Don Goulard brings extensive aviation and business experience to Nanaimo Airport. While earning his Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL), he apprenticed as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) and advanced to become Production Manager at an Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO). Before joining Nanaimo Airport in 2016, Don served as Airport Manager in the Kootenays, gaining valuable operational insight in a dynamic regional setting. Don is also actively involved in shaping the future of aviation, serving on several provincial, national, and international committees focused on airport operations and environmental stewardship. Don holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), is a licensed commercial pilot, and is recognized as an Accredited Airport Executive (AAE) with IAAE Canada. When he’s not working at the airport, you’ll likely find him flying a variety of aircraft, or in deep research, narrowing down which make and model he’ll one day build and fly himself.
