A/Pr Tarryn Kille
| Name | A/Pr Tarryn Kille |
|---|---|
| Email Address | tarryn.kille@unisq.edu.au |
| Job Title | Associate Professor (Aviation and Logistics) |
| Qualifications | BSc Curtin, GCertHigherEd Griffith, GCTourEnvi&CultHertg Tas, MBA Murdoch, PhD Griffith |
| Department | School of Business |
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Biography
Tarryn Kille commenced her aviation career as a professional pilot and flight instructor. Whilst working in General Aviation, she complimented her technical qualifications with an undergraduate degree in Aviation at Curtin University. Awarded an Advanced Flying Scholarship from the Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators and after completing a Master of Business Administration, majoring in Aviation Management, Tarryn decided to pursue a career in management and training within the aviation industry. She has held various roles with a number of organizations from General Aviation charter operators and flight schools to full service and low cost airlines. Prior to joining USQ as a Senior Lecturer in USQ Aviation, Tarryn held the role as Director, Aviation Undergraduate Studies at Griffith University. Tarryn held a senior management position as Manager, Policy and Business Development within the Air Transport Operations Group of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. Tarryn has also held a position as a member of the Operations Panel with the International Civil Aviation Organization. Tarryn completed her PhD which focussed on the economic sustainability of Australian regional aviation. Tarryn’s research has focussed on blended and online tertiary education in an effort to create interactive learning, and skill development opportunities for students working in rural, remote and regional locations. Tarryn has also extended her education research into the field of capacity building by investigating the training motivations and behaviours of young people seeking to enhance their employability skills after suffering significant career challenges or facing industries experiencing job shortages. Her research has been translated into practical actions that intend to advise educational institutions, policy makers and young people through targeted capacity, skill and resilience building strategies.
Employment
| Position | Organisation | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor | University of Southern Queensland | 2017 |
Expertise
Air transport management
Regional Aviation
Air transport logistics
e-Learning in Tertiary Education
Advancing Young Women in Rural, Regional and Remote Enterprises
Teaching
AVN8101 Managing Operations in Aviation
AVN5101 Aviation Management
AVN5105 Introduction to Aviation Research
AVN5106 Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
AVN8104 Aviation Research (Part A)
AVN8105 Aviation Research (Part B)
MBA8001 Leveraging Your Leadership Identity
Fields of Research
- 350901. Air transportation and freight services
- 399999. Other education not elsewhere classified
- 440406. Rural community development
BSc
Curtin
2000
GCertHigherEd
Griffith
2014
GCTourEnvi&CultHertg
Tas
2021
MBA
Murdoch
2007
PhD
Griffith
2016
Current Supervisions
| Research Title | Supervisor Type | Level of Study | Commenced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modelling the entry pattern of start-up Chinese low-cost carriers: Experience from 9 Air | Associate Supervisor | Masters | 2025 |
| The `Wicked Problems¿ in aviation Cabin Crew safety | Associate Supervisor | Doctoral | 2025 |
| A comparative study of the operational efficiency of low-cost carriers during pre- and post-Covid-19 eras: China and Southeast Asia | Associate Supervisor | Doctoral | 2023 |
| The key factors influencing female recruitment and retention within the Australian aviation industry, specifically Air Traffic Control (ATC). | Principal Supervisor | Doctoral | 2022 |
| THE EFFECT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BETWEEN AIRLINE MANAGEMENT AND PILOTS ON PILOT MOTIVATION LEVELS, AND IMPLICATIONS FOR FLIGHT SAFETY, IN A POST-COVID-19 GLOBAL AVIATION ENVIRONMENT. | Principal Supervisor | Doctoral | 2021 |
| Risk Factors Contributing to Passengers Choice among Australian Airlines | Principal Supervisor | Doctoral | 2020 |
Completed Supervisions
| Research Title | Supervisor Type | Level of Study | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antecedents of the entrepreneurial mindset of young rural, regional and remote (RRR) women and their intention to engage in entrepreneurial behaviour | Associate Supervisor | Doctoral | 2024 |
| Maintenance Check Flight Accidents (A New Approach to Air Safety Investigations) | Principal Supervisor | Doctoral | 2023 |
| How safe are the Australian aviation safety regulations and what does 'safety' really mean anyway? How aviation accidents can provide a reality-based conception of safety and why it matters | Principal Supervisor | Doctoral | 2022 |
| AN INVESTIGATION OF HOW COGNITIVE FLEXIBILITY AND ACTIVE COPING STRATEGIES INFLUENCE PILOTS¿ STRESS LEVELS WHEN WORKING IN A HIGH-RISK ENVIRONMENT | Principal Supervisor | Doctoral | 2022 |
| Directions in Australian General Aviation: Contemporary issues in planning and policy | Associate Supervisor | Doctoral | 2021 |
| Flight instrument monitoring: The effect of crew resource management and unexpected events on monitoring performance | Principal Supervisor | Doctoral | 2021 |
| Exploring the Effects of Threat and Error Management on Australian General Aviation | Associate Supervisor | Doctoral | 2019 |
| The role of communication in aviation maintenance and its relation to trust | Associate Supervisor | Doctoral | 2019 |