AvSec Consulting Pty Ltd (AvSec) was formed in 2007 and provides a complete range of security consulting and training services.
Today, AvSec draws on the expertise of aviation and general security consultants from across the world. Our consultants have extensive experience as senior executives with airlines, airports, private sector security and with government and international authorities.
Our Directors
AvSec’s Directors are former Executive Security Managers with Qantas Airways.
Steve Lawson
Mr. Stephen (Steve) Lawson, is an internationally known expert on aviation security. He has over twenty years’ experience in aviation security in various security management roles with Qantas Airways, the Office of Transport Security and with AvSec Consulting, before which he served as a Police Detective.
Steve holds a Masters of Business Administration; a Graduate Certificate in Commerce; Diploma in Security and Risk Assessment; Diploma in Management; and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. He is a qualified Lead Auditor and holds an IATA Internal Auditor qualification. He is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Policing and writes regularly for Security Solutions Magazine.
William Dent
Mr. William (Bill) Dent, has over twenty years’ experience in security intelligence, threat and risk, both with the Australian Government and in the private sector where he worked for Qantas Airways as its International Security Risk Manager. Bill is a former member of ASIS International’s council on Global Terrorism, Political Instability and International Crime.
Bill holds a Bachelor of Arts; Masters of Business Administration; Diploma in Security and Risk Assessment; Diploma in Management; and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.. He is a qualified ICAO Auditor and Trainer and holds an IATA Internal Auditor qualification. He is Member of the Risk Management Institution of Australasia.