Managing Director

David Skinner

Background

I am Aerospace Engineer at heart. I love everything Aviation, Space, Drones, Robotics and business. I’m just interested in all things science, technology, education, arts, maths. (STEAM)

I founded Bask Industries Pty Ltd in 2008 and it became Bask Aerospace Pty Ltd since March 2017, to reflect the business name that we were trading under. We stock a range of parts and design & build drones in Melbourne, AU for any application.

Where I have worked

Qualifications

Licenses & Certificates

I live with the effects of a stroke everyday. I don’t let it get in my way, but here’s…

How to work with me

Meetings before 12pm

I'm at my best in the morning. Let's meet before midday.

Give me time to speak

I have expressive dysphasia and dyspraxia. I may speak slowly or need a moment to find the words.

Afternoon fatigue

My energy drops in the afternoon. Don't expect me to perform at my best.

Right-sided weakness

Can't use my right hand, so expect a left-handed handshake.

Stroke Survivor

My story

Stroke

I had an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) rupture in June 2019 while on holidays in Queensland.
T-0

Journey

Spent five hours getting to a hospital that could perform the life saving surgery that I needed.
T+5h

Surgery

Doctors and nurses did everything they could, but every stroke is different and they didn't know how I would fare.
T+6h

Coma

I was in a coma for 10 days and ICU for about two weeks. Proudly wearing the scar from my surgical airway.
D+10

Rehab

At the start of rehab I could not walk, move my right arm, or talk. My rehab is still ongoing.
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Home

I spent six months in hospital & rehab, and came home in December 2019.
M+6