2018 Annual Report Continued Growth #306 – 8300 Bennett Road, Richmond, BC V6Y 1N5 bcac1938 | @bcac1938 | [email protected] | www.bcaviationcouncil.org Message from the Chairman Visible, Connected and Thriving. Your Additionally, our attention has been concentrated on efforts to Council continues to work towards raise awareness and support for the need for increased federal our vision and 2018 has been another and provincial funding for airport infrastructure improvements. successful year. This success is achieved Our airports are not only vital economic drivers for their indi- through the hard work of many dedicat- vidual communities but critical for connectivity and to ensure ed individuals. To this end I would like the availability of essential transportation services. BCAC will to thank our Board of Directors, both current and past, for their continue to advocate for fair and necessary funding for all our selfless commitment and tireless efforts to ensure the continued province’s airports. viability of our industry. Speaking of tireless, there has been no one more hardworking than our steadfast Executive Director, Your council is proud to continue the support of industry initi- Dave Frank. Dave has made great strides in modernizing the ad- ates by presenting scholarships to deserving individuals. BCAC ministration of our organization as well as deepening our industry presented over $50,000 in awards this year thanks to the ex- connections. On behalf of the Council and all our members I ceedingly generous contributions of our sponsors and donors. would like to thank Dave for his dedication, innovation, and nose Supporting new entrants in the aviation and aerospace industry to the grindstone commitment. is foundational to BCAC. The Council is exceptionally grateful to all our members for without you this vital support would not be Last year we reported our concerns regarding the looming in- possible. Congratulations to this year’s scholarship and industry dustry labour shortage and fears of a human resource crisis. This award winners, well done! continues to be a focus for our Council. To further raise aware- ness, Dave and I have met with Provincial Ministries to express our Many of you will be reading this annual report just before or concerns and as Board Chair I have acted as a federal witness for during this year’s conference in Kelowna. I hope the agenda met the House of Commons Standing Committee on Transportation and exceeded your expectations; we are happy to see that regis- and Infrastructure, participated as a member of the Federal tration is at an all-time high, showing us that we are moving in the Steering Committee on the Aviation Labour Shortage, contrib- right direction. Our Board is looking forward to another excep- uted to the Elevate Aviation focus group on increasing female tional year and as always, we welcome your comments, insights applicants in aviation, and co-founded the Give Them Wings and suggestions for growth and improvement. initiative, a program to introduce Indigenous Youth to careers in aviation. These steps are all initial in nature and we will continue It continues to be an honor to represent this industry provincial to pursue ways to increase awareness around the labour shortage and to work with the fine leaders that make up our team. Thank issue and focus energy on finding constructive ways to increase you all for your ongoing support. participation in our industry and remove barriers to entry. Heather Bell Message from the Executive Director The B.C. Aviation Council has been first ever joint social event with AIAC-Pacific: attending the Vancouver present in the aviation industry in B.C. for Whitecaps tackling Toronto FC. over 80 years now. It is because of the continued support from the industry and My thanks to Marcello Garofalo, David Nowzek and the rest of our members that we are able to grow the Airports, Aviation, Aerospace Conference team. Whistler and develop as an organization. 2018 was a great success setting new modern day records which have was a successful year again for the Council thanks to the hard already been smashed by Kelowna – due in no small part to the work of many. The theme of this report is “Continued Growth”. hard work of James Hall. Throughout 2018 we strived to provide more benefits to our members – increasing our value proposition – including adding Thank you to all the Volunteers that dedicate their time and some educational benefits and adding two more groups to our support BCAC throughout the year, led by our Board of Directors. extensive list of affiliates. Reminder that you can participate in Thank you to our members, our sponsors, our presenters and our affiliates’ programs as if you were a member. scholarship donors. I survived my first year because of help from all of you. In particular, I’d like to recognize Mike Delves, our In 2018 the Aviation Leadership Foundation, a mentorship program, outgoing Treasurer, and Reg Krake, our outgoing Membership merged into the Council to form our Leadership Committee. I Committee Chair. know we will be seeing great activities as a result. The Silver Wings Industry and Scholarship Award Celebration was good fun and will be Looking forward to a fantastic 2019/20. an even greater success this year (October 24th) as we move up to the third floor of the Vancouver Convention Centre. On May 31st we hold our Dave Frank What We Do Vision The British Columbia Aviation Council, An aviation and aerospace established in 1938, is a member-driven organization that represents and promotes industry that is visible, the shared interests of the aviation and connected and thriving. aerospace community. Aviation and aerospace is critical to growing the provincial economy and supports all Mission British Columbians everyday. It is the job of the BCAC, in partnership with members, To promote, stimulate and stakeholders, and the community, to pos- encourage the development, itively influence the well-being of British growth and advancement Columbia’s aviation and aerospace sector. It is only by innovating and finding new of aviation and aerospace ways to work together that we will see a in British Columbia. visible, connected, and thriving aviation and aerospace industry in BC. The British Columbia Aviation Council is a charitable society established under the Board of Directors Society Act. PETER BARRATT HEATHER BELL CHAIR MICHAEL BENSON HARVIE BUITELAAR SECRETARY CHERYL CAHILL TIM COLE MICHAEL DELVES TREASURER TEARA FRASER MARCELLO GAROFALO KELLY JAMIESON REG KRAKE JACK LAZAREFF HEATHER McCARLEY VICE CHAIR DAVE NOWZEK GREGG RAFTER Contributing to the 2 Development of Aviation and Aerospace Policy STRATEGIC Objective: BCAC provides a clear and timely voice on policy and related issues that can influence a visible, connected and thriving aviation and RESULTS aerospace community. Results: 2018 • Worked to promote the B.C. Air Access Program (BCAAP) resulting in the program being over subscribed by “tens of millions” which is For 81 years, the B.C. Aviation Council has the first step toward increased funding worked to grow the profile of aviation and • Participated in the Greater Vancouver Board aerospace in British Columbia. of Trade Transportation Committee Below are just some examples of our efforts • Met with the BC Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure regarding raising aviation’s to achieve a visible, connected and thriving profile and increased student aid for aviation and aerospace industry. Commercial Pilot License programs • Submitted and spoke to the House on Commons Standing Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure regarding flight schools and the pilot shortage • Attended hearings on passenger rights • Attended ATAC’s all presidents meeting in Vancouver 1 Increasing Visibility • Active member of the CAC sub-committee on ACAP • Participated on the Nav Canada advisory committee Objective: The Industry’s history, size, scope, and impact become well known to members, politicians, • Involved with AIAC-Pacific labour study civil servants, educators, journalists, and the public in • Supported national coalition working to rethink B.C. and elsewhere. flight duty hours for smaller, regional operators and various sectors of the aviation industry Results: • Participation in ATAC’s “Day on the Hill” in Ottawa • Social Media following continues to climb, especially on Twitter and LinkedIn • Corporate, Individual and especially Student People - The Industry’s Future Membership have all increased 3 Objective: BCAC collaborates with educators, • Signed affiliation agreements with the Air Force Officers Association and Pacific Aircraft industry, government, partner associations and Maintenance Engineers Association (PAMEA) others to promote a visible, connected and thriving industry. • Hosted a very well-received Silver Wings Awards at the Vancouver Convention Centre, awarding seven industry awards and scholarships with a Results: total value of over $50,000 including the 50 hour • Supported the merging of Aviation Leadership commercial float plane endorsement through Foundation’s Mentorship Program into the BCAC the Harbour Air Advanced Float Plane award • Partnered with Waypoint Aviation Connections • Hosted annual Spring Conference and attended the event with a table to and BCAC’s AGM in Whistler provide information to students on BCAC • Fundraised through YVR’s Annual Koffee Klutch • Removed Student membership for scholarship fund adding to the fund. fees for all BC residents • Published our eNewsletter now • Anderson Family Scholarship raised to $6,000 with over 1900 supporters • Nanaimo Airport building a new airport scholarship • Partnered with the Waypoint Aviation Connections with • Efforts redoubled to promote scholarship awards, organizations such as YVR, BCIT, WestJet, Air Canada, especially to airport operations and AMEs TSB, InterVISTAS, Nav Canada and more in attendance. • Supporting Elevate Aviation’s efforts to introduce • Attended and networked at several industry girls and young women to the industry related events including ADSE, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, launch of AIAC’s • Supporting Give Them Wings Program to introduce Aviation 2025 initiative, CBAA, CILTA, etc.