 35 years of industry experience and over two decades in leadership roles, Gareth brings comprehensive aviation knowledge to his position as Engineering Manager at Fieldair. His background in middle management for a large airline, combined with his Aircraft Engineer's Licence, provides the foundation for his effective oversight of aircraft-related maintenance.

Known for being approachable and logical in his approach, Gareth excels at troubleshooting complex issues and developing practical solutions. "No two days are the same," he says, embracing the variety and continuous learning that comes with aviation maintenance.

Working alongside his capable team, Gareth focuses on delivering quality outcomes for customers in a timely manner—maintaining the high standards and customer-focused approach that Fieldair is known for throughout New Zealand's aviation sector.