Running For The Raa Board As Victorian Rep.

[Spriteah]

Please allow me to introduce myself, my name is Jim Tatlock and I am a keen sports aviator. I am a middle aged father of two young children. In my spare time, in addition to flying, I operate my own small business providing Avionics/Electrical Technician (L2) services in Victoria.

 

Thank you for taking the time to review my credentials, I hope that we share the same passion in the RAA and the desire to see the organisation prosper. For this reason I seek your support in my nomination for the position of Victorian representative on the RAA board.

 

My association with flying commenced at a relatively young age of 16, largely through the Scouting organisation. In 2007 I was re-introduced to flying, rekindling the relationship and falling in love. I have since completed my RAA tickets, GA License and am currently training towards becoming a RAA Instructor. I own a share in both a Hanuman X-air and a Cessna 172 and am building my own Vans RV12 (slowly).

 

I am a fully qualified process operator at a large Victorian Refinery, prior to this I served in the Victorian Police force for over ten years.

 

I am experienced at representing the views of members:

 

· I currently represent 200+ Operations personnel in many tiers of safety committees.

 

· Held the position of President and Secretary of the Geelong Sports.

 

· Student representative Box Hill Tafe College Council, representing a large student body.

 

I believe that I have the ability to understand the differing views of RAA members, that some wish to fly with limited restriction, whilst others wish to expand the horizon. I do believe we as RAA pilots can achieve both with balance.

 

I offer the following attributes to supplement the RAA board,

 

· Strong Communication: Balanced representation of the Members of Victoria.

 

· Accountable: Strong work ethic to ensure actions are accomplished.

 

· Legality: My current and previous occupations have given me a knowledge of Law both corporate and criminal. I promote that the Association always acts in a manner that complies with the “SELL” principle. Is it Safe, Ethical, Logical and Legal.

 

· Stability: My interest in representing the RAA members is based on my involvement in Recreational flying. With this in mind I will always work for the betterment of the RAA either as a serving board member or at my local club.

 

· Integrity: I believe that openness and truthfulness is the best approach in any situation, and that much more can be achieved with sharing. I will always endeavour to keep the membership up to date with current events that are being discussed by the board.

 

In summary, we are extremely fortunate to have the ability to ‘choose’ to fly many different aircraft in the Australian skies. There are lots of countries where this is a pipe dream. I believe we need to protect those privileges and demonstrate to the regulators (CASA) that we can be safe, competent and operate within the laws and regulations governing the RAA. I hope you will support me in my endeavour to assist the board with the future direction of the RAA.

 

I can be contacted on Mobile 0403228986 or email [email protected] if you wish to discuss this expression of interest or any other matter.

 

Regards and safe flying

 

Jim Tatlock.

 

 

[cficare]

Go for it Jim....a shame you haven't been here before..

 

 

[metalman]

Good to hear , and good luck with getting elected

 

Cheers Met

 

 

[dazza 38]

Good luck Jim

 

 

[Guest Michael Coates]

Good luck Jim.... quite a task ahead if you get elected ! Hope you know and realize the workload ahead. You have my support BUT i dont live in VIC !

 

 

[Guest Michael Coates]

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[Studentbiggles]

Jim, good luck on your election journey with RAAus .......need honest men/women at the helm...............Cheers Alley