Olivier Nayet
Beaumont,Alberta
Summary
Seasoned aviation professional with over 16,100 total flight hours and 30+ years of commercial experience spanning bush and float operations, geophysical survey, medevac, charter, and regional airline service. Proven expertise in international operations — including direct liaison with foreign governments and military authorities across five continents. Extensive leadership background as Chief Pilot and Operational Manager. Dual Canadian-French citizen; bilingual in English and French, fluent in Spanish. Holds both Transport Canada CAT 1 and FAA First-Class Medicals.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vintage Float Pilot
Contract
Manitoba
01.2001
- Flew de Havilland Beaver (Serial No. 3) and Norseman Mk V — historically significant aircraft requiring specialized bush and float expertise.
Pilot
Skyward Aviation
Thompson, MB
01.1996
- Commercial flight operations in Northern Manitoba.
Captain, BE-02 (King Air B200)
PropAir
Rouyn-Noranda, QC
06.2025 - Current
- Charter and scheduled flight operations in Northern Quebec on BE-02 aircraft.
Captain, Dash 8 (DHC-8)
Central Mountain Air
Vancouver, BC
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Charter and scheduled flights in Northern British Columbia on de Havilland Dash 8.
Captain, BE350 (King Air 350)
Carson Air
British Columbia
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Conducted medevac flights for the Province of British Columbia.
Contract Captain — BE90 / PA31 Survey Pilot / Acting Chief Pilot
Terraquest / Firefly Aviation
Mississauga, ON & Calgary, AB
10.2003 - 08.2022
- Led precision low-level geophysical survey operations across five continents over nearly two decades.
- Flew survey missions in Canada (including the Arctic), Africa, the USA, France, and South America.
- Coordinated directly with foreign governments and military authorities to secure airspace access, overflight permits, and operational approvals in multiple countries.
- Served periodically as Acting Chief Pilot, overseeing safety management, regulatory compliance, and crew standards.
Charter Pilot / Medevac Pilot
Skycare Air Ambulance
Winnipeg & Sioux Lookout, MB
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Charter and medevac flights across Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario.
- Operated under demanding on-call schedules in remote and time-critical environments.
First Officer, CRJ-200
Air Georgian (Air Canada Express)
Toronto Pearson Int'l Airport, ON
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Regional jet operations as part of the Air Canada Express network.
- Accumulated 1,200+ jet hours in a high-traffic IFR environment at Canada's busiest airport.
First Officer / Captain
Thunder Airlines
Northern Ontario
01.1996 - 01.2001
- Flew King Air 100 and Pilatus PC-12 on commercial operations.
- Acquired Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) during this period.
Chief Pilot & Operational Manager
Kobliski Air Service
Manitoba
01.1995 - 01.1996
- First pilot in Manitoba to hold Chief Pilot and Operational Manager designation under the newly enacted Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs).
- Managed regulatory transition from ANO to CARs; ensured full operational compliance.
- Oversaw flight operations, safety standards, crew scheduling, and regulatory reporting.
Flight Instructor (Class IV)
Golden Eagle Flying Academy
Manitoba
01.1993 - 01.1994
- Ground and flight instruction to student pilots following completion of Class IV Instructor Rating.
Floatplane Pilot / Base Manager
Gagnon Air Service
South Indian Lake, MB
01.1991 - 01.1993
- Began aviation career flying floatplanes in remote northern Manitoba bush operations.
- Promoted to manage the South Indian Lake base — overseeing daily operations, crew scheduling, and logistics.
Education
Class IV Instructor & CAT 1 Instrument Rating -
Golden Eagle Flying Academy
Winnipeg, MBBusiness Administration - French & English
Collège de Saint-Boniface
Winnipeg, MBEnglish as a Second Language Certificate - undefined
Applied Linguistic Center
Winnipeg, MBPrivate & Commercial Pilot Licence - undefined
Harv's Air Service
Steinbach, MB01-1990
Skills
- First pilot in Manitoba certified as Chief Pilot and Operational Manager under the new Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), replacing the Air Navigation Orders (ANO) — 1995
- 16,100 total flight hours across bush, float, turboprop, jet, survey, medevac, and airline operations
- 10 years leading international geophysical survey operations across Canada, Africa, the USA, France, and Central and South America — including Canadian Arctic survey flying
- Coordinated directly with foreign governments and military authorities in multiple countries during survey operations, securing airspace access and operational approvals
- Dual Canadian-French citizen with valid passports; bilingual English/French and fluent in Spanish — enabling seamless operations across North America, Europe, Africa, and Latin America
- Chief Pilot and Acting Chief Pilot roles at multiple operators, overseeing safety, regulatory compliance, and flight standards
- Airline service on Dash 8, BE350, CRJ-200, King Air, and PC-12 across charter, scheduled, and medevac operations in Canada
- Flew historic aircraft including de Havilland Beaver (S/N 3) and Norseman Mk V floatplanes
- Class IV Flight Instructor Rating — trained future pilots at Golden Eagle Flying Academy
- Time and task management
- Crew resource management
- Weather analysis and interpretation
- Documentation skills
- Pre-flight checks
- Takeoff and landing techniques
- Multi-engine aircraft operation
- Decision making and problem solving
- Flight planning
- International flight operations
- Flight planning and navigation
- Flight instruction experience
- Single-engine aircraft operation
- Aviation regulations compliance
- Aviation security awareness
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Weight and balance calculation
- Complex aircraft operation
- Instrument flight rules
- Autopilot system usage
- Aircraft piloting
- Visual flight rules
- Simulator training
- Jet aircraft operation
- Pre-flight check
- Qualified in [aircraft]
- Mountain flying proficiency
- Seaplane and amphibious aircraft operation
- Deicing and Anti-icing procedures
- Performance and limitations awareness
- Emergency procedures management
- Unusual attitude recovery
- Navigation
- Airport operations and ramp safety
- Fuel management and conservation
- Human factors and physiology
- High performance aircraft operation
- Upset prevention and recovery training
- Crosswind landings expertise
- High altitude operations
- Soft field operations
- Oceanic and remote area operations
- Turboprop aircraft operation
- Stall and spin recovery
- Piston engine aircraft operation
- Hazardous materials handling
- Tailwheel aircraft operation
- Air traffic control communication
- Gliders and sailplanes operation
- Short field operations
- Flight control systems
- Documentation
- Shift checklists
- Basic aerobatics
- Recordkeeping standards
- Glass cockpit proficiency
- Aircraft systems
- Aircraft status reports
- Safety regulations
- Flight plan development
- Airline transport pilot (ATP)
- Crew management
- Airline transport pilot
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Team building
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Route planning
- Technical troubleshooting
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Emergency management
- Goal setting
- Risk assessment
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal communication
Accomplishments
First Pilot certified as Chief Pilot and Operational Manager under the new Canadian Aviation Regulation (CARs), replacing the Air Navigation Orders (ANO) -1995.
16,100+ Total flying hours across buch, turboprop, jet, survey, medevac, and airline operations.
10+ years of international geophysical survey across Canada, the Arctic, Africa, the USA, France, and Central & South America.
Coordinate directly with foreign governments and military authorities in multiple countries to secure airspace access and operational approvals.
Dual Canadian-French citizen, trilingual - enabling seamless operation across North America, Europe, Africa, and Latin America.
Airline, Medevac, Charter, and survey experience on jet, turboprop, and float aircraft across Canada and internationally.
Certification
- Transport Canada ATPL — Airline Transport Pilot Licence / SMELS
- Group 1 Multi-Engine Instrument Rating
- Floatplane / Seaplane Rating
- Type Ratings: AC68, BE02, BE20, BE30, CL65, DH8, SW2, SW3
- Class IV Flight Instructor Rating — Transport Canada
- Restricted Radio Operator Licence
- Transport Canada CAT 1 Medical & FAA First-Class Medical (current)
- Dual Citizen — Canada and France (valid passports)
- Languages: English (fluent)
- French (fluent)
- Spanish (fluent)
Interests
Outdoors, hiking, camping, reading, personal health and fitness, learning languages, and travel
Custom
- Apr. 2025 BE20 PPC — CanWest Air, Edmonton, AB
- Jul. 2025 B02 PPC — PropAir, Rouyn-Noranda, QC
Custom
- Category Hours
- Total Flight Time 16,100
- Pilot in Command (PIC) 11,980
- Turboprop 4,250
- Jet 1,200
- EFIS / Glass Cockpit 2,000
- Float / Seaplane 2,000
Custom
- Jet: Bombardier CRJ-200
- Turboprop: de Havilland Dash 8, King Air B200 (BE02), King Air 350 (BE35), King Air 100, Pilatus PC-12, Swearingen Metroliner (SW2/SW3)
- Piston / Bush: de Havilland Beaver (S/N 3), Norseman Mk V, Aero Commander 680FL (AC68), Cessna 206 / 207 / 185, Piper PA-31, various float and bush aircraft
- Survey Aircraft: Various fixed-wing geophysical survey platforms (low-level precision)
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Captain, BE-02 (King Air B200)
PropAir
06.2025 - Current
Captain, Dash 8 (DHC-8)
Central Mountain Air
09.2023 - 03.2024
Captain, BE350 (King Air 350)
Carson Air
01.2022 - 09.2022
Charter Pilot / Medevac Pilot
Skycare Air Ambulance
01.2018 - 01.2021
First Officer, CRJ-200
Air Georgian (Air Canada Express)
01.2016 - 01.2018
Contract Captain — BE90 / PA31 Survey Pilot / Acting Chief Pilot
Terraquest / Firefly Aviation
10.2003 - 08.2022
Vintage Float Pilot
Contract
01.2001
Pilot
Skyward Aviation
01.1996
First Officer / Captain
Thunder Airlines
01.1996 - 01.2001
Chief Pilot & Operational Manager
Kobliski Air Service
01.1995 - 01.1996
Flight Instructor (Class IV)
Golden Eagle Flying Academy
01.1993 - 01.1994
Floatplane Pilot / Base Manager
Gagnon Air Service
01.1991 - 01.1993
Business Administration - French & English
Collège de Saint-Boniface
English as a Second Language Certificate - undefined
Applied Linguistic Center
Private & Commercial Pilot Licence - undefined
Harv's Air Service
Class IV Instructor & CAT 1 Instrument Rating -
Golden Eagle Flying Academy