Flight School Instructors

Jean-Marc Messmer

Class I Instructor Helicopters Over 18 years in aviation ACP/Pilot Examiner Radio Licence Examiner Language Proficiency Examiner

Jean-Marc is experienced in all aspects of the helicopter industry including forestry work, fire fighting, photography, heli-skiing, exploration, bird towing, drill moves and training.

Sheena Ell

Class 2 Instructor Helicopters Class 1 Instructor Aeroplanes IFR Rated FAA Commercial License Over 20 years in the aviation industry Authorized Person for Transport Canada

Sheena has experience in corporate, airline, logging, training and various aspects of forestry on the BC coast.

Sean Smyth

Class 3 Instructor Helicopters Class 2 Instructor Aeroplanes Rotary IFR Fixed wing ATPL Over 16 years in the aviation industry

Sean his our most recent addition to the 49North Helicopter team. Starting his career as a fixed wing pilot, the last 10 years has been on rotary and has gained valuable experience in forestry, exploration, seismic, training, corporate.