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Dale Floyd - The Coast Dog - Dale has been maintaining and flying aircraft for 35 years. A “West Coast” guy, he grew up on Vancouver Island and has worked in the area for most of his career. Not only is he experienced on most light aircraft but has endorsements on heavy turbo-prop and wide body jets. As an AME he is licenced for aircraft and structures. In addition to his maintenance experience he has also accumulated well over 10,000 hours as a pilot most of that time being on floats and amphibs in aircraft up to the DHC-6 Twin Otter. Dale has the reputation of a "Can do" person and will be happy to discuss any of your maintenance issues or pilot requirements with you.
Barry Mackay-AME- Barry has been working on airplanes since the early 80's. His experience goes from small singles through Beavers, Otters, DC3's to turbine equipment like KingAirs, Twin Otters F-27's Metro's 767's Etc. He is also trained in Avionics which makes him a very valuable member of the team.
Frank Hennessey-Pilot - Frank has accumulated well over 20,000 hours of flying and has flown all over the world. From DC3's in Africa to TwinOtters in the Arctic and the Indian Ocean, he is one of those guys who has "Been there, done that". Frank has a wealth of knowledge to share with any pilot who is upgrading their aircraft, or simply would like to know how to operate theirs more efficiently and safely.
George Imada - Welder - George is a local guy who is an avid dirt bike rider who also raced in his younger days. An extremely accomplished welder, he has been welding aircraft parts for over 20 years. His specialty is parts of turbine engines so it makes tubular structural repairs or exhaust parts of your average piston engine airplane seem pretty simple.
Tom Lindsay - Structures Engineer- Tom learned how to fly through the Air Cadets in the 60’s and the passion never left him. Deciding to change careers in the 80’s he chose aircraft structures and hasn’t looked back. With his experience, any structures job, from float repairs to major modifications on large jets, are routine.
Chuck Ellsworth - Pilot/Consultant- Chuck has over 50 years experience in aviation. He has more licences and certifications than most of us could even imagine in our wildest dreams. He started crop dusting tobacco fields with a J3 cub and went on to be a pilot of unparalleled ability and became not only the Chief Pilot of commercial operations, but a water bomber pilot of great regard, an airshow pilot with a great reputation, and even a movie star! www.chuckellsworth.com
Brent Rothwell - Apprentice AME/Machinist- Brent is our new addition to the team, he is a Vancouver Island guy who spent part of his childhood at Qualicum Airport were his parents flew. His hard work is complimented by his past experience of being a machinist and his years on a farm.
Bob Hartin - Great guy/Dale's business mentor/Student pilot extrodinaire- Bob was Chucks best buddy when they were hanging out in the 50's and most people would not want to hear the stories they have. Bob is one of those guys who everyone loves from the first time they meet him.
Madison LeMesurier - Receptionist/Stores/Tech Records- Madison is who keeps us organized she is a very talented lady who has her commercial license with multi -IFR + float endorsement. You will be hearing her on the Georgia straights frequency soon bouncing her way up and down the coast in a floatplane.
Stephan Mackenzie - The Brains behind it all (ya right!! LOL..)
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