Pilot

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Even as young as six years old, Nathan knew he wanted to be a pilot- specifically a fighter pilot in the Royal Australian Air Force.

Nathan had his first flight at the controls of an aircraft at the age of 10 (after borrowing every cushion in the flight school so he could see over the panel) and hasn't looked back since.

Nathan commenced his training in 2011, completing his first solo at 15, and obtaining his recreational licence at the age of 16 - before he was legally allowed to drive a car. 

Nathan joined the RAAF in 2014 as a pilot trainee, moving him one step closer to his dream

The accident, and loss of his hand, obviously impacted his ability to fly. There were even doubts that he would ever fly again. Despite this, returning to the air was a rehabilitation goal from day one.

After being fitted with his advanced myoelectric hand, Nathan returned to the air shortly thereafter- only two months after the accident. Nathan went on to successfully regain his licence approximately six months after the bus rollover.

Nathan currently holds a Commercial Pilot Licence with a number of endorsements, in addition to a and Flight Instructor Rating and Multi-Engine Command Instrument Rating. Having shared his passion for flying as a Flight Instructor at the Northern Rivers Aero Club in Lismore between 2018-2022, Nathan joined the team at Matt Hall Racing as a charter pilot and operations assistant in October 2022.

In early 2021, Nathan had the incredible honour of being named as the 2020 CASA Wings Awards Young Achiever of the Year. He is actively continuing to purse his aerobatic goals, including placing first in his first aerobatic competition in 2023.