Unlock Your Value with Av8 Intel
Av8 Intel translates aviation best practice into practical outcomes for businesses seeking to go to the next level.
About Av8 Intel
Av8 Intel is an Australian aviation consultancy specialising in engineering program management, supplier performance, and operational governance. Founded by aviation executive Simon Locke, Av8 Intel brings over three decades of frontline and senior leadership experience across major fleet programs, airworthiness compliance, and commercial negotiations.
We partner with airlines, OEMs, and aviation service providers to drive clarity, control, and confidence across complex projects — from aircraft delivery and interior programs to supplier recovery and industrial relations strategy.
Whether you're navigating a one-off challenge or reshaping long-term performance, our flexible engagement model — from casual consultations to embedded partnerships — ensures you get the right expertise at the right time.
At Av8 Intel, we don't just identify problems — we Diagnose, Develop, and Deliver practical solutions that work in the real world.
Business Consulting Services
Operations
Streamline and optimise your operations through process reviews, resource alignment, and governance enhancements to improve efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Organisational Development
Support structural reviews, leadership capability uplift, and change management initiatives to align workforce performance with strategic business objectives.
Technology and Business Metrics
Enable data-driven decision-making by integrating operational technologies with tailored performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting frameworks.
Supplier Recovery Programs
Deliver targeted interventions to stabilise underperforming suppliers through root cause analysis, performance frameworks, and collaborative turnaround plans.
Aircraft Specification and Delivery Programs
Manage end-to-end aircraft delivery programs including configuration definition, contractual oversight, OEM liaison, and entry-into-service coordination.
Industrial Relations
Provide strategy and guidance for engaging with unions, aligning workforce agreements with business goals, and managing change in regulated environments.
Program Offerings
Ongoing Partnerships and Support
Depending on your needs we can offer the following services
Casual Consultations
Flexible, on-demand expertise for when you need quick insights or targeted advice. Ideal for organisations seeking experienced guidance on specific aviation engineering, operational, or compliance matters without long-term commitments.
Fixed Term Contracts
Project-based support for defined outcomes. Whether managing aircraft deliveries, recovering supplier performance, or conducting process reviews, we provide dedicated capability over an agreed timeframe to meet your objectives.
On-going partnerships
Strategic collaboration for sustained impact. We work alongside your leadership and operational teams to embed improvements, build internal capability, and ensure long-term program success across fleet, supplier, and governance functions.
Consultation programs
Any or all options can be provided depending on your needs and situation
Diagnose
We assess the current state of your programs, processes, and supplier performance. Through audits, health checks, and stakeholder interviews, we identify root causes, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Develop
We co-design fit-for-purpose solutions tailored to your business context. This includes process redesign, capability uplift, governance frameworks, commercial strategies, and recovery roadmaps.
Deliver
We support or lead implementation to ensure planned improvements are executed. With a focus on operational results and cultural alignment, we drive sustainable outcomes from program initiation to closure.
Contact Us
Let's discuss how we can help you.
At Av8 Intel, we offer specialised, hands-on aviation consulting backed by decades of industry expertise, focusing on tailored solutions for aircraft delivery programs, supplier management, and operational excellence. Our unique approach integrates best practice aviation strategies with a deep understanding of business governance, ensuring measurable improvements for both aviation and non-aviation sectors.
