About Alacon Aero

Who we are

We are consultants passionate about innovative technology and solutions to complex aviation problems, with diverse expertise in crewed and uncrewed aviation across the civil and defence sectors. We are practical perfectionists, and we tell clients how it is: honest, jargon-free advice with no bureaucracy.

Where we work

Our clients include airlines, manufacturers, regulators, Defence and emerging aviation start-ups across Australia, New Zealand, South-East Asia and the South West Pacific, and we have worked internationally beyond these regions. Our experience in both emerging and developed markets gives clients a broad perspective.

Our ethos

• Be bold. Push past the status quo with new and progressive ideas.
• Chase simplicity. Complexity paralyses organisations. Simplicity avoids waste, gives clarity and builds trust.
• Outperform. Create an environment where we and the client can think big and pursue excellence.

Simon Ozanne

Simon is the owner and director of Alacon Aero, which he founded in 2017. He is a commercial and military pilot, a former check and training captain on the Saab 340, C-130 and C-27J, and holds a CASA ATPL(A) and FAA ATP.

• Head of Safety at Corporate Air (Link Airways): led safety management and quality system activities
• Director, Recreational Aviation Australia (board governance, compliance and performance)
• Airlift capability planner: led multidisciplinary planning teams supporting international airlift
• Senior consultant on a Defence mission-planning system project
• Certified flight simulator evaluator; aviation risk and non-technical skills facilitator
• BSc Computer Science; Advanced Diplomas in Aviation and Integrated Risk Management; Graduate Diplomas in Strategic Leadership and Portfolio Management; Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Who you work with

For work that needs other expertise, we engage specialist consultants as subcontractors, so you get the right people for each engagement. For example, one key contractor has an engineering and load planning background.