​Northwind Aviation's founder Brian Rhodenizer is a seasoned aircraft maintenance engineer and Royal Canadian Air Force veteran of 24 years.

 

He holds both M1 (piston, turbine aircraft under 12500lbs) and M2 (pure jet, military fighters and aircraft over 12500lbs) class certifications.  Brian also holds a Transport Canada and US FAA Private Multi Engine and IFR pilots licence and rating.

 

​Throughout his career he has gained experience on numerous aircraft from American Champion Champs through Super Decathlons, Piper J3's through Navajo's, Cessna AC from C150's through C421's Beechcraft, Musketeers through King Airs.

 

In addition he has piloted...

 

1900's Learjet 35/36/45 series

Jets Falcon 10/100/900 jets

Falcon 900B
Fornier Alphajet
Hawker Hunter
L39 Albatross
T33 T-bird
BAC Jet Provost
CP140 Aurora
CP140A Arcturas
CP121 Tracker
CF18 Hornet
CT137 T-bird
CL114 Tutor
Bell 407
Robinson R22 & R44
Hughes/Schweitzer 300