Endorsements

In May 2017, Heather Madden-Johns was nominated for a BCIT Employee Excellence Award in the Unsung Hero Award (2016).  Heather was recognized for consistent support of students throughout the program, and well after their graduation.  Heather was pleased and honoured to have been nominated for the award, and notes that it is always an inspiration to have our efforts as instructors and members of the aviation community recognized. 
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Each year BCIT recognizes outstanding employees from across schools, departments and disciplines.  In 2015, the Aviation Operations team was recognized with two nominations: 

• Lynne Denision Foster was nominated for a  teaching excellence by our students!  
• Heather Madden-Johns was nominated for an individual contribution award, and was also nominated as a member of the "Office Doctor" team that promoted environmental awareness throughout the campus.  

As BCIT President, Kathy Kinloch said, "With over 100 nominations for these awards, there are no losers."  Every nomination is appreciated and continues to inspire us all to be the best we can be!     
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To find out what graduates from the Airport Operations and Airline and Flight Operations programs are saying about the Aviation Operations programs, please take a moment to click on the "Alumni Up-date" link in the right hand column.   
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The BC Aviation Council awarded the BCIT Aviation Programs with the Robert S. Day Trophy in 2013.  This prestigious trophy  is awarded annually in recognition of outstanding excellence, contribution and leadership of an individual or organization for the promotion and development of aviation in British Columbia, in keeping with the objectives of the BCAC.  The trophy will be presented at the Annual Silver Wings Banquet in October.

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Lynne Denison Foster, BCAC 
Lifetime Achievement Award (2012)

At ceremonies held during the BC Aviation Council Silver Wings Banquet on October 25, 2012, our colleague, mentor and friend Lynne Denison Foster received the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Lynne has been an instructor in the aviation industry for over 40 years, beginning with PWA and Canadian Airlines.  After leaving Canadian Airlines training department, Lynne was instrumental in bringing the fledgling Aviation Operations programs here at BCIT to life - first Airport Operations, followed closely by the Airline and Flight Operations program.  She was the first Chief Instructor for both programs, when after 8 years she decided to act on her succession plan (and first love) by returning to full-time teaching.  Lynne has always maintained a high standard for industry education resulting in significant positive impact on many Canadian Aviation Professionals, many of whom were on hand at the Silver Wings banquet to wish her the best as she continues to train and educate others who share her passion for aviation. 

Congratulations Lynne!

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Cheryl Cahill
Leadership award
2012

BCIT recognized exceptional leadership in 2012, when Aviation Operations Chief Instructor, Cheryl Cahill, was honoured with this award!

Congratulations Cheryl!
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BCIT Aviation Operations Team
Reana Selody Joubert, Heather Madden-Johns,
Gord Turner (Associate Dean), Bal Lidhar (PA),
Lynne Denison Foster, Cheryl Cahill (CI)  

In 2011, the Aviation Operations team (pictured left) was honoured with the Team Effort Award for their commitment to students and the aviation programs. The team has worked diligently to provide students with access to aviation professionals and aviation related experiences through such special events as Routes 2010, the ATAC convention, the CHC Safety Summit, the BCAC conference, the Aviation Leadership Forum and more!

Other experiences that enrich student learning and opportunities include networking functions, guest speakers and career/job search events for aviation, which have been held at the Aerospace Campus as an easily accessible location for all. Each of these events and functions links classroom learning to real-world application while creating opportunities for students to meet and perhaps explore concepts and application with current subject matter experts.

Of course, these opportunities would not happen without the support and generosity of many industry partners, subject matter experts, and guest instructors.  Thank you to each of the experts and industry partners who have contributed so much time and effort to making these programs both interesting for the students and current and useful to industry.