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About Us

Machjet International

Machjet International is a proudly locally owned and operated aviation company delivering trusted Air Charter, Cargo, and Aeromedical services across Australia, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, the South Pacific, and now expanding into the United States.

Our History

Founded in 2006 to support the operations of McDermott Aviation’s national firefighting fleet, Machjet was established to provide fast, flexible fixed-wing support—transporting crews, equipment, and critical parts to remote locations on time, every time. What began as a single King Air B200 has grown steadily into one of Australia’s most capable and respected fixed-wing charter operators.

Led by Simon and Abbie McDermott, Machjet’s commitment to reliability, safety, and innovation has transformed it from a local support wing into a world-class aviation provider. Today, the company operates a fleet of 13 fully owned aircraft across two permanent bases—Sunshine Coast and Cairns—with expanding reach across the Pacific and into America.

Who We Are Today

Machjet continues to deliver what others can’t:
mission-ready aviation solutions with local integrity and global capability.

We operate from our purpose-built 24/7 facilities—including a brand new multi-million dollar hangar and FBO at Sunshine Coast Airport, and full-service hangarage in Cairns—supporting VIP charter, aeromedical retrieval, cargo transport, government operations, and emergency response.

Our aircraft are maintained in-house by our engineering team, operated by highly qualified pilots, and supported by a dedicated operations and ground crew who keep safety, flexibility, and service at the core of everything we do.

Machjet International's Air Elite® accredited Fixed Base Operation (FBO) at Sunshine Coast Airport featuring premium aircraft, VIP facilities and aircraft handling services.
About Us

Locally Owned. Globally Connected.

  • 100% privately owned and Queensland-based

  • Operations across AU, PNG, NZ, South Pacific, and USA

  • Fleet of 13 aircraft including jets and turboprops

  • In-house engineering, training, and 24/7 operations

  • Trusted partner for governments, corporates, and critical care providers

  • Proud supporters of local communities, sports clubs, and regional initiatives

  • Proven track record in disaster management

 

Our Commitment

At Machjet, we believe that how you fly matters. Every mission is personal, every aircraft is ready, and every client receives our full attention—whether flying across the state or across the ocean.

Machjet International – built locally, trusted globally.

Machjet International Services:

Precision. Safety. Professionalism. Around the Clock.

Machjet International offers a complete suite of fixed-wing aviation services—delivered with unmatched reliability, professionalism, and care.

Operating from 24-hour Fixed Base Operations (FBO) at both Sunshine Coast and Cairns Airports, our facilities include private VIP lounges, executive boardrooms, pilot and crew rest areas, and dedicated ground support teams—ensuring every flight begins and ends with a seamless experience.

Our flight crew undergo recurrent training year-round to uphold the highest standards of safety, performance, and service. This commitment to excellence has earned us a loyal client base across government, corporate, aeromedical, and resource sectors.

We are:

  • BARS (Basic Aviation Risk Standard) Approved

  • Audited by Flight Safety Pty Ltd

  • Trusted by leaders in the oil, gas, and energy industries

  • A Member of the Australian Pipeline Industry Association (APIA)

Whether you require executive jet travel, critical care aeromedical transport, urgent cargo, or specialist FIFO operations—Machjet International delivers tailored aviation solutions with complete confidence.

For more information or immediate assistance, please contact us at +61 7 5457 0778. Our 24/7 Operations Team is ready to support your next mission.

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About Us

Safety management includes all areas of safety, security, health and environmental management. It holds the key to this organisation’s future and affects everything we do.

Machjet International has implemented a Safety Management System (SMS) to direct all personnel in the safe delivery of operations. SMS is a proactive, integrated approach to safety management and part of an overall management process that Machjet International has adopted to ensure that it’s operational goals can be achieved safely and effectively. SMS embraces the principle that the identification and management of risk increases the likelihood of accomplishing the mission. Hazards can be identified and dealt with systematically in a format, which facilitates continuous improvement and professionalism. Auditing and monitoring processes ensure that all activities are carried out in such a way as to minimise the risks inherent in-flight operations and support activities.

Management is committed to the SMS and has established leadership for the program and will continue to demonstrate, through everyday actions, the commitment to safety and its priority in the achievements of the organisation.

The processes in place in the SMS include the active involvement of all staff, managers and supervisors, who, through planning and review, will drive efforts for continuing improvement in safety and safety performance.  The key focus is the safe operations of airworthy aircraft.

Safety audits are essential components of the SMS.  These internal and external audits review systems, identify safety issues, prioritize safety issues, involve all personnel and enhance the safety of operations. 

  • Always operate in the safest manner practicable
  • Never take unnecessary risks
  • Familiarity and prolonged exposure without incident leads to a loss of appreciation of risk
  • Safe does not mean risk free
  • Everyone is responsible for the identification and management of risk
  • A culture of open reporting of all safety hazards in which management will not initiate disciplinary action against any personnel, who in good faith, due to unintentional conduct, disclose a hazard or safety incident

The health, wellbeing and safety of personnel are of paramount importance to Machjet International.  All individuals have a right to be safe when present at a Machjet International site.  Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD), when present in persons in the workplace, have the potential to increase risk of harm in the workplace and adversely impact upon fitness for work.

Machjet International has a duty of care to minimise the risk of accident, incident and injury in the workplace arising from the consumption of alcohol or other drugs.  The Company has a policy which outlines the strategies and processes that will be used to manage the risks associated with use, or recent use, of alcohol or other drugs by persons in the workplace.

Machjet International takes a multi-faceted approach that incorporates education, support, testing and performance management.  The policy is based on safety outcomes and not whether a positive test result is illicit or legal.  This policy also recognises permissible therapeutic drug use under the guidance of a physician or pharmacist.

Machjet International – Quality Assurance

Machjet International is an ISO 9001:2015 Certified company. Our Quality Management Systems have been audited by a third party (BSI) and are continually monitored to meet the statutory and regulatory requirements as well as our customer needs. 

Machjet International have implemented a Document Management System, which allows all employees and contractors to gain access via the internet to all forms, manuals and other related documents. 

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