About Us


Zeph Air Australia, based in Townsville, is a subsidiary of Koolardie Aviation Pty Ltd, a proudly 100% Australian-owned and locally operated company. Operating from our privately owned hangar, we ensure a smooth and seamless transition for you and your guests.

Safety isn’t just part of what we do, it’s the foundation of everything we do. From our rigorously maintained aircraft to our team of highly skilled and experienced pilots, every detail of our operation is built around keeping you safe in the skies.

We know that when you choose to fly with Zeph Air, you’re placing your trust in us and we take that responsibility seriously. Your safety and comfort are at the heart of every decision we make.

Our commitment goes well beyond aircraft and crew. At Zeph Air Australia, we’ve cultivated a strong, proactive safety culture that runs through every level of our organisation. Every team member is empowered to speak up, take initiative, and uphold the highest safety standards. We don’t wait for issues to arise, we anticipate, assess, and act early to ensure every flight is as secure as it is smooth.

Because at Zeph Air, safety isn’t just a checklist, it’s a mindset.


Our Values

At Zeph Air Australia, we offer experience through excellence. We offer our clients our extensive experience in aviation and safety to provide a safe and professional standard of operation all while maintaining competitive prices.

Our core value is client satisfaction through safety and efficiency.

Our other values include:

  • The growth of our safety culture that is paramount to our success.
  • Striving to constantly provide expertise and experience to all operations and therefore building long-lasting client relationships.
  • Providing a cost-effective charter solution whilst also sustaining achievable profit margins in order to maintain the standard of business that is expected of us.

Our Commitment to Safety

The culture of safety is paramount to our operations. Koolardie Aviation Pty Ltd has a Safety Management System that encompass the following aspects

  • Safety Management including Passenger Safety Briefing
  • Incident/Injury Reporting
  • Work Cover Administration
  • Hazard Identification and Risk Management
  • Hazardous Substances Management
  • Electrical Equipment
  • Noise Management
  • Manual Handling
  • Fitness for Work
  • Emergency Procedure, Survival and First Aid

Management is committed to informing WHSQ of all incidents that require notification

The company operations manual is approved and audited by CASA. Job & Environmental Safety Analysis reports can be supplied for any contract upon request.


Drug & Alcohol Policy

Koolardie Aviation has implemented the CASA approved "Drug and Alcohol Management Plan". The company has a zero tolerance towards drugs and alcohol in the work place

All new or contract staff are educated on the plan and the continual implementation and monitoring of the policy is adhered to.