Our Team of Experienced Pilots

Luke Wyllie

Luke is the founder and director of Corsaire Aviation and a very accomplished pilot. With 20 years’ experience in both domestic and international flying, Luke holds multiple jet endorsements including global xrs, super long range jet and hawker 800/900 mid-sized business jet, and Citation Bravo 500/550 and 600 series. Luke not only holds Australian CASA fixed wing and helicopter licences but also American FAA atpl airline licence.

Luke is a director and board member of his family company Wyllie Group which holds key property/equity and farming interests throughout Australia and overseas.

Aside from aviation and business Luke’s other passions are surfing and spearfishing. Luke loves to combine these interests by using aeroplanes and helicopters to access remote locations and big wave sights across WA. Luke is also a husband and father of 2 young girls who share his passion for the outdoors.

Elyse Anderson

Elyse Anderson is not only Corsaire’s customer liaison but is also a highly accomplished aeroplane pilot.  Elyse is a Grade 1 flight instructor and has a Bachelor of Science (Aviation) with many years of industry experience.

Elyse was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada before moving to Perth 12 years ago to attend university.  When she is not flying Elyse has also worked as a ballet teacher and a Pilates Instructor.

Elyse is a passionate pilot who is committed to delivering the highest standard of customer service and who will always endeavour to go that extra step to ensure your experience with Corsaire Aviation is a memorable one.

Trent Clayton

Trent Clayton is the Chief Pilot for Corsaire Aviation as well as the Head of Operations of Corsaire Helicopter Flight Training.  Trent brings over 10 years of industry experience including helicopter charter, flight instruction and aerial work.

As a Grade 1 Flight Instructor and a CASA Approved Flight Examiner Trent is approved to provide training and examination for the purposes of obtaining both private and commercial helicopter licences, as well as various other ratings and endorsements.

Before Trent discovered his passion for flying he was a well known rugby league player playing in the NRL for the Sydney Roosters, Wests Tigers and Penrith Panthers as well as spending 3 years in France playing for the French National Rugby League.

Aaron Giles

Aaron Giles is a Chief Engineer with Corsaire Aviation Maintenance.  Aaron holds Rotary wing and Fixed wing licenses including B1.1 Aeroplane Airframe, Hydraulics, Air conditioning.  B1.3 Helicopter Airframe with Hydraulics and Air conditioning.  Engine Licenses include RR 250 series, Arriel 1 &2 series, Arrius 2 series, LTS 101 series, PT6A series and T5508D.

Aaron started working in the industry in 2001 and in that time has gained vast experience on all manner or fixed and rotary wing aircraft including engine overhauls and component overhauls.

Aarons passion for engineering extends to his home life as well where he loves to restore old cars and motorbikes.

Patrick Dunkel

Licenses/endorsements

• RA-AUS Recreational pilots certificate (RPC)
• Private pilot license helicopter (PPL)
• Commercial pilot license helicopter (CPL)

Ratings and endorsements

• Single engine helicopter
• Gas turbine endorsement
• Currently completing flight instructor rating helicopter (FIR3)
• Low level rating
• Sling endorsement
• FIR 3 instructor rating

Type ratings

• R22
• R44
• R66
• B206
• EC130
• B505
• AS350
• AS355

Date of Licences

• Commercial pilot licence 30/11/16
• Line pilot 15/12/2017-to present Corsaire Aviation
• Attended Kent Street high school aviation program from year 8 to year 11.
• Attended Polytechnic West pilot program year 11.

Jakob Horseman

Corsaire Aviation Line Pilot (Helicopter)

Jakob was a stand out student at Corsaire Helicopter Flight Training, and was welcomed to the team as a line pilot on completion of his commercial helicopter license. Since completing his training he has conducted charter work through out the southwest, northwest, and is a popular choice amongst our guests for scenic flights. With 4 years of flying under his belt, he has accomplished his low level and Gas Turbine endorsements, as well as ratings on the R22, R44, Bell 206, and EC130 helicopters. Jakob was born and raised in Perth, and has a passion for outdoor sports, especially Mountain biking, dirt biking and snowboarding.

Type ratings

• R22
• R44
• Bell 206
• EC130

Sam Palermo

“Sam has over 25 years’ experience in accounts and book keeping, with over 13 years of that in Aviation. She has an extensive knowledge of a variety of small business accounting packages and Microsoft Office. She has also owned her own businesses for the past twenty years , jointly with her husband, so understands what businesses require with regards to book keeping and tax management. Samantha is a fully qualified High School Maths teacher and holds a Bachelor of Education from Curtin University. She currently lives locally South of the river with her husband and two children.”

Dave Delroy-Carr

Dave completed his commercial helicopter license with Corsaire Helicopter Flight Training in January 2018.
Since then he has worked with Corsaire aviation on a casual basis.

Endorsements:

• Gas turbine
• Low level
• EC130
• R44
• R22

Additional aviation experience.

Over 1200hrs as a rescue crewman / aircrewman Aircraft trained on:

• AW189
• AW139
• B412
• S76
• AW119
• AS355
• AS359

MIKE MORGAN

Mike Spent nine years in the Royal Navy in England as a helicopter controller, he emigrated to Australia with his wife Nikki in 1989.

He has always had a passion for aviation and obtained a fixed wing license in 1997 however he moved across to the dark side (helicopters) in 2010 and has never looked back. Qualified as an instructor in 2013 and now holds a grade 1 instructor rating. Enjoys passing on his knowledge to others and is always looking to improve his skills whilst learning to fly new helicopters.

Private Pilot fixed wing license

• Commercial Helicopter pilot

Type Ratings held on:

• Cesna 152
• Cesna 172
• Robinson 22
• Robinson 44
• Robinson 66
• Bell 206 (Jetranger)
• EC120 (Eurocopter)
• AS350 (Squirrel)

Luke Wynne

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