Meet our Flight Instructors

For specific information on Flight Instructors, including class and type of training please refer to the information provided below.

Scott Chayko Chief Flight Instructor [email protected] (905) 838-1400 ext. 300 Class I Instructor Teaches: All Licences, Multi, Instrument Ratings (SIFR and MIFR), Instructor Rating, Pilot Examiner (PPL and CPL) Flying for a living was a lifelong goal, and through the Brampton Flight College and later working as an Instructor, I was able to accomplish it.  If flying is your dream, we at the Brampton Flight Centre would love to work with you to make it a reality.  Please feel free to contact me anytime if there is anything I can do to enhance your BFC Flight Training experience.

Zachary Anonech [email protected] Class I Instructor Teaches: All Licences, Endorsements I have always been fascinated by flight. Having been an Air Cadet for 7 years, achieved a Specialist High School Skills Major in Aviation, and then graduated from a rigorous College Aviation program, I have been committed to this career path from a young age. I loved the Brampton Flight Centre experience to become an Instructor, and after having worked as an Instructor at an airport, now want to share my knowledgeable, safety conscious, concise and supportive teaching style with you at BFC for all licenses. I have experienced flying a Cessna 172 (land and sea), Zlins, and Piper Seminoles. Having acquired my Float Rating as well as my night rating and multi IFR., I hope you will enjoy working with me. I am an individual who not only loves aviation but has a variety of interests, from Swimming to playing hockey. Come fly with me, and we’ll work on you achieving your goals.

John Awad [email protected] Class IV Instructor Teaches: All Licences

Nusair Baseer [email protected] Class IV Instructor Teaches: All Licences

Alen Bekanovic [email protected] Class IV Instructor Teaches: All Licenses

Tristan Campbell [email protected] Class IV Instructor Teaches: All Licenses

Baixi Chen [email protected] Class IV Instructor Teaches: All Licenses I am a dedicated flight instructor with a passion for aviation. With years of experience in the cockpit and a commitment to safety and excellence, I thrive on guiding aspiring pilots to reach their full potential in the skies. Let’s soar together towards your aviation dreams!

Jamil Chowdhury [email protected] Class IV Instructor Teaches: All Licenses

Jordan Contant [email protected] Class IV Instructor Teaches: All Licences

Paul Cowan [email protected] Class III Instructor Teaches: All Licences I have flown recreationally at BFC, both as a rental pilot and aircraft owner for over 20 years. Now as a Flight Instructor, I can share my passion and enjoyment of flying with those who wish to pursue their dreams of learning to fly.  I am available on weekends and evenings for Recreational permit, Private and Commercial licences and night ratings. I look forward to flying with you!

Lucas D’Amato [email protected] Class IV Instructor Teaches: All Licenses It always starts with a dream and for me, that dream started as a young child. My hopes were to flap my arms and one day lift off from the ground. Eventually, when that young boy grew up, he knew exactly what his purpose was. I have been flying at BFC since December of 2018 and since then I have never looked back. I am grateful I now get to give back to the community that helped make my dream come true and fulfil the privilege of training the next generation of pilots.

Denis DeSouza [email protected] Class IV Instructor Teaches: All Licenses

Nikitis Fetsis [email protected] Class III Instructor Teaches: All Licenses

Peter Foster [email protected] Class I Instructor Teaches: All Licences, Multi Rating, Instrument Ratings (SIFR and MIFR), Instructor Rating, Tail Wheel Conversion After over thirty years of recreational flying – including everything from gliders to vintage biplanes – I decided to pursue my interests in aviation full time as a Flight Instructor. I am teaching Recreational, Private and Commercial Licenses, Single/Multi Engine IFR and Instructor Ratings. In addition, I also very much enjoy the opportunity to share my passion for classic, tail wheel equipped aircraft.

Vincent Fung [email protected] Class I Instructor Teaches: All Licences, Instrument Rating (SIFR), Flight Instructor Rating

Ryan Funston-Clarke [email protected] Class IV Instructor Teaches: All Licences

Petros Giannopoulos [email protected] Class II Instructor Teaches: All Licences, Multi, Instrument Ratings (SIFR and MIFR)

Raymond Kerr [email protected] Class I Instructor Teaches: All Licences, Multi, Instrument Ratings (SIFR and MIFR), and Flight Instructor Rating I’ve been fascinated by airplanes since I was small and always dreamed of learning how to fly. I began flight training at BFC in 1989 and made it a reality. As a Flight Instructor, I now look forward to helping others realize their dream. A few other things I enjoy are golfing, downhill skiing, and scuba diving.

Rao Khan [email protected] Class IV Instructor Teaches: All Licences

Chris Klym [email protected] Class IV Instructor Teaches: All Licences

Matt Kuttschrutter [email protected] Class IV Instructor Teaches: All Licences

Julie Marzoli Assistant Chief Flight Instructor [email protected] Class I Instructor, Duty Manager Teaches: All Licences, Flight Instructor Rating, Pilot Examiner (PPL and CPL)

Alexander Milanovich [email protected] Class IV Instructor Teaches: All Licences

Omer Moustafa [email protected] Class IV Instructor Teaches: All Licences

Mohammed Nakhuda  [email protected] Class I Instructor Teaches: All Licences, Multi, Instrument Ratings (SIFR and MIFR), and Flight Instructor Rating I moved to Canada to pursue my dream of becoming a Commercial Pilot. I obtained my Commercial Pilot Licence from Pakistan which I converted to Canadian Commercial Licence, summer of 2011. I then completed my Flight Instructor Rating here at the Brampton Flight Centre in February 2012. I look forward to working with my students in the dynamic team environment at Brampton Flight Centre. My aim is to provide relaxed learning environment where we can learn as well as have fun. I am available during club hours 7 days a week. I am very passionate about flying and look forward to teaching to new Pilots using the knowledge I have attained and adhering to the high standards of the Brampton Flight Centre.

Michelle Pulley [email protected] Class I Instructor Teaches: All Licences, Multi, Instrument Ratings (SIFR and MIFR), and Flight Instructor Rating

Lova Ramaromanana [email protected] Class IV Instructor Teaches: All Licences I was six years old when I had the opportunity to be on my first flight in the jump seat of a 737. I was amazed by the feeling of flying, and looking at the plane cloud surfing at a very high speed from the cockpit was in itself a mesmerizing experience with no words to describe it. Since that day, I knew exactly what I would do for a living: flying planes. Right after high school, I started my aviation career in 2013 and have enjoyed it more and more every take off and landing I do! Whether your aim is to become an airline pilot or flying for fun, come and join Brampton Flight Centre. Let’s share our passion for aviation together! Feel free to contact me and I will help you achieve your goal in aviation.

Patrick Rodrigues [email protected] Class IV Instructor Teaches: All Licences

Tejasvi Sharma [email protected] Class I Instructor Teaches: All Licenses Growing up near an Airforce base in India made me dream of piloting an aircraft myself one day. That dream came true when I did my first solo in 2019. Before that, I completed my diploma in aviation operations at Seneca. After which I did my flight training at Sault college and graduated with an Advanced Diploma in Aviation technology- Flight.   Even after numerous takeoffs and landing under my belt, I still get excited for the next flight like it’s my first. I’m here to share my passion for aviation and the knowledge I have gained in the journey, to fulfill my dream and yours!

Joe Thompson [email protected] Class I Instructor Teaches: All Licences, Multi, Instrument Ratings (SIFR and MIFR) and Flight Instructor Rating I have an accurate approximation of 21,500 hours. I hold Airline Transport Pilot Licence, Class I Instructor, 1,200 hours of turbine time, 350 hours jet time, former Air Cadet. My favorite catch phrase….. It doesn’t matter how many hours you have, the most important hour is the next one!

Monique Van-Dijken [email protected] Class IV Instructor Teaches: All Licences

Anu Vincent [email protected] Company Aviation Safety Officer Class II Instructor Teaches: All Licences

Ken Yates [email protected] Class III Instructor Teaches: All Licences  I have had an interest in airplanes as far back as I can remember. maybe it was that 40 minute ride over Toronto in a Viscount in the mid sixties that provided the first spark. It was many years after that Viscount ride before I was able to pursue my interest any further. I earned my Private Pilot License in 1979 in North Bay during my spare time while attending college. After graduating from college, I worked through Commercial Pilot training at BFC, completing my CPL flight test in January 1982. The next opportunity to pursue my interest in flying had to wait until I retired. After a full career in aircraft maintenance, I achieved by Instructor Rating at BFC in December 2017. I am quite excited to be a part of the flight training staff at Brampton Flight Center and look forward to being able to share the joys and wonders of flying with anyone.