Phoenix Aviation is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada and was formally incorporated in 1989 by its founder Captain John W. M. Barnes. John 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, he was a flight instructor in the RAF on the AVRO Vulcan. He passed away November 2018 as the company approached its 30th year.

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's our current team:

• Captain John Barnes Jr. - President, Director Training and Regulatory Liason for Phoenix Aviation Resources. Training Development and Flight Operations documentation. Currently a Line Captain on B737-8/NG. For 38 years, Check Pilot and Course Facilitator for a Canadian based regional carrier. (Type Rated B737-8/NG, CRJ Series, BAe146, DH8, DH7)

• Captain Ed Paterson -  Ground and Simulator ACP Course facilitator and Course Development. Previously a Check Pilot DH8 Series for a Canadian based regional carrier.

• Captain Trevor Dallman - Ground and Simulator ACP Course facilitator and Course Development. Currently Chief Operating Officer for a fixed-wing air ambulance operator. Current Check Pilot with diverse experience as a Type M ACP. Previously Director of Flight Operations and Chief Pilot for various Canadian Operators. (Type rated ARJ46, CL65, BE02, BE20)

• Nadia Palko - Cabin Safety Specialist, Training and Documentation.

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