Aviation Professional | Australian ATPL|  Airline Operations | Regional Command. 

Hi, I’m Peter Seaborn. My career spans more than 30 years in commercial aviation, from commanding Twin Otters across remote island networks to extensive international Boeing 737 operations.

I understand the responsibility that comes with flying an aircraft, looking after the people on board and representing the company. My approach is straightforward: prepare thoroughly, make sound decisions, communicate clearly and follow through.

Turboprop command and remote flying

My DHC-6 Twin Otter experience includes 1,927 hours on type and 1,155 hours as Captain, covering both single-pilot and multi-crew command. I commanded the aircraft with Air Seychelles and Royal Tongan Airlines and also flew the Twin Otter with Polynesian Airlines.

These were regional airline operations across the Seychelles, Samoa and Tonga, connecting communities and carrying people who depended on the service. As a single-pilot Captain with Air Seychelles, I flew up to 12 sectors a day, managing weather assessment, fuel, payload, aircraft performance and short turnarounds. Day and night flying in tropical conditions required careful preparation, continuous attention and sound judgement.

My Air Seychelles flying also included emergency medical-support flights, transporting medical personnel and equipment to outer islands and supporting patient evacuations. Aviation in those communities carried a responsibility well beyond keeping a timetable.

That is the command experience I bring to an operator: managing the aircraft and the practical demands of the flight, recognising changing conditions and taking responsibility for my decisions.

Extensive Boeing 737 airline experience

I have 9,674 hours on the Boeing 737-800NG as a First Officer with Polynesian Airlines, Virgin Australia New Zealand and Virgin Australia. My airline flying covered Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the South Pacific. 

That experience includes recurrent simulator training and checking, disciplined use of standard operating procedures, aircraft monitoring and crew coordination. I bring thorough preparation, effective monitoring and the confidence to speak up when necessary, while supporting the Captain and crew throughout the flight. 

My background also includes two years as a Flight Safety Specialist with Air New Zealand.

What I bring to your operation

I take care of the details, work well with others and recognise that every flight matters to its passengers, customers and the company’s reputation.

I take responsibility for my work. I listen, raise concerns early and respect the contribution of the people around me. Whether in command or flying as First Officer, my attention is on the flight, the crew and getting the job done safely and properly.

I also recognise the commercial realities: schedules matter, aircraft need to be used effectively and customers deserve to be kept informed. Good judgement means working constructively within those demands without allowing them to displace sound operating decisions.

I bring substantial flying experience, a practical approach and a commitment to making a lasting contribution to the team. My aim is to exceed expectations through the standard of my flying, the support I give my colleagues and the way I represent the company.