Peter Yates

AVM Yates has enjoyed a range of maintenance and sustainment related postings on RAAF C130 Hercules, B707, RNZAF A4 Skyhawk and P3 Orion fleets. He is a past Director of Aerospace Engineering, Officer Commanding of Maritime Patrol System Program Office and Director General of Logistics - Air Force. Yates joined the RAAF in 1983 as an Aeronautical Engineer and finished full-time service in March 2019, after over 36 years. Peter is a well-respected executive leader, and has extensive experience in aircraft maintenance, logistics, asset management, strategic procurement, strategic contract management, and complex project management.