Instructors

MARK GIBBONS

Chief Flight Instructor
Class 1 Flight Instructor


Mark has over 10 years of experience working as a Chief Flight Instructor at some of the largest flight training institutes in Canada with over 2000 flight hours.

TREVOR CHEUNG

Assistant Chief Flight Instructor
Class 2 Flight Instructor


Trevor is a class 2 flight instructor with over 1200 hours of experience in both glider and powered aircraft. He started his journey in aviation 6 years ago and is excited to share his passion for flying with others. Trevor is also a Computer Science student at UBC.

SERGIO NAVARRO

Class 3 Flight Instructor


Sergio is a class 3 instructor with over 800 hours of experience on powered aircraft. Originally from Mexico, he moved to Canada in 2016 to pursue his dream of becoming a pilot, and also discovered a passion for teaching others how to fly.

TAI LUND-PHILLIPS

Class 4 Flight Instructor


Tai is a class 4 flight instructor with a wide background of experience ranging from aerobatic tailwheel to multi IFR. He started flying 3 years ago and loves to share his passion while helping others learn and love aviation.

JAMIE BROOKS

English Instructor
Class 4 Flight Instructor


Jamie is a class 4 flight instructor with over 700 hours of experience. He also holds multi-engine, instrument, and seaplane ratings. In addition, he holds a master’s degree in TESOL with 9 years of overseas teaching experience.

ALEXANDER KUHN

Class 4 Flight Instructor


Alexander is a class 4 instructor who was born and raised in the lower mainland. He has a BA degree and has many hours of community volunteer experience. Alexander comes from a family of aviation and enjoys sharing his passion of flying with all of his students. He brings to the team a wide background of aviation experience including seaplane, aerobatics and multi IFR. If Alexander is not flying you can normally find him playing/ reffing ice hockey, at the gym, or on adventures with his 4 year old golden doodle named Bruce.

FanFan

Chief Cat Flight Instructor


FanFan is working hard for her treats!

Staff

BRIAN KONG

Operations Manager


Brian has previously been part of management at 3 large flight training units in BC with extensive knowledge and experience in dealing with Transport Canada and other government regulatory agencies in BC. He also has a deep cultural understanding of working with international students to ensure a smooth flight training experience.

ROMAN RAPOPORT

Director of Maintenance


Roman had a desire and passion for aircraft maintenance ever since he was young which has developed into today with over 10 years of experience in the aviation maintenance industry. He has worked at Canada’s largest regional airlines providing aircraft maintenance to the highest industry standards.

ALLEN LI

Digital Marketing Manager


Allen is the Marketing & Tech Specialist with expertise in utilizing digital marketing techniques to develop ongoing strategies. Allen is passionate about Business innovation and leading successful Marketing campaigns within Compass.

CASSIDY HALASKA

Quality Assurance


Cassidy thrives on providing the highest level of customer satisfaction! As a current airline employee with 3 years of experience, she understands the ins and outs of the operation and, ensures the same level of service is being provided to flight training students. A flight training student herself, she ensures the training provided by Executive Compass is up to date of an elevated quality!