About BC Aviation Council

Open to all, the BCAC is a member-driven organization dedicated to the well-being of the provincial aviation and aerospace industry. Founded in 1938(!), the Council has 850 active members and over 6500 supporters. Members include Students (free), Recent Graduates ($20), Individuals ($100), Corporate ($525) and Corporate Partner ($5000). In addition to being engaged in the advocacy, communications, networking  and educational activities of the Council, members receive attractive training and accommodation discounts. 

The Council is also entrusted with Canada's largest aviation and aerospace scholarship program in the country. Over $100,000 will be distributed in 2024 and beyond.

The Council runs two signature events - our Airports, Aviation, Aerospace May Conference and the Silver Wings Industry and Scholarship Awards Celebration in October at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Open to all.

The work of the Council is done by its committees: Air Operators, Airports, Climate, Communications, Conference, Endowment, Finance and Investments, Flight Training Units (ad hoc), Governance, Leadership, Membership, Scholarship and Awards, Silver Wings, Youth Engagement. If you are a member, consider joining one of these rewarding pursuits.

Please take a moment to review our Five Year Strategic Plan. Presenting our vision, mission, values and strategic goals, this document guides us as we move our industry forward in this challenging environment. If it resonates with you, and you are not already a member, consider joining our Team. Aviation and aerospace is the critical infrastructure that drives our Communities forward economically and socially.

All good things,

Dave Frank

Executive Director

Dave@BCAviationCouncil.org