Ronald John Yates

Background

Yates, Ronald John was born on September 17, 1923 in Sydney.

Education

Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, University Sydney, 1944. Postgraduate in metal fatigue, University of California at Los Angeles, 1953.

Career

With Qantas Airways Ltd., since 1946, director engineering and maintenance Sydney, 1971—1976, deputy general manager, chief operating officer, 1976—1982, deputy chief executive, 1982—1984, chief executive, since 1984. Chairman visiting committee University New South Wales School Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Sydney, 1975—1985. Adviser Avaition Industry Advisory Council, Canberra, Australia, 1975—1985.

Executive member Transport Industries Advisory Council, 1976—1985. Member Meteorology Policy Committee, Melbourne, since 1984. With Royal Australian Air Force, 1943-1946.

Achievements

• Ronald John Yates has been listed as a noteworthy airline executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow: Royal Aeronautical Society (president Australian division 1983-1985). Member: Oreint Airlines Association (executive committee assembly president 1985), International Air Transport Association (executive committee 1985), Institution Engineers (Australia), Royal Aeronautical Association, Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron.

Interests

• Golf, swimming.

Connections

Married Patricia Mary McMahon, November 24, 1945. Children: Christopher, Peter, Robert, Catherine.

Spouse:

Patricia Mary McMahon

child:

Peter Yates

child:

Christopher Yates

child:

Robert Yates

child:

Catherine Yates