Current Ratings : Class II Instructor (Chief Flying Instructor), Class II Aerobatic Instructor, Multi Engine Aircraft, Night, Instrument, and Float.

Experience : Michael has had extensive flight experience in England, Europe, Thailand, China and North America since 1974 with over 6,000 hours logged.

Aircraft Flown : Michael has flown about 120 different types of aircraft including AN2, Auster MK6, Cessna 152, 172, 172 Hawk XP, 195, TU206G, Citabria, Chipmunk, Decathlon, Diamond DA20-C1, DA40-180, Kitfox II, Maule M4, Murphy Rebel, Sopwith Pup, Vans RV6, Biplanes - Bucker BU131B Jungmann, SNCAN Stampe SV4A, SV4B, and more.

Michael has been involved in aviation since 1993, earning his Private Pilot's License. Currently, Michael is a full time Multi-IFR Instructor with 1500 hrs logged and is also certified by Transport Canada as a Person Responsible for Maintenance (PRM). Michael's duties as a Person Responsible for Maintenance include ensuring all maintenance on Sea Land Air aircraft exceeds Transport Canada's strict standards.

Akiko is a class II instructor with over 1500 hours experience teaching private and commercial students. Akiko came to Canada in 2002 from Japan as an international student, and with her much admired instructor as a mentor, she decided to become a flight instructor. Completing the required licensing to reach her goal, Akiko's accomplishments serve as great encouragement for international students.

With the opportunity to fly Diamond aircraft, Akiko enthusiastically joined the Sea Land Air team.

Aaron has always had a strong passion for aviation. He started flying in 2004 and recently graduated from UCFV with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Aviation. He is excited to join the team and being one of the instructors at Sea Land Air Flight Centre.

Current Ratings: Class IV instructor, Night, Multi-Engine, Instrument

Aircraft Flown: Cessna 172, PA-30 Twin Comanche, Diamond DA20-A1

Russell started flying in 2004 and graduated from BCIT studying in Airlines and Flight Operations Commercial Pilot Program.

Current Ratings: Class III instructor rating, night, multi-engine, instrument

Aircraft Flown: Cessna 150, Cessna 152, Cessna 172, Piper Seneca, Piper Cherokee, Diamond Katana, Diamond DA40

Esther started flying in 2003 and graduated from BCIT studying in the Airline and Flight Operations Commercial Pilot Program. She loves flying, teaching and working at Sea Land Air.

Current Ratings: Class IV instructor, Night, Multi-Engine, Instrument

Aircraft Flown: Cessna 150, Cessna 152, Cessna 172, Cessna 172 Hawk XP, Piper Warrior, Piper Seminole, Diamond Katana DA20-A1, Diamond Katana DA20-C1, Diamond DA42, SportStar, R22 Beta Helicopter

Rob started flying in 2003. He joined Sea Land Air in 2010 as a Class IV flight instructor.

Current Ratings: Class IV Instructor, Night, Multi-Engine, Instrument

Aircraft Flown: PA28-140, PA28-161, C152, C172, DA20-A1, DA20-C1, DA40, DA42, PA44

Stephen has been involved in aviation since 2006. After completing his Private Pilot Licence in 2007 he worked to complete a Bachelors Degree at Simon Fraser University in 2010. As the primary dispatcher, Stephen is responsible for ensuring our customers have the best possible experience when training or renting from Sea Land Air. His interests include politics, military and civil aviation, and the history of space exploration.

Aircraft flown: PA28-140, PA28-161, DA20-A1, DA20-C1, DA40, DA42, SportStar