Melanie Dow

Head of Training

Growing up in and around the aviation industry, Melanie currently holds the postion as the flying school's Head of Training, with CASA testing approvals up to and including Private Pilot Licence and Night VFR Ratings. Melanie's endless persuit to improve training standards filters though the long list of staff and students under her wing.

TVSA's theory of training pilots for the 'real world' in operational senarios is further reinforced by Melanie's active role as a Line Pilot for King Island Airlines on the Piper Chieftain.  

Leading up to what will continue to be a very successful career in aviation, Melanie takes immense pride and satisfaction in the quality of training her team at TVSA produces thereby contributing to TVSA's brilliant safety record.

Experience Summary

  • Total flying hours 5,000
  • Grade One instructor
  • Testing approvals up to and including PPL and Night Rating
  • Line Pilot RPT (King Island Airlines).
Melanie Dow, Head of Training, TVSA pilot Training
Melanie Dow, Head of Training, TVSA pilot Training
Melanie before flight!
Melanie before flight!