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Our dedicated and professional teams comprise of industry experts with a wealth of experience including a detailed knowledge of employment matters, employee benefit levels, licensing and training issues. Our international network of affiliate offices and agents enables us to keep fully up-to-date on world-wide industry news and global aerospace trends.

To view details of the Rishworth Aviation teams, click the links below:
  • Asia Pacific Office
  • Asia Pacific Office Recruitment Team
  • Europe Office
  • Europe Office Recruitment Team
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Head Office / Accounting
  • In-Market Representatives
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  • Asia Pacific office details:
      Location: Level 1, 33 Bath Street, Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand
      Phone: +64 (0)9 3020080
      Fax: +64 (0)9 3020078
      Email: admin@rishworthaviation.com
      Local office hours: UTC + 13Hrs  
    Europe office details:
      Location: Höglandstorget 3 nb, SE167 71 Bromma, Sweden
      Phone: +46 (0)8 6342740
      Fax: +46 (0)8 262998
      Email: stockholm@rishworthaviation.com
      Local office hours: UTC + 1Hrs  
    ASIA PACIFIC OFFICE:
     
    I am Liz Loveridge, Regional Director Asia: I have been with Rishworth Aviation since 1998 and have been directly involved in all aspects of the business. I have 15 years of extensive experience in aviation and general recruitment. I am a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand and practiced law in the UK and New Zealand.

    Liz Loveridge, Regional Director Asia
    Phone: +64 (0)9 3020080
    Skype: lizloveridge1
    Email: liz.loveridge@rishworthaviation.com



     
    My name is David Steytler and I am the Regional Manager in our Auckland Office who looks after opportunities in our New Zealand, Korean and Vietnam markets. I have a law and business background, having spent a number of years in corporate and legal practice roles before joining the team at Rishworth Aviation. I enjoy flying and spent much of my childhood in the cockpit alongside my father who is a pilot. My other interests include photography, travel, wine-making and sports.
    David Steytler, Regional Manager
    Phone: +64 (0)9 3020080
    Skype: dsteytler
    Email: david.steytler@rishworthaviation.com



     
    I am Gretchen Williams, Regional Manager in our Auckland office for India, the Pacific Islands and Brunei. Born and raised in New Zealand, I am qualified in Law and Psychology and practised family law in Christchurch and London before joining Rishworth Aviation in Auckland in early 2001. I enjoy the international nature of our business and in particular meeting and assisting our pilots from all corners of the world.

    Gretchen Williams, Regional Manager
    Direct: +64 (0)9 3740757
    Skype: gretchenmwilliams
    Email: gretchen.williams@rishworthaviation.com



     
    My name is Jack Priest. I have been a Senior Consultant at Rishworth's head office in Auckland for the last 15 years. I have wide experience in the field of professional pilot recruitment and have an in depth knowledge on airlines' management of flight operations.
    In a previous life I was a military fighter pilot and spent 25 years as an airline pilot including a period as president of a pilot union group. My last commercial flight was as a B747 Classic Captain.
    Captain Jack Priest, Senior Consultant
    Direct: +64 (0)9 3740755
    Skype: jack.priest
    Email: jack.priest@rishworthaviation.com



     
    My name is Louise Taylor and I am a Senior Consultant with the Rishworth team in Auckland where I look after our airline clients and pilots in New Zealand, Vietnam and Korea. I have a legal background and practised in New Zealand before becoming a solicitor in London. I also spent two years as a Contracts Manager for an aircraft leasing company in Amsterdam where I developed a passion for aircraft. I love to travel and enjoy winter sports.
    Louise Taylor, Senior Consultant
    Direct: +64 (0)9 3740752
    Skype: louisetaylor.ral
    Email: louise.taylor@rishworthaviation.com



    ASIA PACIFIC OFFICE RECRUITMENT TEAM:
     
    My name is Toni Morelli and I am a Recruitment Consultant at Rishworth Aviation. I have been enjoying dealing with pilots from all corners of the world since early 2006. I grew up in Fiji but in recent years I have lived in Australia, London and now call New Zealand home. The majority of my work experience has been in the Recruitment and Human Resources field and I have a Bachelor of Business.
    Toni Morelli, Recruitment Consultant
    Direct: +64 (0)9 3740762
    Skype: toni.morelli.ral
    Email: toni.morelli@rishworthaviation.com



     
    My name is Anna Doherty and I am a Recruitment Consultant in Rishworth's Auckland office. I recently returned to New Zealand after three years working and travelling abroad and am enjoying settling back into Auckland. After gaining a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Canterbury my experience has been largely in administration and travel and I am thoroughly enjoying delving into the aviation industry.
    Anna Doherty, Recruitment Consultant
    Direct: +64 (0)9 3740761
    Skype: anna.doherty.ral
    Email: anna.doherty@rishworthaviation.com



     
    I am Amanda Byrne and I'm a Recruitment Consultant at Rishworth Aviation's Auckland office. After graduating with an Honours degree in Business Management in 2005, I started my career as a Recruitment Consultant doing general commercial recruitment. I have now joined the team at Rishworth and am enjoying learning all about the exciting industry of Aviation.
    Amanda Byrne, Recruitment Consultant
    Direct: +64 (0)9 3740759
    Skype: amanda.byrne.ral
    Email: amanda.byrne@rishworthaviation.com



     
    My name is Vicky Haining and I am a Recruitment Consultant in Rishworth Aviation's Auckland office. I grew up in Indonesia, Singapore and New Zealand and recently returned home after a year abroad. I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Auckland. I am currently working towards a Diploma of Aviation, and also working as a Flying Instructor at Auckland's Ardmore Airport.
    Vicky Haining, Recruitment Consultant
    Direct: +64 (0)9 3740767
    Skype: vicky.haining
    Email: vicky.haining@rishworthaviation.com



     
    My name is Mariana Bould and I am a Recruitment Consultant at Rishworth Aviation's Auckland Office. I grew up in Argentina and moved to New Zealand in 2002. I have a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Auckland and most of my experience has been in retail and recruitment. I have a passion for languages, I speak English, Spanish and Italian fluently and I enjoy dealing with pilots around the globe.
    Mariana Bould, Recruitment Consultant
    Direct: +64 (0)9 3023927
    Skype: m.bould.ral
    Email: mariana.bould@rishworthaviation.com



     
    My name is Corinna Kalkschmidt and I'm a Recruitment Consultant at Rishworth Aviation's Auckland Office. I was born in Germany and spent a year in NZ studying in 2006 and now have returned to live here permanently. I have a diploma in Human Resource and Business with a working background in travel and fashion. I am interested in many cultures and have a passion for languages. Using my international skills I am now enjoying working with pilots from all over the world.
    Corinna Kalkschmidt, Recruitment Consultant
    Direct: +64 (0)9 3740756
    Skype: corinna.kalkschmidt.ral
    Email: corinna.kalkschmidt@rishworthaviation.com



     
    My name is Stacey Sinton and I am a Recruitment Consultant for Rishworth Aviation's Auckland office. I grew up in Auckland, but in recent years have enjoyed living and working in Australia and Canada, and have spent a significant time travelling around Europe. These experiences have enabled me to communicate with a diverse group of people. I have recruitment experience gained from one of NZ's leading corporations, and I look forward to learning more about the aviation recruitment industry.
    Stacey Sinton, Recruitment Consultant
    Direct: +64 (0)9 3740769
    Skype: stacey.sinton.ral
    Email: stacey.sinton@rishworthaviation.com



    EUROPE OFFICE:



     
    I'm Torkel Waak. Have spent most of my professional life in the aviation industry as a management and line pilot and I've been running Rishworths' Stockholm office since we started. After a short period on the DC4 it's been all jet liners for me. Started on the DC8 and finished my active flying on B738s and B744s. Have some 19.000 hours in my log book.
    Stockholm, Sweden has always been home although I've spent considerable time abroad working in other European and Asian countries.

    Captain Torkel Waak, Director
    Direct: +46 (0)8 6342741
    Skype: torkelwaak
    Mobile: +46 (0)707417068
    Email: torkel.waak@rishworthaviation.com



     
    I'm Karl Odqvist, Regional Manager at Rishworth Aviation with solid experience in recruiting pilots for airlines in Africa, Europe and the Middle East. Have a Master of Science in engineering, international work experience and spending much of my free time flying single engine airplanes as a private pilot.
    Born and educated in Sweden and spent some time studying and working abroad in the US, Spain and Mexico before I joined Rishworths' Stockholm team in 2004.

    Karl Odqvist M. Sc. Regional Manager
    Direct: +46 (0)8 6342742
    Skype: karlodqvist
    Mobile: +46 (0)707976696
    Email: karl.odqvist@rishworthaviation.com



    EUROPE OFFICE RECRUITMENT TEAM:
     
    My name is Claudia Dahlgren and I'm a Recruitment Consultant at Rishworth Aviation's Stockholm office.
    Born in New Zealand, my background focuses around the travel industry, with a Diploma in Travel Tourism and Business Studies, and having worked for Qantas before becoming a travel agency Branch Manager and moving to Stockholm in 2006.. Some of my years have been spent living abroad in London and after marrying a Swede am pleased to now call Stockholm my home.

    Claudia Dahlgren, Recruitment Consultant
    Direct: +46 (0)8 6342743
    Skype: claudiagherardi
    Mobile: +46 (0)705182960
    Email: claudia.dahlgren@rishworthaviation.com



     
    Joana Castelar is my name. I'm the Business Coordinator at Rishworth Aviation's Stockholm office. Born in northern Portugal, I did my masters degree in Marketing and Logistics at the University of Barcelona and lived there for some time. During the Barcelona years I also worked as a consultant specializing in market research and was a guest teacher at the University. Presently I'm finishing my doctorate degree in Market Research. I enjoy speaking Spanish and my native tongue Portuguese and get along well with Italian and Catalan. Traveling and getting to know other cultures interests me. I'm very excited about exploring Stockholm that I recently moved to and to learn more about the aviation industry.

    Joana Castelar, Business Coordinator
    Direct: +46 (0)8 6342744
    Skype: joana.castelar1
    Mobile: +46 (0)705182960
    Email: joana.castelar@rishworthaviation.com



    SALES AND MARKETING:
     
    I'm Jason Cochrane. Prior to joining Rishworth I was heavily involved in the logistics field and exporting fields. I greatly enjoy the outdoors and spend a lot of spare time fishing, diving and hunting. I enjoy travelling and look forward to meeting all the people who make our business a success.
    Jason Cochrane, Business Development Director
    Direct: +64 (0)9 3740763
    Skype: jascochrane
    Email: jason.cochrane@rishworthaviation.com




     
    I am Janine Mitchell. Marketing and Systems Co-ordinator for Rishworth Aviation. I have recently returned to NZ after four years in the UK working and travelling. I have a Management Communication degree from Waikato University and have previously worked in the recruitment, education, finance and communication sectors. I am enjoying learning about the Aviation industry and am looking forward to promoting Rishworth Aviation and its services.
    Janine Mitchell, Marketing and Systems Co-ordinator
    Direct: +64 (0)9 3740768
    Email: janine.mitchell@rishworthaviation.com



    HEAD OFFICE / ACCOUNTING:
     
    I'm Mark East. I joined Rishworth Aviation in early 2006 after the purchase of the business from the founder Peter Rishworth by some of the Rishworth team and Pencarrow Private Equity. Prior to this I spent many years in the logistics sector, including managing Hellmann Worldwide Logistics (NZ's largest airfreight forwarder). I have also worked in other export business sectors and travelled extensively (but not as much as many of you have). I was born and educated in New Zealand and have also lived in London for a few years.
    Mark East, Managing Director
    Phone: +64 (0)9 3020080
    Skype: mark.east1
    Email: mark.east@rishworthaviation.com



     
    I am Matthew Reid, Financial Controller for Rishworth Aviation. I am a qualified Chartered Accountant and have background in chartered accounting, banking and property.
    Matthew Reid, Financial Controller
    Phone: +64 (0)9 3020080
    Skype: mattdreid
    Email: matthew.reid@rishworthaviation.com




    Charlene Huang, Assistant Accountant
    Direct: +64 (0)9 3740751
    Email: charlene.huang@rishworthaviation.com



    Irene Gluestein, Assistant Accountant
    Direct: +64 (0)9 3740765
    Email: irene.gluestein@rishworthaviation.com



    Natalie Morris, Assistant Accountant
    Direct: +64 (0)9 3740764
    Email: natalie.morris@rishworthaviation.com



    Cheryl Apuda, Assistant Accountant
    Direct: +64 (0)9 3740758
    Email: cheryl.apuda@rishworthaviation.com



    IN MARKET REPRESENTATIVES:
     
    China: My name is Jim Zhang, Consultant in China based in Shanghai and developing business in the rapidly growing China aviation market. Born in China, I moved to New Zealand in the mid 90s. I have 14 years experience in the Travel & Tourism industry in both China and New Zealand, and prior to joining Rishworth in late 2007 I worked for Air New Zealand as Project Manager of China and South East Asia. I hold a Master of Management from the University of Auckland's Business School.
    Jim Zhang, Senior Advisor




     
    Japan: For the past 3.5 years Ms Ishikawa has provided pilot support and pilot management to the Rishworth Aviation pilots in Miyazaki. Ms Ishikawa is a registered interpreter and has successfully reduced airline administration requirements to manage ex-pat pilots. Ms Ishikawa is available to support ex-pat pilots for other Japanese airlines.
    Ms. Kimiko Ishikawa, Pilot Support




     
    Japan: Tera san recently joined the Rishworth team after the retirement of Mike Sano. Terashima san has over 30 years experience in the airline business, working in cargo, engineering, training, sales and marketing, and general management roles. Tera san most recently worked for Blue Pacific Tour and Air New Zealand. Tera san has extensive Japanese airline knowledge and is assisting Rishworth to establish and grow their presence in Japan.
    Tsutomu Terashima, Japan Representative




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