Promoting the Shared Interests of the BC Aviation Community Since 1926

The British Columbia Aviation Council, established in 1936, is a member-driven organization that represents and promotes the shared interests of the aviation community. In contributing to the development of a strong aviation sector we communicate and exchange information with a broad cross section of related organizations. We are also proactive in our communications with both provincial and federal levels of government.

The Council participates on committees such as the NAV Canada Advisory Committee, the Lower Mainland Airports Working Group, the Floatplane Operators Association and the Winter Olympics Aviation Committee.

The British Columbia Aviation Council is a charitable society established under the Societies Act.

Vision

The primary objectives of the BCAC are:

• to promote, stimulate and encourage the safe and orderly development, growth and advancement of aviation and aerospace

• engage in fund-raising activities in support of education and training of human resources to meet the skill requirements of aviation and aerospace

• provide communications and information services to members and provide members with networking opportunities

• co-operate with any society, body or organization toward the attainment of the objects of the Council, and, if deemed advisable by the Board to welcome a member of such society, body or organization

Board & Executive

The BCAC Board is comprised of up to 15 members drawn from a broad cross-section of the BC aviation community. The full Board meets quarterly to discuss Council business.

Committees are struck from Board members to lead various networking activities or present positions on government policy.

2009 / 2010 Board

In alphabetical order:

Blake, Jim
Chair of the Prince George Airport Authority since its formation in 2001.  Former Vice President of the College of New Caledonia.  Chair and Director of Initiatives Prince George promoting economic development for the past 12 years.

Cowan, Chris
For the previous fourteen years, Chris has held Sales and Operational positions with Kelowna Flightcraft Air Charter Ltd. in Vancouver and Kelowna.  He currently is involved in two programs: Flight Operations Quality Assurance and Safety Management Systems.  Chris served as a Director of BCAC from 1997 – 2003.

Duncan, Mark (Secretary)
Former Regional Director General Pacific, Transport Canada; Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Canadian Air Transportation Security Administration (CATSA).  Currently, President, AeroEdge Consulting.

Hall, Dr. John
Designated Transport Canada Civil Aviation Medical Examiner; former Regional Director, BC Civil Aviation Air Search & Rescue, Kootenay Region; founding member of Selkirk College, Castlegar; BCAC member since 1968.  Holds a Commercial pilots license.  Currently Chair, Castlegar Airport Advisory Committee.

Harrold, Scott
Past Treasurer and Chairman of BC Aviation Council; twelve terms as Chairman, Canadian Business Aviation Association—Pacific Region; and represents CBAA interests on Security Advisement Committee and Aviation Committee for 2010 Olympics.  Currently, General Manager, Landmark Aviation.

Kennedy, Patricia
Background in management accounting and teaching.  Former Chairman of Air Transport Association of Canada.  Currently, CEO of the Pacific Flying Club, Delta.

McGee, Jack
Former Colonel, Canadian Air Force and Base Commander, CFB Comox.  Served as Dean of Science and Technology at George Brown College, Toronto, and President of St. Clair College, Windsor, Ontario.  Awarded a Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa) from the University of Windsor.  Currently, President and CEO of the Justice Institute of British Columbia.

Matthews, Mike (Chair)
Former Lt. Colonel, Canadian Air Force.  Former Transport Canada Regional Director General, Aviation-Pacific; Vice President-Operations, Vancouver International Airport; Senior Vice President, Planning, InterVISTAS Consulting Inc.; BCAC Director, 1998-2005. Currently Executive Consultant, InterVISTAS Consulting Inc. and Chair of the Lower Mainland Airports Working Group.

Miller, George
Former Colonel, Base Commander CFB Moose Jaw and Leader of the Snowbirds.   Past Chairman of BCAC.  Leader of the Fraser Blues flying demonstration team.  Currently President of AVCON Consulting as operator of Langley Regional Airport.

Molloy, Jamie
Holds a Private Pilots License, fixed wing land and sea, as well as an Ultralight Aeroplane Instructor Rating.  Attended the University of Victoria, in the study of Earth and Ocean Science.  Represents the commercial floatplane industry as an advisor to the 2010 Olympic Aviation Integrated Security Unit.  Guest lectures at BCIT on the subject of Safety Management System.  Currently, Vice President, Aviation and Corporate Safety with Harbour Air Seaplanes.

Ohrn, Ken
Ken is a former Canadian Forces fighter pilot, with two Engineering degrees and is a Certified Energy Manager.  He has worked in the airline business, mostly in information technology.  Ken has a technology consulting business, focussing on information technology and energy management.

Patterson, Brett
Holds an MBA from the University of British Columbia and BA in Aviation Management from Florida Institute of Technology.  Current Chair, Airports Council International Asia Pacific Region Operations Safety Committee and past Chair, Canadian Airports Council’s Operations and Technical Affairs Committee.  Has held a number of operational positions at Vancouver Airport, currently, Director of Airside Operations.

Rafter, Gregg
A member of the Lawyer-Pilot Bar Association and the Air Force Association of Canada.  Holds a private pilots license.  Currently, a commercial litigation lawyer with Boughton Law Corporation.

Stoddart-Hansen, Sandra (Vice Chair)
Former Regional Director, Prairie and Northern Region, Transport Canada; former President of Alpha Aviation and General Manager of Boundary Bay Airport.  Currently President, Ballantree Holdings Ltd.

Vuong, Diana (Treasurer)
Former senior manager in the audit practice of KPMG LLP, working with clients in the public, non-profit and educational sectors.  Currently, Director, Financial Reporting and Controller for Vancouver Airport Authority.