Ace Training Centre

The ACE Training Centre

The Aeromedical Crewing Excellence (ACE) Training Centre delivers state-of-the-art training for aircrew and aviation clinical staff from around Australia and internationally.

The ACE Training Centre is renowned for delivering high-quality simulation and tailored training programs, enabling us to extend our services across diverse industries and clients. Our expertise spans rotary and fixed-wing aviation, supporting organisations such as NSW Police, Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, QGAir, CHC Helicopter, CareFlight, Fire & Rescue NSW, the Australian Defence Force, and NSW Surf Lifesaving. Internationally, we’ve partnered with the Vietnamese Navy, Chungnam Province in Korea, the Japan Coast Guard, the Indonesian National SAR Agency, and Shell Petroleum Brunei. Our reach also includes fixed-wing operations with Qantas, Virgin Australia, and fast jet programs, as well as sectors in entertainment and media.

Located at Bankstown Airport in New South Wales, our purpose-built facility features cutting-edge technology and training facilities as well as an instructor team who are among the most qualified and experienced operational personnel in the industry.

33 Nancy Ellis Leebold Drive

Bankstown Aerodrome NSW 2200

Our Facilities

The ACE Training Centre is equipped with the latest technology and training facilities, including:

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AW139 Full Flight Level D simulator

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Aquatic Rescue Theatre

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Wet and dry winching training capabilities

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Mixed Augmented Virtual Reality (MAV) crew training

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Auditorium and classrooms

Our Approvals & Standardisation

Toll Aviation is Toll Group’s provider of specialised helicopter services. Toll Aviation enables the Aeromedical Crewing Excellence (ACE) Training Centre to deliver B412 Type Rating, NVIS Rating, Flight Instructor Rating, Low Level Rating with Winch Endorsement under CASA 141 FTO.0164, AW139 Type Rating under CASA 142 FTO.0008.

 

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Toll Aviation (Helicorp Pty Ltd) is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), RTO ID 41569, offering the following nationally recognised training:

  • AVIF0048 Undertake aircraft underwater escape and survival
  • AVIF0049 Utilise emergency breathing system systems
  • AVIW0003 Undertake helicopter aquatic rescue and recovery
  • AVIW0024 Perform down the wire duties

The ACE Training Centre AW139 Full Flight Simulator has Level D CASA and EASA certifications.

Our Instructors

Amanda Carroll
Amanda Carroll

HUET Training Coordinator

Andrew Humphries
Andrew Humphries

Senior Flight Examiner

Andrew Riches
Andrew Riches

Flight Examiner

Angus Elliott
Angus Elliott

Flight Examiner

Brett Tappin
Brett Tappin

Aircrew Officer Instructor

Bryce England
Bryce England

Flight Examiner

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Dr Clare Richmond

Director, Medical Retrieval Training

Daniel Schmidt
Daniel Schmidt

Aircrew Officer Instructor

David Hatherly
David Hatherly

Chief Ground School Instructor

David Robertson
David Robertson

Engineering Instructor

Greg Rose
Greg Rose

Aircrew Officer Instructor

Harry Masefield
Harry Masefield

HUET Supervisor

Jerrod McGaughey
Jerrod McGaughey

Aircrew Officer Instructor

Jordan Davies
Jordan Davies

Human Performance Instructor

Justin Heath
Justin Heath

Aircrew Officer Instructor Manager

Kris Lim
Kris Lim

HUET Manager

Lachlan Slatyer
Lachlan Slatyer

Human Performance Manager

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Luke Frost

NSW Ambulance Paramedic Educator

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Martin Pearce

NSW Ambulance Paramedic Educator

Mick Brown
Mick Brown

Flight Examiner

Michael Avery
Michael Avery

Aircrew Officer Instructor

Murray Gladwin
Murray Gladwin

Senior Flight Examiner

Neill Posthumus
Neill Posthumus

Aircrew Officer Instructor

Nic Trimmer
Nic Trimmer

Senior Flight Examiner

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Paul Kernick

NSW Ambulance Manager, Education & Training

Richard Ainsworth
Richard Ainsworth

Senior Flight Examiner

Rolf Petersen
Rolf Petersen

Aviation Projects – Training & Simulation

Simon Kelly
Simon Kelly

Flight Examiner Manager

Stewart Lever
Stewart Lever

Human Performance Instructor (Engineer)

Tim Witenden
Tim Witenden

Head of Training and Checking