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Grant Barry - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer
Grant Barry joined the Aurora Team in 2021, bringing with him a very diverse background of experience, education and knowledge. Having served as the Chief Flying Instructor of a college-affiliated Flight Training Unit, Grant is an expert if the field of Pilot Training. Grant is also a former Chartered Accountant (CA) / Certified Professional Accountant (CPA), and has most recently added the role of Chief Financial Officer to his list of roles within our organization. Grant continues to be very engaged in Pilot Training, and is most often working with our Multi-Engine / IFR students, providing advanced flight training.

Michael Morin - CEO, Founder, President

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Founder
  • President
Michael Morin founded Aurora Helicopters Ltd. in 2003, building the foundation of a Group of Companies focused on providing very high quality Aviation Services. With more than ten thousand hours of flying as a Commercial Helicopter Pilot, Michael knows what it takes to work safely and professionally in the aviation industry, while efficiently and effectively meeting the needs of our customers. Michael is University educated, with seven years of post-secondary education, and continues to be engaged in life-long learning, taking advantage of many learning engagements and opportunities throughout the year. Michael is committed to the principals of compliance, growth, ethical business, career development, reward for effort and results, and remembering that it is the humans which drive our businesses.

Robert Fillion

Job Titles:
  • Director of Maintenance
Robert Fillion joined the Aurora Team in 2021, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of Aircraft Maintenance, including specific experience in Team Managment, Regulatory Compliance, Asset Acquisition, Project Management, Asset Management, Sales and Service. Robert brings his extensive knowledge of the Helicopter industry to bear, brining those exacting standards to our Fixed-Wing maintenance program as well. Robert is committed to providing a calm, supportive workplace, while maintaining high standards. He is engaged in the development of our Aurora Aerotech Team, providing Team Members with instruction, supervision and guidance, while providing them with opportunities to grow into their potential.

Sylvain Leone - COO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • Chief Flight Instructor
Sylvain Leone joined the Aurora Team in 2019, just as we launched into the realm of Pilot Training, with our Aurora Aviation Academy. With a Fortune 500 sale background, experience as an Entrepreneur and a profound love of Aviation, Sylvain has become the driving force of our Flight Training Business. As the Chief Flight Instructor, Sylvain leads our AAA Team, providing standards, guidance and mentorship, while taking a leadership role in the identification of new Team Members, Training Base Locations and Aircraft to grow our fleet. Sylvain is a Transport Canada Designated Flight Test Examiner, providing Flight Testing services to students from our Flight Training Unit, and from those in our surrounding area.

Vernon Base

Job Titles:
  • Manager