Meet our Flight Instructors

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

Mohammed Nakhuda 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 (Multi & IFR), Flight Examiner for RPP/PPL/CPL/ME/IFR Flying for a living was a lifelong goal, and when 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. My aim is to provide relaxed learning environment where we can learn as well as have fun. I am very passionate, 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.

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

Sean Boychuk [email protected] Class III Instructor Teaches: All Licenses

Hari Bhatti [email protected] Class IV Instructor Teaches: All Licenses PPL, CPL, Night Rating “A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” – John A. Shedd

Baixi Chen [email protected] Class III 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 III Instructor Teaches: All Licenses

Jordan Contant [email protected] Class III 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 30 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, night rating and single IFR. I look forward to flying with you!

Lucas D’Amato [email protected] Class III 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.

Cooper Davis [email protected] Class III Instructor Teaches: All Licenses “Flying has been a passion of mine since my very first flight, but it all started long before that, watching planes land at Pearson Airport and dreaming of being in the cockpit one day. Now I’m lucky enough to share that same excitement with others. As an instructor, I aim to make training fun, supportive, and rewarding while helping students build confidence and enjoy every step of their journey in aviation.”

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

Aiden Duong [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 III Instructor Teaches: All Licences

Christian Guillaume [email protected] Class IV Instructor Teaches: All Licenses

Art Katsaga [email protected] Class IV Instructor Teaches: All Licences

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 III Instructor Teaches: All Licences

Sara Kim [email protected] Class IV Instructor Teaches: All Licences

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

Arthur Lewis [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 III Instructor Teaches: All Licences

Hassan Minhas [email protected] Class III Instructor Teaches: All Licences

Jit Parmar [email protected] Class IV Instructor Teaches: All Licenses

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

Nicholas Rodda [email protected] Class IV Instructor Teaches: All Licenses

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

Kwadwo Sakyi [email protected] Class IV Instructor Teaches: All Licences

Fernando Santana [email protected] Class IV Instructor Teaches: All Licences

Shivani Singh [email protected] Class IV Instructor Teaches: All Licences

Jack Stragier [email protected] Class IV Instructor Teaches: All Licences “Hello, my name is Jack Stragier, I am currently 24 years old. I began my passion for aviation after high school and always enjoy how rewarding this field of study is. I’m very enthusiastic about flying and ready to assist you with your goals!”

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 III Instructor Teaches: All Licences I am a passionate and enthusiastic flight instructor, dedicated to providing a safe and enjoyable flight training experience. I originally got into flying for the sense of adventure, and love to explore the different types of flying, from grass strip flying, to flying on skis, to float flying. I am so excited to be a part of your flying journey, and help you achieve your personal flying goals!

Vikrant Virdi virdi@bramfly.com Class IV 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.

Andrej Zile [email protected] Class I Instructor Teaches: All Licences, Instrument Rating (SIFR) and Flight Instructor Rating