Alistair Dorward
CEO Sharp Airlines

"The service provided by Angela are unique within our industry in that Angela’s lived experience as a pilot and former aviation business owner provide her with a great depth of understanding of the industry, it’s stresses and challenges and provide the perfect platform to offer support, counselling and assistance. Our team are able to reach out and contact Angela in strict confidence at any time ... "

Stephen Coyle
Airline Captain

"I came across Angela at a time when my aviation career had accelerated out of COVID at a pace I felt I almost couldn’t keep up with. I had gone from an operation I was comfortable in to one in which I quickly rose through the ranks and was flying in new territory. Being overwhelmed was an understatement! I felt buried and burnt out. ... "

Capt. Wayne Martin
PhD, Convenor and CEO PACDEFF

Retired Airline Pilot and Aviation Human Factors Specialist

"Angela Garvey was a speaker on Day 1 of the PACDEFF CRM and Aviation Human Factors Conference in Brisbane, over the 12th and 13th of September 2023. Her presentation, “The Unseen Hole in the Swiss Cheese – the Lack of Care and Support for People (and their Families) in General Aviation”, was breathtaking, and ... "

Carola Woods
Commercial Pilot

At 52 years of age, I decided to pursue a career change… in aviation! To have Angela as a point of contact from day one, with the encouragement to back myself was priceless… absolutely priceless. It is inspirational to have access to someone who has walked the steps ahead of you, someone not in competition with you and genuinely rooting for you to succeed, and this is Angela 100%.

Shannon Duggan
Pilatus PC-12 Commercial Pilot

"Self-doubt is insidious and during COVID there seemed to be more setbacks than wins. Having someone in your corner checking in on you and helping refocus or highlight avenues you might not have realized, kept me motivated. ... "

Shana Delaney
Commercial Pilot

"I am incredibly grateful to Angela for her dedication to helping me navigate through the challenges of returning to flying after an extended break. Her commitment to supporting women in the aviation industry is not only admirable but also crucial for fostering diversity and inclusivity within our field ... "

Donna Diaz
Operations Professional

"Angela Garvey who came into my life at a time I was struggling to find any sense of what had happened to me. My confidence was never lower, my belief system in tatters and I was not able to trust anyone. I thought that I would never work in the aviation industry again but Angela saw something in me that I could not see in myself at that time. Her support, encouragement, empathy and compassion kept me going. ... "

Kalen Turner
Airline Pilot - First Officer

"I can honestly say I wouldn't be where I am today without Angela’s help and connection to the broader aviation industry. Not only has Angela supported me through a really tough time, but has also assisted me with the path back to flying through her large range of connections within the aviation industry ... "

Joe Liao
Commercial Pilot

Grade 2 Flight Instructor

"Angela Garvey is a truly passionate member of the Australian aviation community, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have been taken under her wing as a mentee.
Finishing flight training and stepping into the professional world of aviation as a flight instructor was one of the most exciting and challenging times of my life. Having Angela’s support during that transition made all the difference to my growth as a commercial pilot.
Angela has a rare ability to make you feel truly seen, supported, and understood.  ... "

Shane Tobin

Chief Executive Officer/Director/Senior Instructor  |  UPRT Australia

"Through her initiative Navigating Aviation, Angela has provided invaluable assistance to numerous aviation professionals in a remarkably short time. Her experience within the aviation sector, combined with her personal journey through adversity, affords her a unique capacity for professionalism, empathy, and insight that is unmatched within the industry. ... ...