Event Details
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Date: 22 September 2026
Venue: RFDS SANT | 1 Tower Rd, Adelaide Airport SA 5950, Australia
Registration Fee: FREE
CPD Points: 3 points
About the Event
Join the RMIA SA/NT Chapter for a practical look at how risk management principles are applied in high-reliability aviation environments, where safety, assurance and operational decision-making are critical.
Anthony Gibara, Executive General Manager Aviation at RFDS SA/NT, will explore how a mature Safety Management System supports effective risk management in complex operational settings. Drawing on the ICAO pillars of safety, Anthony will discuss how safety policy and objectives, safety risk management, safety assurance and safety promotion work together to identify hazards, manage uncertainty and support informed decision-making.
Brett Eaton, Head of Airside Operations at Adelaide Airport, will complement this perspective with a real-world case study on the displacement of a runway threshold. Through this example, Brett will demonstrate how risk assessments evolved as new information emerged, how controls were adapted throughout the project, and how near misses created valuable opportunities for learning and improvement.
Together, these presentations will connect risk management theory with practical application, offering insights into governance, assurance, continuous improvement and operational decision-making in high-reliability environments.
The evening will also include an exclusive tour of the RFDS SA/NT hangar facilities, giving attendees a behind-the-scenes look at one of Australia’s most complex and safety-critical aviation operations. Attendees will also have the opportunity to network with fellow risk, safety and aviation professionals and build connections across the risk management community.
The Speakers
Anthony Gibara
Executive General Manager Aviation, RFDS SA/NT
Brett Eaton
Head of Airside Operations, Adelaide Airport