About Us

Jeff joined Aurora Jets Charter in 2011 and is responsible for aircraft sales and acquisitions, and aircraft management. Jeff works with Aurora’s senior management team to continually improve day-to-day operations and enhance the overall client experience.

Prior to joining Aurora, Jeff was a successful entrepreneur and business leader. He has worked in a variety of roles with some of Canada’s most recognized companies, serving as national sales manager, general manager and vice president over a 20 year period.
Originally from Sherwood Park Alberta, Jeff studied marketing and management at the University of Alberta.

Chris joined Aurora Jets Charter as CFO in June 2013. Chris is responsible for accounting, financial planning & analysis, procurement, and cash management. Before joining Aurora, Chris spent more than 20 years in the software technology industry. He held senior finance leadership roles within both private and public corporations. He began his career serving clients with Ernst & Young for four years. Chris earner a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Alberta in 1987 and a Chartered Accountant designation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta in 1990.

Dave started as Aurora’s Director, Flight Operations in 2013. Today, he is responsible for all aspects of flight operations, including regulatory compliance, quality and safety management.

Dave has over 40 years of aviation experience, with 6,000+ hours of fixed and rotary flight time. He has held a variety of operational, training and management positions in military, corporate and commercial operations across Canada, Europe and the Middle East.

Dave has his BSc, with majors in Physics and Oceanography. He supports fundraising for cancer research as a Cure Cancer Foundation committee member.

Chuck joined Aurora Jets Charter in 2013, and is responsible for the safe and efficient maintenance of Aurora’s fleet of jets. Prior to joining Aurora, Chuck spent 19 years as Managing Director of an Aircraft MRO – where he gained invaluable experience balancing high regulatory compliance with excellent fiscal control. His diligent approach ensures we can provide our clients with the highest degree of confidence. Chuck’s extensive list of certifications includes: Fixed and Rotary Wing Maintenance, and Structural Maintenance Repair and Modification (aluminum , composite, welded). Chuck has excelled in many roles over his 35-year aircraft maintenance career, and has served in a variety of management positions, such as Accountable Executive, Quality Manager and Director of Maintenance. Chuck is a graduate of SAIT’s Aircraft maintenance Engineers Technology program and has made his home in the Edmonton area since 1989.

Bill joined Aurora Jets Charter in 2014 as the Quality Assurance Manager, and currently holds the position of Director, Safety and Quality. Bill oversees all activities related to the company’s Safety Management System and Quality Assurance Program.

Bill has nearly three decades of experience working in the aviation industry and is a licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer. He holds a diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology as well as a Graduate Certificate in Avionics Engineering Technology from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton.

Don joined Aurora Jets Charter in 2011. He has held the roles of Training and Standards Captain on both the Phenom 100 and 300. In 2016 he was promoted to Chief Pilot.

Don has accumulated over 10,000 hours of flying experience since he began his flying career in 1993, following his graduation from Mount Royal College. Prior to joining Aurora, Don worked with various charter, corporate and airline companies throughout Canada.

Sunny’s career led him to the airline industry in 2007, when he joined Air Canada. He spent several years with the company, where he held several titles and assisted in every facet of the operation.

Sunny joined Aurora Jets Charter in 2014 in the Operations department (Jetdesk). Today he is responsible for Jetdesk oversight and charter. He has also been an active member of the OHS committee since 2015. Born & raised in Edmonton, Sunny studied computer sciences at King’s University and furthered his studies by obtaining several certifications within this field.

Carrie Hodgins is the Controller of Aurora Jets Charter. She joined the Morningstar and Aurora Jets Charter group of companies in 1994, after graduating from NAIT. Over her 25 years with Morningstar, she helped build and develop their accounting practices. Carrie moved over to Aurora in 2013, where her knowledge, insight and leadership is a significant asset.

Lorraine Moster has more than 25 years of experience in the human resources field. She joined Aurora Jets Charter as Director of Human Resources in 2015. Prior to this, Lorraine worked in the entertainment and event management industry, managing the human capital and total rewards functions.

Nels entered the specialized field of aviation Information technology in 1993 and he has been with Aurora since its inception. Nels is responsible for ensuring the streamlined operation of Aurora’s IT and communications infrastructure in support of all Aurora personnel and clients.

Originally from British Columbia, Nels moved to Edmonton in 1991 to attend the University of Alberta.