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Committees
The British Columbia Aviation Council is supported by various dedicated committees that play a vital role in aviation and aerospace across the country. These committees are comprised of industry professionals, community leaders, and you who work to address key issues, educate, and ensure growth in the sector. Through their collective efforts, these committees help shape the aviation and aerospace industry in BC and throughout Canada.
Apply to a Committee
Volunteering is a great way to get involved in the industry. BCAC welcomes all applications from members of the public who are interested in volunteering their time and expertise to the committees.
Reasons to volunteer
Volunteering with the BCAC offers many benefits, on a professional and personal level. It provides opportunity for you to develop your career in aviation, gain skills, and get recognized. Many benifits from volunteering include networking, contribution of knowledge, and professional development.
List of Committees and Projects
Air Operators
David Nowzek
Description coming soon
Airports
James Hall
Description coming soon
Awards/Scholarships
Michael Dery
Description coming soon
Climate
Don Goulard
Don Goulard brings extensive aviation and business experience to Nanaimo Airport. While earning his Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL), he apprenticed as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) and advanced to become Production Manager at an Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO). Before joining Nanaimo Airport in 2016, Don served as Airport Manager in the Kootenays, gaining valuable operational insight in a dynamic regional setting.
Don is also actively involved in shaping the future of aviation through service on several provincial, national, and international committees focused on airport operations and environmental stewardship.
Don holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), is a licensed commercial pilot, and is recognized as an Accredited Airport Executive (AAE) through IAAE Canada. When he is not working at the airport, you’ll likely find him flying a variety of aircraft or researching the make and model of the aircraft he hopes to one day build and fly himself.
Communications
Steve Drinkwater
Description coming soon
Conference
James Hall
Description coming soon
Endowment
Sandra Stoddart
Description coming soon
Finance and Investment
Jack Lazareff
Description coming soon
Governance
Steve Michoulas
Description coming soon
Hangar Hangout
Aman Rao
The Hangar Hangout is BCAC’s flagship relationship building event series for all. The Hangar Hangout Committee at BCAC organizes and hosts these at local businesses and organizations. Our goal is to provide a time and place every month for everyone in our industry to build impactful relationships.
Even though we all know how important relationship building is in our industry, due to aviation’s 24/7 nature and geographically wide operations, there is a very real gap in networking opportunities. Our committee is solving that by organizing FREE networking events every month, with a consistent average attendance of 50+. If you’d like to volunteer with us, the work would include reaching out to the local industry that would like to host an event, making and distributing social media posts, and day-of set up and tear down. Come join our extremely enthusiastic team!
Leadership
Kelly Jamieson
Description coming soon
Membership
Laura Mortensen
Description coming soon
Policy and Programs
David Nowzek
Description coming soon
Scholarship
Michael Dery
Description coming soon
Silver Wings Celebration
Harvie Buitelaar
Description coming soon
Supporter Engagement
Laura Mortensen
Description coming soon
Youth Engagement
Kelly Jamieson
Description coming soon
Additional questions?
Contact BCAC at info@bcaviationcouncil.org
