Ged has been with the foundation of AIAC since his first flight lesson with Johnson Aviation. After a career in secondary and tertiary teaching he transitioned into flight training which has been his career for over a decade.

For the past 6 years he has been responsible for instructor standardisation and training, simulation management, and training resource development. The quality of the training resources on offer to the students studying at the college are the result of many years of diligent review and improvement.

With training qualifications for Flight instructor ratings and endorsements including Multi-engine Aeroplane, Instrument ratings, Design Feature and Night VFR as well as a Flight Examiner rating, Ged is well placed to head a fantastic team whose combined experience spans decades in all areas of aviation.

James Johnston was a pioneer of pilot training in the Kempsey/Port Macquarie area from 1991 when he founded Johnston Aviation, now known as the Australian International Aviation College.

Over the last 30 years, James has built a professional Australian flight training school which has the reputation of being one of the best in the country. James has trained many of Australia's current airline captains and first officers, as well as flight instructors. He has flown in the airlines, corporate jet charter, and worked as an instructor, check and training captain and flight examiner during his career.

James currently holds an Airline Transport Pilot's Licence, Grade 1 Multi-Engine Instructor Rating, a Flight Examiner Rating and has conducted over 2,500 flight tests as an examiner. His vast aviation experience is unparalleled in general aviation, and it is with this knowledge that he is able to mentor junior instructors and continue to improve upon aviation safety and standards throughout his career.