Hales takes on airport GM’s role
WHEN Wellcamp airport in Toowoomba was little more than a patch of dirt, Sara Hales joined the team as community liaison consultant.
As part of that role, Ms Hales would spend countless hours on the road visiting the airport’s neighbours and speaking with schools and other community interest groups.
Four years later Ms Hales has been appointed as Wellcamp airport’s new general manager.
She will officially step into the role on Tuesday, May 2.
The much-coveted role oversees the day-to-day running of the multi-million-dollar domestic passenger and international cargo airport.
“I believe in what the airport can achieve for our community and look forward to continuing to work with our team to ensure its success,” she said.
Prior to stepping into the GM shoes Ms Hales was the airport’s commercial manager.
She led the establishment of the international cargo business at Wellcamp Airport, making all commercial and operational arrangements for the start of Cathay Pacific’s 747-8f weekly cargo service to Hong Kong in November 2016.
She also managed government departmental negotiations for the airport’s international operations, including the Cathay Pacific operation and the TSBE Access China flight to Shanghai in October 2016.
Ms Hales is looking forward to leading the airport business and building upon successes.