About Aviarc

Lesley Motherwell

Lesley manages business accounts, HR (staff and clients), and supports the delivery of Aviarc's business and communication strategies.

She also leads wellbeing support through her background as a Mental Health Social Worker and wellness professional, providing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support for staff and clients within the Aviarc and aviation community.

Lesley brings a practical, people-first approach — helping clients build not only better systems, but healthier and more sustainable operations.

Alexandra Paton

Alexandra leads business development and client relationships at Aviarc, drawing on a long career across media and agency environments.

Her role is built around listening first — understanding each operator's needs, growth objectives and constraints — then helping shape the right solution for today, while keeping an eye on the future.

Alexandra is known for building long-term partnerships based on trust, clarity and consistent delivery.

Dan Munroe

Dan brings over 15 years' aviation industry experience developing and implementing HSEQ programs aligned with organisational goals and regulatory standards.

His strengths include safety and quality management, risk management, lead auditing and change management — with a collaborative, improvement-driven approach that supports real adoption, not "paper compliance."

Jarrod Smith

Jarrod supports clients to uphold and strengthen health, safety, environmental and quality standards — improving operational efficiency and confidence.

With experience in airline operational and specialised safety roles, and qualifications including a Bachelor of Aviation and Graduate Certificate in Aviation Management, he understands the complexity operators face when managing multiple programs and reporting requirements.

Jarrod works across a range of aviation systems and platforms, helping clients optimise their processes in a way that is clear and workable.

Robert Alexandra

Bob brings decades of aviation operational leadership, including 20 years as Chief Pilot and extensive check and training experience, with approximately 17,000 hours total time.

During 15 years with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland), Bob implemented and managed the aviation safety management system and co-authored the organisation's Fatigue Risk Management System, also serving as Fatigue Manager.

At Aviarc, Bob specialises in incident investigations and fatigue management, and supports clients with practical, credible guidance informed by deep operational experience and strong relationships across the industry.

Mike Stokes

Aviation has been part of Mike's life from the beginning. Raised within his family's aerial application business, he developed a strong understanding of the operational realities facing small aviation enterprises and the critical importance of safety, discipline, and professionalism — particularly within high-exposure operations.

Mike holds a Bachelor of Aviation Management and a Bachelor of Communications, along with extensive industry qualifications and accreditations. He combines industry expertise with an honest, approachable manner to help organisations strengthen safety culture and improve operational performance.

A strong advocate for rural and agricultural interests, Mike has spent the past 15 years working for regional airlines and aviation industry associations, contributing to the development and improvement of key industry programs and client engagement. Mike brings specialised insight into the regulatory and operational challenges facing aerial application, aerial distribution, and aerial work operators — further strengthening Aviarc's ability to support organisations in these demanding sectors.