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Phoenix Aviation is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada and was originally formed in 1989.

Our staff includes qualified airline instructors and check pilots. Their combined experience allows the operator the advantage of having  services tailor made for their specific operation. Training may be located at any base that suits the operator's needs

We are dedicated to the promotion of aviation safety by providing quality, cost effective training and support to the industry. Our services can be provided anywhere in the world and are tailored to satisfy the requirements of your local authority. We continue to work closely with Transport Canada as well as airlines, aviation companies, and regulatory bodies all over the world.

Here is our team:

  • John Barnes Sr. - Retired from Canadian Airlines in 1992 where he was a check pilot on the DC10 and B737 and instructor on the B744. Previous to commercial aviation, a flight instructor in the RAF on the AVRO Vulcan. President of Phoenix Aviation Resources.

  • John Barnes Jr. - Active line captain CRJ/CR7/CR9. Previously a check pilot with a Canadian based airline. Director of Training for Phoenix Aviation Resources.

  • Rick Zimmerman - Safety and Human Factors Specialist with a Canadian based airline.

  • Robert Tomkow - Active line pilot B777 (formerly A330/A340). Previously a check pilot with a Canadian based airline.

  • Patrick Fynes - Active check pilot DH8 100/300.

  • Ed Paterson - Active check pilot DH8 100/300.

  • Michael Loverock - Active check pilot DH8 100/300.

  • Jon Dueck - Regulatory Affairs. Flight Operations documentation. Active line pilot  B777.

  • Tammi Jacobi - Cabin Safety Specialist. Active Flight Attendant manager with a Canadian based airline.

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