The Albanese Government is pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr Tarryn Kille to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Board for an additional three-year term.

Dr Kille was first appointed to the board in 2023 and has brought practical experience to the CASA Board as a former pilot and instructor, as well as leadership and governance experience with her background in general aviation, academia, and regulation.

She is an Associate Professor, Program Director and Head of Aviation at the University of Southern Queensland lecturing in aviation leadership, management, and safety.

Dr Kille has a PhD in aviation sustainability and previously served on CASA's Aviation Safety Advisory Panel, and the International Civil Aviation Organization's Operations Panel.

CASA administers safety regulations for Australian commercial flights and the operation of Australian aircraft outside Australia’s borders. It also regulates domestic airspace, aerodromes, licensing, maintenance and all types of aviation operations.

For more information on the work of CASA visit: casa.gov.au.  

Quotes attributable to Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King:

“The CASA Board demands the highest levels of expertise in a range of areas including aviation, law, regulation, corporate governance, management, and finance.

“Dr Kille has exemplified these skills and more as a board member for the last three years. I’m pleased Tarryn has agreed to extend her service to continue providing her expertise to the board.”