Professional Profile

Peter Seaborn
+64 2102299589
peterseaborn@gmail.com

I am an aviation safety professional with current investigation experience and extensive operational flying experience across jet and turboprop environments.

In my current role as a Flight Safety Specialist, I investigate safety events, support operational follow-up, prepare technical safety reviews, and deliver safety seminars. My work requires sound judgement, clear written communication, and the ability to identify contributing factors and wider system risks in a practical and balanced way.

As an airline pilot and ATPL holder, I bring broad operational experience across regional and airline environments in New Zealand, Australia, Asia, and the South Pacific. My flying background reflects disciplined decision-making, professionalism under pressure, and a strong understanding of how procedures, human performance, and operational demands interact in the real world.

Across both safety and flight operations, I bring a practical, disciplined approach, strong professional standards, and a genuine commitment to contributing positively wherever I work.

I am an aviation safety professional with current investigation experience and extensive operational flying experience across jet and turboprop environments.

In my current role as a Flight Safety Specialist, I investigate safety events, support operational follow-up, prepare technical safety reviews, and deliver safety seminars. My work requires sound judgement, clear written communication, and the ability to identify contributing factors and wider system risks in a practical and balanced way.

As an airline pilot and ATPL holder, I bring broad operational experience across regional and airline environments in New Zealand, Australia, Asia, and the South Pacific. My flying background reflects disciplined decision-making, professionalism under pressure, and a strong understanding of how procedures, human performance, and operational demands interact in the real world.

Across both safety and flight operations, I bring a practical, disciplined approach, strong professional standards, and a genuine commitment to contributing positively wherever I work.

History

Current

Flight Safety Specialist

Air New Zealand

Conduct safety investigations, communicate with stakeholders, manage workflows, write safety papers, and present safety seminars in accordance with the Companies Safety Management Systems

2022 - 2024

B737 First Officer

Virgin Australia

Based in Sydney, Australia operating the Boeing 737 (B737-800NG) as a first officer throughout Australia to Asia and the South Pacific.

2020 - 2022

Website Developer

Website King

Based in Auckland, New Zealand providing website design, business development, management & hosting solutions.

2005 - 2020

B737 First Officer

Virgin Australia New Zealand

Based in Auckland, New Zealand operating the Boeing 737 (B737-800NG) as a first officer throughout New Zealand to Australia and the South Pacific.

2004 - 2005

B737 First Officer

Polynesian Airlines

Based in Samoa, Operating the Boeing 737 (B737-800NG) as a first officer throughout the South Pacific to New Zealand and Australia.

2003 - 2003

DHC-6 Captain

Royal Tongan Airlines

Based in The Kingdom of Tonga, operating the De Havilland Twin Otter (DHC-6-300) as a multicrew captain, throughout their interisland network

1996 - 2003

Website Designer

Web & Photo

Based in the Gold Coast, Australia providing photographic services, website management & website design.

1994 - 1996

DHC-6 Captain

Based in the Seychelles, operating the De Havilland Twin Otter (DHC-6-300) as a first officer and captain on the Britton Norman Islander (BN2A) flying their high frequency interisland tourist network