Who we are
Gunggandji Aerospace is a 100% Indigenous and Australian Defence Force veteran owned aerospace consultancy.
We aim to inspire and enable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and Australian defence force veterans to pursue careers in emerging sovereign industries, while providing a broad range of high-quality defence, aviation and space based consulting services.
What we do
Building Career Pathways Together
We inspire and equip Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and Australian Defence Force (ADF) veterans with tailored career development opportunities to thrive in the dynamic world of emerging sovereign industries.
Professional Consultancy Services
We provide a comprehensive range of high-quality services:
Defence Consulting
Airfield Consulting
Aviation Consulting
Space Consulting
ORAT Change Management
Project Management
Global Logistics
Aerospace Research & Development
Exploring Australia’s Stars. We champion innovation by pushing the boundaries of what's possible in aerospace and defence, staying at the forefront of technological advancements. We combine our extensive aerospace and defence expertise with Indigenous cultural knowledge systems, to create informed research and development initiatives.
How we got started
Gunggandji Aerospace was born from the inspiration of Daniel Joinbee, a proud Gunggandji man, RAAF veteran, and former DFAT officer. While indirectly consulting in aerospace, Daniel recognised a powerful opportunity. An Indigenous-owned company could revolutionise Australian industry by creating new pathways into aviation, space, and emerging technology.
Gunggandji Aerospace is proudly led by a team of Indigenous Defence Force veterans. We leverage innovative problem-solving to deliver exceptional results for our clients, ensuring a lasting positive impact for the nation.
Meet The Team
Daniel Joinbee
Founder & CEO
Daniel embodies Gunggandji Aerospace's innovative spirit, bringing a wealth of aerospace and defence expertise to the table. From public service to international projects, and as a dedicated champion for the Indigenous community, his diverse background fuels a deep understanding of industry, culture and a passion for progress.
He has tackled fast-paced challenges and delivered dynamic solutions. Daniel has been recognised with the Australia Day Medallion and 2023 Indigenous Space Leader of the Year award.
Shaped by his Air Force service and entrepreneurial spirit, Daniel champions First Nations Australians while leading Gunggandji Aerospace to new heights. He's a true visionary shaping the future of aerospace.
Michael Mihalic
Director of Aviation Projects
A seasoned aviation professional with over 15 years of air traffic control experience (civil and military), Michael brings a wealth of knowledge to Gunggandji Aerospace. His expertise is bolstered by a strong academic foundation in aviation management, human factors, and safety. As Director of Aviation Projects, Michael has been instrumental since our inception, guiding our projects with skill and experience.
Ryan Mihalic
Company Assistant
Ryan leverages his organisational and administrative expertise to keep Gunggandji Aerospace running seamlessly. Joining the team in January 2023, he tackles internal operations with efficiency while also extending his support to external activities, ensuring successful project execution.
Jacob Gillmeister-Denyer
Mechatronic Engineer
Since joining in 2023, Jacob, a proud Kamilaroi man, brings a powerful blend of mechatronics and software engineering expertise to Gunggandji Aerospace. His contributions to various Defence communications projects have been instrumental, and his passion for innovation promises even greater achievements.