
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

Aquatic Rescue Theatre

Wet and dry winching training capabilities

Mixed Augmented Virtual Reality (MAV) crew training

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.
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
HUET Training Coordinator

Andrew Humphries
Senior Flight Examiner

Andrew Riches
Flight Examiner

Angus Elliott
Flight Examiner

Brett Tappin
Aircrew Officer Instructor

Bryce England
Flight Examiner

Dr Clare Richmond
Director, Medical Retrieval Training

Daniel Schmidt
Aircrew Officer Instructor

David Hatherly
Chief Ground School Instructor

David Robertson
Engineering Instructor

Greg Rose
Aircrew Officer Instructor

Harry Masefield
HUET Supervisor

Jerrod McGaughey
Aircrew Officer Instructor

Jordan Davies
Human Performance Instructor

Justin Heath
Aircrew Officer Instructor Manager

Kris Lim
HUET Manager

Lachlan Slatyer
Human Performance Manager

Luke Frost
NSW Ambulance Paramedic Educator

Martin Pearce
NSW Ambulance Paramedic Educator

Mick Brown
Flight Examiner

Michael Avery
Aircrew Officer Instructor

Murray Gladwin
Senior Flight Examiner

Neill Posthumus
Aircrew Officer Instructor

Nic Trimmer
Senior Flight Examiner

Paul Kernick
NSW Ambulance Manager, Education & Training

Richard Ainsworth
Senior Flight Examiner

Rolf Petersen
Aviation Projects – Training & Simulation

Simon Kelly
Flight Examiner Manager

Stewart Lever
Human Performance Instructor (Engineer)

Tim Witenden
Head of Training and Checking



