Delivering Enhanced Solutions through innovation and superior performance

BEAK has a highly qualified engineering capability in the fields of mechanical, electrical, maritime and aeronautical engineering.

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ABOUT US

Our superior quality, performance & reliability is acknowledged by major international aerospace and defence forces.

BEAK is a wholly Australian owned company that was originally established to provide support to the aviation systems on board Royal Australian Navy (RAN) ships, in particular the RAST helicopter landing system. BEAK is Australia’s only manufacturer of aviation ground power equipment with over 400 in service globally.

Based in Australia, Beak has representation and alliances in Canada, US, Asia, Middle East, Europe, Norway and the UK. Our approach to business covers a global market.

Providing specialist services to Australian and International Defence organisations, BEAK’s core business is the maintenance and repair of helicopter landing and recovery equipment, fluid management systems, flight deck fittings, signature management systems and visual landing aids used on warships.

Our Mission

It is the mission of BEAK to holistically sustain and enhance commercial and defence products and services for the global market. This is consistently achieved with the support of a skilled, professional and motivated team

PROVIDING SPECIALIST SERVICESd

There are over 400 BEAK GPUs in service throughout the world.

Testing and Certification

Testing and certification on RAN vessels of RAST, ASIST, VLA (visual landing aids), marine hangar doors, 400Hz and communications systems.

Maintenance

Warship aircraft support systems including RAST, ASIST, 400Hz conversion and electrical systems, aircraft handlers and GSE.

Provision

RAST, MANTIS and ASIST training for ADF personnel

Repair

Global short notice repairs for all represented Defence systems and equipment

Installation

Installation of warship aircraft support systems including RAST, ASIST, 400Hz converters, signature management systems and fluid handling systems.

Calibration

Calibration and repair of electronic test equipment, military RF firing systems, Explosive Ordnance Disposal ROV/RPVs, portable and fixed X-Ray systems.

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PEOPLE BEHIND BEAK

Meet Our Team

Trent Richards

General Manager

Trent is regarded as a Subject Matter Expert within the areas of Supply Chain and General management. Trent maintains proven management and leadership abilities which include highly developed interpersonal and communication skills coupled with a proven aptitude in developing, influencing and maintaining productive and cost effective working relationships with strategic partners and stakeholders on a national and global front. Trent’s credentials include Masters Degrees in both Supply Chain and Business innovation. He also maintains numerous accreditations that he received during his 18 years’ service with the Royal Australian Navy.

Kal Desai

CFO

Kal is a qualified Chartered Accountant and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia. He began is career in 1998 and was part of the BHP Billiton graduate scheme. Kal then moved to the UK in 2002 where he worked in large multinational businesses across the telecommunications and media industries. In 2009 Kal was offered the opportunity to work in the UAE where he was a key lead in the successful sale of a local media business to Thomson Reuters. In October 2015 Kal relocated back to Australia to take up the CFO position with BEAK where he will be responsible for the financial and strategic direction of the Company.tributions towards technology and innovative solutions.

Phil Shirley

Business Development

Phil brings 24 years of naval experience to BEAK Engineering. His qualifications in the aeronautical field include a Diploma in Aircraft Engineering Airframes and Engines and a Certificate in Engineering Aircraft Metal Fabrication. He was heavily involved in the development of rotary wing operations for the ADF Special Forces. His non aeronautical qualifications span from Clearance Diving to Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Counter Terrorism. Phil’s management credentials include Certificate IV’s in Frontline Management and Training and Assessment and is a certified Quality Assurance Inspector.

Bryan McMaster

WA Manager

Bryan is a Procurement Professional with over 30 years' experience withindiverse Engineering businesses. And has spent the last 15 years supportingthe Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy sustainment programs. He is CIPSAaccredited and Qualified ,with a post graduate Diploma in Procurement andSupply . He has a passion for supporting the ADF and is also Vice Presidentof Fremantle Navy Club.

WHAT WE OFFER

Our Product

G20 90kVA GPU

G19 90kVA GPU Dual Output

H02 21kW Load Bank

H03 81 kW, 400Hz Load Bank

Curtiss-Wright Indal Aircraft Handling Systems

Deshons GSE Equipment

Langa Industrial Products

Light Structures Products

MANTIS

Shamrock Industries Products

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Our Partners & Clients

40

Years in the Industry

OUR PROOF OF EXCELLENCE

Accreditations

We pride ourselves on being responsive to customer deadlines and are committed to providing quality products and services that provide value for money for our customers. BEAK is certified to ISO 9001:2015. BEAK is an active member of the Australian Industry & Defence Network (AIDN) Vic and holds a Deed with the Australian Defence Department under the Defence Recognised Supplier Scheme (DRSS).