High-end aviation maintenance
and safety consultancy
AFS.Institute provides focused,
senior-level consulting on
airworthiness, maintenance and aviation
safety combining four decades of
regulatory knowledge, manufacturer
guidance and real-world airline
operations experience.
Over a 40-year career in
commercial aviation, Michael has held
airworthiness certification authority
and senior responsibilities across a
range of technical and
leadership roles:
Vice President of
Engineering and Maintenance
- Harmony Airways Inc., holding
Transport Canada PRM designation
for a Boeing 757 fleet.
Associate Dean - Aerospace
Programs and Campus Manager
- BCIT, Vancouver International
Airport Campus, with Transport
Canada PRT designation.
Founder and Managing Director of
Advanced Flight Skills
Institute, providing
consulting on airline sales and
leasing, aircraft recovery,
maintenance systems and legal
support on airworthiness matters.
Senior roles at Canadian Airlines
International Ltd. including Crew
Chief, Base Manager, Maintenance
Auditor, ISO 9000 Auditor and
IT Manager of Engineering.
Maintenance audit work for British
Airways Maintenance Cardiff, Monarch
Aviation London and
Swissair Zurich.
Participation in the Thai Airways
International Flight 311
investigation focusing on
maintenance records and CVR
use and dissemination.
To discuss a specific project, case
or requirement, please reach out by
email in the first instance. Brief
details of your organisation and the
nature of the work will help ensure
an efficient response.
AFS.Institute Research Portal
Registered members can access aviation
safety and maintenance research documents
organised by category. All access is
logged and monitored.
Licence:
AME Transport Canada
M2 347287 Endorsements:
Airbus and Boeing
type endorsements Designations:
PRM and PRT -
Transport Canada Experience:
40+ years in
Commercial Aviation
AFS.Institute offers focused,
senior-level support on airworthiness,
maintenance and safety issues. The emphasis is
on clear, practical advice that integrates
regulatory requirements, manufacturer guidance
and real-world airline operations.
Airworthiness and
Maintenance Consulting
Strategic and technical advice to airlines,
lessors, maintenance organisations and
advisors on complex airworthiness questions.
Interpretation of Airworthiness
Directives (ADs) and
Service Bulletins (SBs).
Maintenance control systems
and technical records review.
Aircraft inspection, delivery and
redelivery support.
Regulatory and Compliance Support
Guidance on compliance with Transport
Canada, FAA, EASA and related standards
from the perspective of an experienced
PRM and PRT.
Support on PRM/PRT responsibilities
and oversight structures.
Safety Management System (SMS)
implementation and refinement.
Interfaces with regulators on
technical issues.
Technical Due Diligence
and Transactions
Technical input for sales, leasing,
restructuring and recovery scenarios
where aircraft value and airworthiness
are critical.
Pre and post transaction
inspections and
documentation review.
Repossession, maintenance and
redelivery planning.
Support for bankruptcy and
restructuring processes.
Accident, Incident
and Forensic Support
Structured technical assistance for
investigations, underwriting and legal
teams dealing with aircraft damage or
major occurrences.
Maintenance history and
records analysis.
Technical input on CVR/FDR
use and documentation.
Support for aviation underwriters
and legal counsel.
Training, Curriculum
and Program Design
Development and review of aerospace
training programs based on
hands-on experience as a Transport
Canada-designated PRT.
Aerospace program and curriculum
design (AME and flight).
Quality systems, ISO-based
processes and auditing practices.
Front-line leadership and
safety training frameworks.
IT, Data and
Maintenance Systems
Bridging technical operations and IT
to support robust maintenance and
engineering systems.
Maintenance IT interfaces
and data integrity for
engineering departments.
Maintenance control and
defect tracking systems.
Support for digital records,
documentation and reporting.
