I’m Crystalle, a helicopter AME with nearly 28 years of experience. At 19, I relocated from Ontario to Yellowknife to pursue a career in aviation. I spent my early career traveling across the North as a helicopter field AME, supporting forest fire operations, wildlife management, and mineral exploration.
In addition to my technical expertise, I hold a certificate in Adult Education and have several years of experience as an Aircraft Maintenance Instructor, teaching at both a private school in Yellowknife and Nova Scotia Community College. I have written Type course training materials, training manuals, and held an ATO from Transport Canada for the MD 500 helicopter.
Currently, I am the Lead AME at Great Slave Helicopters’ Yellowknife base, where I help oversee hangar floor maintenance, the maintenance department hiring process, development, and delivery of maintenance training, including maintenance related pilot training.
I live in Halifax with my husband and our two children, aged 10 and 7. We love making maple syrup together on our property and are always up for new adventures.
I travel to Yellowknife for work and spend the off-season managing our maintenance team and supporting the growth of our apprentice program through training and mentorship. During the operational season, I work in the field, maintaining helicopters across some of Northern Canada’s most remote locations. I firmly believe in leading by example.
I have been involved with Elevate since 2019 and currently serve as the Atlantic Ambassador. I also assist with CCTs in Halifax, Debert, and Yellowknife as my schedule allows. In 2024, I was part of Elevate’s AME competition team and had the opportunity to travel to Toronto and Chicago.
Outside of work, I volunteer with Skills Canada and my daughter’s Girl Guide group. I am also in the process of becoming the Honorary Colonel for 14 Wing in Greenwood, NS.
Sharon Cheung currently heads up the government affairs team at ALPA Canada where she advocates for safer working conditions on behalf of its 21 pilot groups.
Jadene is an Aviation Events Consultant and Media & Performer Operations Specialist for the Abbotsford International Airshow. She is also a passionate General Aviation Volunteer.
Kristin has dedicated over 30 years to aviation, combining her passion for flying with a commitment to mentorship, leadership, and advocacy. Born in Montreal and raised in Oakville, she earned her BSc in Geography from the University of British Columbia and her Commercial Pilot Diploma at Coastal Pacific and the University of the Fraser Valley while working as a flight attendant at Air Canada. Kristin began her flying career in Winnipeg with Perimeter Airlines before joining WestJet, where she has been a 737 Captain for 21 years.
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