Team

All flights are operated by Glenorchy Air and their team, based at Queenstown Airport.

Our experienced pilots and ground crew are dedicated to providing safe, efficient, and flexible charter flights. Our crew brings extensive flying experience and a strong focus on service, ensuring every charter is seamless from planning through to arrival.

James Stokes

CEO

James Stokes

CEO

As well as his role as a company pilot, James is the training captain at Glenorchy Air, helps with maintenance planning and is also our CAA flight examiner. James is passionate about all things aviation and can usually be found learning about, talking about or flying planes. When not at work he is exploring the South Island or at home spending time with his lovely wife Kirstin and daughter Piper.

Email:james@glenorchyair.co.nz

Megan George

Operations Manager

Megan George

Operations Manager

Megan has been flying locally since the early 2000's amongst the mountains of Queenstown and Milford Sound. Outside of work, she enjoys travelling, biking and skiing and being at home in Wanaka with her wee dog Freddy. She loves having fantastic new aircraft to fly!

Email:megan@glenorchyair.co.nz

Michael Rutherford

Safety Systems Manager

Michael Rutherford

Safety Systems Manager

Michael is a born and bred Kiwi and has held many different roles in the aviation industry. He has been flying in the area since 2015. When he's not flying, he loves the outdoors and spending time with his young family.

Email:michael@glenorchyair.co.nz

Will Clark

Senior Pilot

Will Clark

Senior Pilot

Will is our Queenstown local and has been flying in the area since 2003. He'll be happy to share his knowledge and local secrets.

Jim Rooney

Senior Pilot

Jim Rooney

Senior Pilot

Jim's our American expat. He came to New Zealand in 2005 and decided to stay. When asked about living in New Zealand, he jokes that "I came over for just a three month flying job...It's been a long three months!"

Ben Cooper

Line Pilot

Ben Cooper

Line Pilot

Ben grew up in Dunedin, but now calls Arrowtown home. Having recently returned to the company after a short stint overseas, Ben's realised that Central Otago is the place to be. Outside of work he can be found hiking or playing golf.

Joseph Allen-Perkins

Line Pilot

Joseph Allen-Perkins

Line Pilot

Originally from the Canterbury Plains, Joseph has decided he prefers Otago Planes and recently made the move south. You'll frequently find Joseph behind a guitar, in the squash court, or in his garage under his car which he works on in his spare time.

Rob Meili

Line Pilot

Rob Meili

Line Pilot

Rob has recently moved down to Queenstown from Christchurch to join our team. When he's not at the airport, you'll find him flying gliders and enjoying the running and mountain bikes trails.

Isabel Woodhouse

Line Pilot

Isabel Woodhouse

Line Pilot

Isabel is an Otago local and has a big passion for aviation. Outside of work, you will often find her in a dance studio or spending time with family and friends.

Annabel Ford

Line Pilot

Annabel Ford

Line Pilot

Annabel is originally from the North Island, but has moved down to Queenstown with her cat Margie, to continue her career in aviation. In her spare time she will be exploring her new home and catching up with friends.

Joe Kirby

Business Manager

Joe Kirby

Business Manager

Joe grew up just outside of London but decided to make the move over to New Zealand in January 2018 and landed in Queenstown in March. In winter you'll find him up the mountains and in summer playing frisbee golf! All year round he will be annoying colleagues with his terrible sense of humour.

Email:joe@glenorchyair.co.nz

Tomika Terry

Sales + Marketing Executive

Tomika Terry

Sales + Marketing Executive

Tom was born and raised in Queenstown. A lover of people and nature, having spent her childhood skiing, camping and doing anything outdoors. The tourism industry naturally came to her, most recently having worked in the Super Yacht Industry – yes, she has some Below Deck like stories to share if anyone is intrigued.

Email:tomika@glenorchyair.co.nz

Team

James Stokes

Megan George

Michael Rutherford

Will Clark

Jim Rooney

Ben Cooper

Joseph Allen-Perkins

Rob Meili

Isabel Woodhouse

Annabel Ford

Joe Kirby

Tomika Terry

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