Dr. Stevan Sipka

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Stevan Sipka is currently the Executive Manager of Aero-Partnerships at Western Sydney Airport, responsible for developing aero relationships and acting as the primary liaison with commercial cargo airlines. With 28 years of experience in the Aviation Industry, Stevan began his career as a Revenue Planning Analyst at Qantas Airways, where he held various managerial positions that provided him with extensive knowledge in revenue management, commercial sales, and strategic planning. After 17 years at Qantas, Stevan took on the role of General Manager of Revenue Planning at Virgin Australia, where he successfully established a new department to drive the organization’s commercial strategy. In August 2013, he joined Air Serbia as part of a transformative project aimed at re-launching the airline, eventually becoming the VP for the Asia Pacific region. In 2016, Stevan started lecturing Aviation students at the University of New South Wales, focusing on airline marketing strategies and airport planning. His dedication to creating a positive working environment at Western Sydney Airport reflects his passion for the region and his desire to leverage his extensive industry experience to contribute significantly to the business.

Research Interests

Experience

Executive Manager Aero-Partnerships

2016-01-01 — Present

Western Sydney Airport • Sydney, Australia

Responsible for developing aero relationships and acting as the primary liaison with commercial cargo airlines.

General Manager Revenue Planning

— Present

Virgin Australia • Australia

Led the formation of a new department to drive the organization’s commercial strategy and revenue forecasting.

VP Asia Pacific

2014-09-01 — Present

Air Serbia • Asia Pacific

Responsible for developing and implementing Air Serbia’s Sales and Distribution strategy in the Asia Pacific region.

Awards

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Engagement Community Service Award

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Dean Science's Staff Excellence Award

Courses

AVIA2501 Airline Marketing Strategies AVIA5006 Airport Planning

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.