About us
Safe Canadian Operators
Our commitment to you is to deliver excellence in e-Learning, in-person presentations and case study review webinars. As our client, the training you receive will provide you even greater confidence in your staff and their ability to make safe decisions. By adopting our unique approach to threat and error management your team will have the fundamental basis for Crew Resource Management in all facets of aviation. Its our task and passion to foster development of professional attitudes and behaviors so that safe operations is the everyday norm and culture in your company.
AC700-042 Compliance
Ensuring compliance with the Transport Canada Advisory Circular 700-042 requiring Crew Resource Management training for all Canadian Air Operators is your goal. Empress Aero ensures all aspects of the circular are complied with so you don’t have to worry about an audit going wrong. Crew Resource Management training compliance can be met through e-Learning, in person facilitated training, webinars or through the convenience of video conferencing.
Empress Aero
Crew Resource Management Training
Phil Peters, Co-founder
Equipping air operators and training managers with easy to implement and effective Crew Resource Management training is Phil’s motive for creating Empress Aero. Phil has been a pilot since 1992 and flew in Canada’s North for more than 15 years in 703 and 705 operations. He continues to build his experience as an Airline Transport Pilot with type ratings on Dash 8 and Boeing 737 aircraft. While not in the airplane Phil has been building on his interest in web design and media to provide an effective e-Learning platform for CRM training. Phil is a capable speaker and presenter particularly in leading and provoking discussion related to accident case studies.
Mike Sferrazza, CRM Specialist and Coach
Michael has been flying airplanes for 10 years and has an extensive background in flight instructing, 705 operations as well as the world of business aviation alike. He is passionate about developing world-class leaders and believes that this begins with a safer flight deck. Through the use of values-driven leadership, a unique background in aviation, and his accreditation with the ICF it is Michael’s goal to continue to equip clients with the necessary tools to grow, develop, and enhance the driven pursuit of safe and effective pilot communication.
Chris Toornstra, Co-founder
Chris started his enjoyable aviation career in 1999. His experience includes piloting for several charter, commuter and airline carriers. He has extensive experience flying in Northern and Arctic Canada. Crew Resource Management is what Chris is passionate about. Transport Canada highly regards CRM instructional material built and presented by Chris.