Staff

COLETTE MORIN

Owner, Chief Pilot, CFI & Operations Manager

Colette began flying with Glacier Air in 1997 then later took over ownership of the company in 2002 when founder Ron Banner decided it was time to retire. Since then, Colette has shared her passion for mountain flying with numerous students and visitors from around the world. Encouraging girls and women to join the world of aviation, whether as a pilot or in any other capacity, is high on Colette’s priorities. Whether flying the desk or upside down in an airplane, Colette’s mission remains the same, to always enjoy life and Fly Above and Beyond!

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FRANÇOIS LEH

Retired – Chief Flight Instructor, Charter Pilot

After 40+ years flying and instructing Francois is now retired from active flying but he still has so much he can teach us! Glacier Air is proud to have had Francois as our Chief Flight Instructor for the last 10 years of his career and he is still a big part of our team. Francois has taught hundreds of students to fly and has influenced thousands more including all of us at Glacier Air, but one of his greatest achievements is his dedication to instructing Flight Instructors! Francois has been an instructor, mentor, and friend to so many.  He pushes us to be better pilots, to be curious, to keep learning and to be humble, to admit our mistakes, learn from them, and to share what we have learned so others may also learn.  This is what a good instructor does!

To show our appreciation and respect for Francois’s endless achievements and continued influence, we established the Francois Leh Flight Instructor Scholarship through the BC Aviation Council for Flight Instructor students. If Francois ever impacted your aviation journey or life, please consider donating to the Francois Leh Flight Instructor Scholarship here, selecting “use this donation for Francois Leh Flight Instructor Training Scholarship Fund” on the drop down menu when prompted.

Although he is no longer flying, Francois is still around, ready and willing to share his knowledge with us!

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JESSE SCHICK

Flight Instructor, Aerobatic Instructor, Charter Pilot

Jesse and his dog Shadow moved from Manitoba in 2017 to complete his Flight Instructor rating and join the Glacier Air Team. Prior to moving to BC, he gained lots of flight experience flying his own C-150, “The Bandit,” all over the Manitoba region, landing on farm strips and back roads. Jesse has a keen interest in rock climbing and backcountry camping, so he’s always scoping out new areas to hike and climb while flying forest surveys and avalanche patrols. He also keeps his skills sharp flying aerobatics and teaching students the joys of loops, rolls, and inverted flight!

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JARED ROFFEY

Flight Instructor, Charter Pilot

Jared completed his Private, Commercial and Flight Instructor Rating with Kelly Collins at Glacier Air then joined our team in May 2022. Jared gained flight experience flying his own Piper Cherokee, which he co-owns with another Glacier Air alumni and keeps on the field at the Squamish Airport. After a number of years working as a Chef and Kite Board Instructor at the Spit, Jared is keen to teach his students a new form of flying!

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MICHAEL HOLLER

Flight Instructor, Charter Pilot

Michael grew up in the Vancouver area and began flight training in Victoria and Squamish before moving north to Prince George to finish training and work as a skydiving and charter pilot. He completed his flight instructor training in October 2020 and after spending several years flying around Northern BC, Michael was excited to return to Squamish and joined the Glacier Air team in May 2021. 

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RICK WILLISON

Flight Instructor, Charter Pilot

Rick moved to Squamish in 2017 from Australia, and began his training in January 2022 at Glacier Air. He worked the flight dispatch job while working on his PPL, CPL and Instructor Rating. Due to his hard work, determination and commitement to his training, Rick was able to join the team as a flight instructor in May of 2023.

In his free time, Rick enjoys rock climbing, finding and putting up new climbing routes and playing music.

DARCIE KOLOMAY, NATALKA ZURAKOWSKY & SARAH POWER

Office Admin & Flight Dispatch

Darcie came to Glacier Air in 2014, inspired by her father and Colette to pursue her aviation dreams.  Darcie feels at home around airplanes as it reminds her of the times her father took her flying when she was little.  The feeling that females are welcome and encouraged to fly at Glacier Air helped solidify her decision to move from Saskatchewan to fly in BC. Darcie also works in the community with the school board specializing in assisting students with disabilities.  Darcie enjoys helping the students in the Howe Sound region, but she loves sharing her passion for aviation while booking tours, greeting guests, and dispatching flights at Glacier Air.  Darcie holds a Commercial Pilot Licence with a Seaplane rating.

Natalka began flight training with Glacier Air in September 2022 and quickly earned the trust of the Glacier Air Team. She began working as flight dispatch while working on her PPL. Natalka’s goal is to earn her CPL in the spring of 2024 and commence her Flight Instructor training so she can share her love of flight with the next generation of student pilots.

Sarah achieved her PPL in March 2024 and joined the flight dispatch crew as she pursues her CPL. Like Natalka, her goal is to join the Flight Intructor team at Glaicer Air!

CLEO

Customer Relations

Zulu (top) and Cleo (bottom) joined the Glacier Air team in the summer of 2013 as cute little kittens after saying good-bye to long-time feline resident and “customer service agent” Leo. Unfortunately Zulu disappeared one day so Cleo is left running the show on her own. Cleo brings lots of fun and positive energy to Glacier Air, she is great with children of all ages but not always fond of dogs. Her official duty is hangar pest control, but Cleopawtra doesn’t always take these duties seriously and is always up for a cuddle.

“Meow, Meow, Meow…PURRR!”

GAIL JOHNSTONE

Financial Manager – Retired

Gail’s years of experience and fiscal finesse kept Glacier Air flying high for years! As both a pilot and a mother, Gail has been a role model and positive influence for Colette her entire life. The success of the business wouldn’t be possible without Gail’s endless support and behind-the-scenes contributions. Although she is no longer actively involved daily, you can still meet Gail during our social events.