COURTLAND PENK

BOARD MEMBER

VICE CHAIR OF STRATEGY

Courtland comes from a strong lineage of aviation professionals. His grandfather served as a tail gunner for the RCAF during the Second World War and his dad made his living as a professional airline pilot for more than 40 years. 

Courtland recalls childhood memories of model aircraft flying and trips in the jump seats of Boeing 737s. At age 12, Courtland enrolled in the Royal Canadian Air Cadets where he began developing the professional foundation that would prove instrumental throughout the rest of his aviation career and into today. At age 21, he graduated from the Sault College of Technology with an Advanced Diploma in Aviation Technology, a Certificate in Airline Operations, and a Certificate in Airport Administration. 

Over the following years, Courtland has held positions in flight instruction, fire detection, air ambulance, and corporate environments and furthered his knowledge of the industry culminating in his obtaining an ATPL. After a slowdown in the economy, he made the transition into the world of industrial inspection and quickly sought experience and certification, realizing the endless comparisons between the two industries. Courtland is currently the president of Osprey Integrity Ltd. And the Vice Chair of Strategy for AEAC.